Math Problem Statement

In the figure, the road crossing the railroad tracks forms parallel lines & transversal. One corner side the angle formed between the road and the rail track is given as 50°. Find the relationship between x and y, the angle between the bisectors of p and x, and the values of y, p, x, and m.

Solution

Let's go through each part of the problem, based on the given figure and the questions:

  1. The relation between xx and yy:

    • In the figure, the road and railroad tracks form parallel lines, and xx and yy are angles formed by a transversal line (the road). Since xx and yy are on opposite sides of the transversal, but inside the parallel lines, they are alternate interior angles.
    • Answer: A. Alternate interior angle
  2. The angle between the angle bisectors of pp and xx:

    • The bisector of an angle divides the angle into two equal parts. If the bisectors of pp and xx form an angle, it would be half the sum of the angles pp and xx. Since pp and xx are supplementary angles (they add up to 180°), their bisectors will form an angle of 9090^\circ.
    • Answer: D. 90°
  3. Find the values of yy and pp:

    • From the given figure, we know that y=xy = x since they are alternate interior angles. The angle mm is given as 5050^\circ. Therefore:
      • x+50=90x + 50^\circ = 90^\circ (since xx and 50° are complementary angles).
      • x=40x = 40^\circ.
      • Since xx and yy are equal, y=40y = 40^\circ.
    • pp is supplementary to xx, so p+x=180p + x = 180^\circ. Thus, p=18040=140p = 180^\circ - 40^\circ = 140^\circ.
    • Values: y=40y = 40^\circ, p=140p = 140^\circ.
  4. Find the values of xx and mm:

    • We already found that x=40x = 40^\circ and m=50m = 50^\circ.
    • Values: x=40x = 40^\circ, m=50m = 50^\circ.

Let me know if you need further clarification or details. Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the sum of the interior angles on the same side of a transversal cutting parallel lines?
  2. Can you explain why alternate interior angles are equal in parallel lines?
  3. What is the relationship between corresponding angles when a transversal cuts two parallel lines?
  4. How do angle bisectors behave when the angles are supplementary?
  5. What would happen to the values of pp and yy if the given angle was different?

Tip: Always remember that when dealing with parallel lines and a transversal, alternate interior angles are equal, and co-interior angles sum up to 180°.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines
Angles
Transversal
Angle Bisectors

Formulas

Supplementary angles sum to 180°
Alternate interior angles are equal
Angle bisectors divide angles into two equal parts

Theorems

Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10