Math Problem Statement

What are the measures of angle 8, angle 3, and the value of x from the given diagram?

Solution

Let's analyze the diagram and solve the questions step-by-step.

  1. Measure of Angle 8:

    • From the diagram, angle 8 is vertically opposite to the 4545^\circ angle, which makes them equal. Therefore: Angle 8=45\text{Angle 8} = 45^\circ
  2. Measure of Angle 3:

    • Angle 3 and the angle labeled as 5x+355x + 35^\circ form a pair of corresponding angles, as they are located on parallel lines and are both on the same side of the transversal.
    • Therefore, Angle 3=5x+35\text{Angle 3} = 5x + 35^\circ.
  3. Value of xx:

    • Angle 6 and angle 3 are alternate interior angles, so they must be equal. Since angle 6 is 4545^\circ, we set the equation: 5x+35=455x + 35^\circ = 45^\circ Solving for xx: 5x=45355x = 45^\circ - 35^\circ 5x=105x = 10^\circ x=2x = 2

Final Answers:

  1. Measure of angle 8: 4545^\circ
  2. Measure of angle 3: 5x+35=455x + 35^\circ = 45^\circ
  3. Value of x=2x = 2

Would you like more details on any of these steps?

Here are 5 follow-up questions to extend the problem:

  1. What is the measure of angle 2?
  2. Can you explain the relationship between angles 4 and 8?
  3. How can you verify that lines in the diagram are parallel using angles?
  4. What is the sum of angles around a point like angle 1 and angle 8?
  5. How do corresponding angles help in solving for unknown variables in such diagrams?

Tip: When two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, corresponding angles are equal, and alternate interior angles are also equal!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Transversal and Parallel Lines
Angle Relationships

Formulas

Vertically Opposite Angles are Equal
Corresponding Angles are Equal
Alternate Interior Angles are Equal

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Postulate
Alternate Interior Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10