Math Problem Statement

What’s the measure of ANGLE E

What’s the measure of ANGLE E?

Solution

Since the triangles ABC\triangle ABC and DEF\triangle DEF are congruent (ABCDEF\triangle ABC \cong \triangle DEF), all corresponding angles are equal. Given that C=33\angle C = 33^\circ in ABC\triangle ABC, the measure of F\angle F in DEF\triangle DEF is also 3333^\circ.

Since DEF\triangle DEF is a right triangle (with D=90\angle D = 90^\circ), we can determine E\angle E by using the angle sum property of a triangle:

D+E+F=180\angle D + \angle E + \angle F = 180^\circ 90+E+33=18090^\circ + \angle E + 33^\circ = 180^\circ E=180123=57\angle E = 180^\circ - 123^\circ = 57^\circ

So, the measure of E\angle E is 5757^\circ.

Would you like further clarification on this solution?


  1. How can congruent triangles help in solving for unknown angles?
  2. What other methods could be used if the triangles were not congruent?
  3. Can we determine side lengths using angle measures alone?
  4. How would the solution change if the right angle was unknown?
  5. Why is the angle sum property of a triangle essential?

Tip: Remember that congruent triangles have all corresponding angles and sides equal.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Congruence
Angle Sum Property
Right Triangles

Formulas

Angle sum of a triangle: \( \angle A + \angle B + \angle C = 180^\circ \)

Theorems

Triangle Congruence Theorem
Angle Sum Property of Triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 9