Math Problem Statement

∠6 and ∠7 form a linear pair. Twice the measure of ∠6 is twelve more than four times the measure of ∠7. Find the measure of each angle.

Solution

To solve this problem, let's start by defining the measures of the angles:

Let:

  • m6=xm\angle 6 = x
  • m7=ym\angle 7 = y

The given information tells us that:

  1. Angles 6\angle 6 and 7\angle 7 form a linear pair. Since they are a linear pair, their measures add up to 180 degrees: x+y=180x + y = 180

  2. Twice the measure of 6\angle 6 is twelve more than four times the measure of 7\angle 7: 2x=4y+122x = 4y + 12

Now, we have two equations:

  1. x+y=180x + y = 180
  2. 2x=4y+122x = 4y + 12

Let's solve these equations step-by-step:

Step 1: Solve for xx in terms of yy

From equation (1): x=180yx = 180 - y

Step 2: Substitute xx in the second equation

Substitute the expression for xx into equation (2): 2(180y)=4y+122(180 - y) = 4y + 12

Simplify and solve for yy: 3602y=4y+12    36012=4y+2y    348=6y    y=58360 - 2y = 4y + 12 \implies 360 - 12 = 4y + 2y \implies 348 = 6y \implies y = 58

Step 3: Find the value of xx

Substitute y=58y = 58 back into the equation x=180yx = 180 - y: x=18058=122x = 180 - 58 = 122

Conclusion

The measures of the angles are:

  • m6=122m\angle 6 = 122^\circ
  • m7=58m\angle 7 = 58^\circ

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Additional Questions:

  1. How do we verify that the calculated angles satisfy the original conditions?
  2. What would happen if the angles were complementary instead of forming a linear pair?
  3. Can we solve this problem using a different method, such as graphing the equations?
  4. What is a linear pair, and why must their sum be 180 degrees?
  5. How would the problem change if "twelve more" was replaced by "twelve less"?

Tip: When dealing with problems involving linear pairs, always remember their sum is 180 degrees!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Pair of Angles
Algebraic Equation
Angle Relationships

Formulas

x + y = 180 (Sum of angles in a linear pair)
2x = 4y + 12 (Relationship between angles)

Theorems

Linear Pair Theorem (The sum of angles in a linear pair is 180 degrees)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10