Math Problem Statement
Solution
To determine whether each statement can be assumed from the figure, we first need to understand what a linear pair is. A linear pair of angles consists of two adjacent angles whose non-common sides form a straight line. The sum of the angles in a linear pair is always .
In this case, we are analyzing the angles and , which are said to form a linear pair according to the figure.
- is the angle formed by lines and .
- is the angle formed by lines and .
Since these angles form a linear pair, their sum must be , and the correct statement is:
A. Yes, their sum is 180.
- B (Yes, their sum is 90) is incorrect because linear pairs do not sum to ; they sum to .
- C (No, their sum is 360) is also incorrect because linear pairs cannot sum to , only angles around a point (full rotation) sum to .
- D (No, their sum cannot be determined) is incorrect because the diagram clearly shows that they form a linear pair, allowing us to determine their sum as .
Would you like further details or have any other questions about this?
Here are five related questions to explore:
- What is a supplementary angle, and how does it differ from a linear pair?
- How do adjacent angles differ from vertical angles?
- Can two angles form a linear pair if they are not adjacent?
- What is the definition of a straight angle, and how does it relate to a linear pair?
- How do we calculate the sum of interior angles in different polygons?
Tip: In any geometry problem involving lines and angles, looking for linear pairs or vertically opposite angles is often a good strategy for simplifying calculations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Linear Pairs
Angles
Formulas
Sum of angles in a linear pair = 180°
Theorems
Linear Pair Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9