Math Problem Statement

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If HJ and KM are parallel lines and m∠JIL = 50°, what is m∠KLI?

Solution

We are given a diagram with parallel lines HJKMHJ \parallel KM, and we are asked to find the measure of KLI\angle KLI given that JIL=50\angle JIL = 50^\circ.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Identify the parallel lines:

    • HJKMHJ \parallel KM are the two parallel lines, and LILI acts as a transversal intersecting these lines.
  2. Recognize the corresponding angles:

    • Since HJKMHJ \parallel KM and LILI is a transversal, we know that the corresponding angles formed by these parallel lines and transversal are equal.
    • Therefore, JIL\angle JIL (which is 5050^\circ) is congruent to KLI\angle KLI by the corresponding angles theorem.
  3. Conclusion:

    • Since JIL=50\angle JIL = 50^\circ, we have KLI=50\angle KLI = 50^\circ.

Thus, the measure of KLI\angle KLI is 50\boxed{50^\circ}.


Would you like more details on any part of the solution, or do you have further questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What are alternate interior angles in the context of parallel lines and transversals?
  2. How do you determine when angles are supplementary using parallel lines?
  3. Can you explain why corresponding angles are congruent in parallel lines?
  4. How would the problem change if JIL\angle JIL were an obtuse angle instead?
  5. What happens to the angles if the lines are not parallel?

Tip: When working with parallel lines, always check for angle relationships such as corresponding, alternate interior, or alternate exterior angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallel Lines
Transversals
Corresponding Angles

Formulas

If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, the corresponding angles are congruent.

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10