Math Problem Statement

In the diagram, two angles are given along a straight line: - Angle ABC = (5x - 22)° - Angle BCD = (8x + 46)° Find the values of x, Angle ABC, and Angle BCD.

Solution

In the image provided, you have two angles that are given along the line:

  1. ABC=(5x22)\angle ABC = (5x - 22)^\circ
  2. BCD=(8x+46)\angle BCD = (8x + 46)^\circ

Since ABC\angle ABC and BCD\angle BCD form a linear pair (they are on a straight line), their sum must equal 180180^\circ. This is because adjacent angles on a straight line are supplementary.

Let's solve for xx:

(5x22)+(8x+46)=180(5x - 22) + (8x + 46) = 180

Simplifying this equation:

5x22+8x+46=1805x - 22 + 8x + 46 = 180

13x+24=18013x + 24 = 180

Subtract 24 from both sides:

13x=15613x = 156

Now, divide by 13:

x=12x = 12

Now that we know x=12x = 12, we can find the measure of the angles:

ABC=5(12)22=6022=38\angle ABC = 5(12) - 22 = 60 - 22 = 38^\circ BCD=8(12)+46=96+46=142\angle BCD = 8(12) + 46 = 96 + 46 = 142^\circ

Thus, ABC=38\angle ABC = 38^\circ and BCD=142\angle BCD = 142^\circ.

Would you like further details or explanations?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. What is the significance of supplementary angles?
  2. How can you verify if two angles form a linear pair?
  3. What happens to the sum of angles when three or more angles are adjacent on a straight line?
  4. How can we use the concept of vertical angles in similar problems?
  5. Can angles with different expressions (in terms of xx) ever form complementary angles?

Tip: Always check your results by substituting the values back into the original expressions to ensure they satisfy the given conditions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Pair of Angles
Supplementary Angles
Algebraic Equation

Formulas

Sum of angles on a straight line = 180°

Theorems

Supplementary Angle Theorem (Adjacent angles on a straight line add up to 180°)

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 9-10