Math Problem Statement

the answer for 30 is: Vertical Angles, x=4, 17 degrees, and 163 degrees. the answer for 31 is angle CGE is 42 degrees

the answer for 30 is: Vertical Angles, x=4, 17 degrees, and 163 degrees. the answer for 31 is angle CGE is 42 degrees

Solution

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Problem 30:

We are given two intersecting lines, and we need to identify the name of the angle pair, solve for xx, and determine the measures of all four angles in the diagram.

Step 1: Identifying the angle pair

The two given angles form Vertical Angles because they are opposite each other when two lines intersect.

Step 2: Solving for xx

The expressions for the angles are:

3x+5and8x153x + 5 \quad \text{and} \quad 8x - 15

Since they are vertical angles, they are congruent (equal). Therefore, we set the expressions equal to each other:

3x+5=8x153x + 5 = 8x - 15

Now, solve for xx:

  1. Subtract 3x3x from both sides: 5=5x155 = 5x - 15
  2. Add 15 to both sides: 20=5x20 = 5x
  3. Divide both sides by 5: x=4x = 4

Step 3: Finding the angle measures

Now that we have x=4x = 4, substitute it back into the expressions for the angles:

  1. 3x+5=3(4)+5=12+5=173x + 5 = 3(4) + 5 = 12 + 5 = 17^\circ
  2. 8x15=8(4)15=3215=178x - 15 = 8(4) - 15 = 32 - 15 = 17^\circ

Since vertical angles are equal, we have two pairs of equal angles: 1717^\circ and its vertical angle is 1717^\circ. The adjacent angles are supplementary (add up to 180°), so:

18017=163180^\circ - 17^\circ = 163^\circ

Thus, the four angles are:

  • 1717^\circ,
  • 1717^\circ,
  • 163163^\circ,
  • 163163^\circ.

Problem 31:

We are given that ADBEAD \parallel BE and that angle BCF=138\angle BCF = 138^\circ. We need to find the measure of CGE\angle CGE.

Since ADBEAD \parallel BE, the angles form corresponding angles or co-interior angles.

Step 1: Using Co-interior (or supplementary) angles

Angle BCFBCF and CGECGE are on the same side of the transversal, and thus they are co-interior angles. Co-interior angles are supplementary, meaning their sum is 180°:

BCF+CGE=180\angle BCF + \angle CGE = 180^\circ

Substitute BCF=138\angle BCF = 138^\circ:

138+CGE=180138^\circ + \angle CGE = 180^\circ

Now, solve for CGE\angle CGE:

CGE=180138=42\angle CGE = 180^\circ - 138^\circ = 42^\circ

Thus, CGE=42\angle CGE = 42^\circ.


Summary:

  • For Problem 30, the angle pair is Vertical Angles, x=4x = 4, and the four angle measures are 1717^\circ and 163163^\circ.
  • For Problem 31, CGE=42\angle CGE = 42^\circ.

Do you have any questions or would you like more details?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What are alternate interior angles, and how do they differ from corresponding angles?
  2. How would the solution change if 3x+53x + 5 and 8x158x - 15 were supplementary instead of vertical angles?
  3. Can you explain how to identify linear pairs of angles in intersecting lines?
  4. What other pairs of angles exist when two lines intersect, apart from vertical angles?
  5. How can you use algebra to find unknown angles when more than two expressions are involved?

Tip: Always remember that vertical angles are congruent and that supplementary angles add up to 180°. This can help you solve for unknown angles efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Vertical Angles
Supplementary Angles
Parallel Lines

Formulas

Vertical angles are congruent
Sum of supplementary angles is 180 degrees

Theorems

Vertical angles theorem
Supplementary angles theorem

Suitable Grade Level

High School