Math Problem Statement

Given m || n, find the value of x. (Image shows two parallel lines m and n intersected by a transversal, forming angles x° and 113°.)

Solution

To find the value of xx, we need to apply the properties of parallel lines and angles.

Given that lines mnm \parallel n, the angles formed by the transversal are either corresponding, alternate interior, or consecutive interior angles.

In the diagram, the angle 113113^\circ and xx^\circ are on opposite sides of the transversal and are supplementary because they form a linear pair (angles on the same straight line sum up to 180180^\circ).

Calculation:

x+113=180x + 113^\circ = 180^\circ x=180113=67x = 180^\circ - 113^\circ = 67^\circ

Thus, the value of xx is 67\boxed{67^\circ}.

Do you have any further questions or want additional details? Here are five related questions for further exploration:

  1. What are alternate interior angles and how do they relate to parallel lines?
  2. How can we use corresponding angles to solve problems involving parallel lines?
  3. What other angle relationships exist when two lines are crossed by a transversal?
  4. How can you prove that two lines are parallel using angle measurements?
  5. How do supplementary and complementary angles differ?

Tip: Always remember that angles on a straight line sum to 180°, and this is often useful when dealing with parallel lines and transversals.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallel Lines
Angles
Transversals

Formulas

x + 113° = 180°

Theorems

Linear Pair Angles Theorem
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10