Math Problem Statement

Copy each of the following and fill in the sizes of all the missing angles for (a), (b), (c), and (d) as shown in the figure.

Solution

Let's solve each question by calculating the missing angles based on the given information.

Solution:

(a)

The angles given are 1515^\circ and 2525^\circ. These are two adjacent angles on a straight line, so we can calculate the third angle.

  1. Straight line total angle = 180180^\circ.
  2. Missing angle = 180(15+25)=18040=140180^\circ - (15^\circ + 25^\circ) = 180^\circ - 40^\circ = 140^\circ.

So, the missing angle is 140140^\circ.

(b)

In this triangle, there are two equal sides (indicated by the markings), making it an isosceles triangle. One angle is given as 9292^\circ.

  1. Total angle sum in a triangle = 180180^\circ.
  2. Sum of the other two angles = 18092=88180^\circ - 92^\circ = 88^\circ.
  3. Since it’s an isosceles triangle, each of these angles will be 88/2=4488^\circ / 2 = 44^\circ.

So, the missing angles are both 4444^\circ.

(c)

Here we have a pair of parallel lines cut by a transversal. One angle is 118118^\circ, and an adjacent angle is 3838^\circ.

  1. Since 118118^\circ and 3838^\circ are on a straight line, they form a linear pair, confirming that 118+38=156118^\circ + 38^\circ = 156^\circ.
  2. By corresponding angles, the angle opposite to 3838^\circ is also 3838^\circ, and the angle opposite to 118118^\circ is 118118^\circ.

(d)

In this figure, we have a pair of intersecting lines with angles of 7171^\circ and 2929^\circ.

  1. The angle opposite 7171^\circ (vertically opposite) will also be 7171^\circ.
  2. The angle opposite 2929^\circ (vertically opposite) will also be 2929^\circ.
  3. The remaining angles on each side of the intersection add up to 180180^\circ: 18071=109180^\circ - 71^\circ = 109^\circ and 18029=151180^\circ - 29^\circ = 151^\circ.

So, the missing angles are 7171^\circ, 2929^\circ, 109109^\circ, and 151151^\circ.

Would you like detailed steps for each calculation, or have any questions?


Here are five questions to further explore this topic:

  1. How do we determine if a triangle is isosceles or not?
  2. What is the rule for calculating angles on a straight line?
  3. How can you find the angles in a parallelogram?
  4. What is the significance of vertically opposite angles in geometry?
  5. How can corresponding and alternate angles help in solving problems involving parallel lines?

Tip: Remember that the sum of angles in a triangle is always 180180^\circ, a fundamental property helpful for many angle-related problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Triangles
Parallel Lines
Isosceles Triangles
Vertically Opposite Angles
Corresponding Angles

Formulas

Sum of angles on a straight line = 180°
Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Isosceles triangle angle properties

Theorems

Linear Pair Theorem
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem
Isosceles Triangle Theorem
Corresponding Angles Postulate
Vertically Opposite Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8