Math Problem Statement

What is the value of x and y for the given geometry problem involving angles (27x + 4), (8x + 1), and (y + 10)?

Solution

This is a geometry problem involving parallel lines and transversals. The angles labeled with expressions must satisfy relationships like alternate interior angles, corresponding angles, or supplementary angles.

  1. Relation between 27x+427x + 4 and 8x+18x + 1: These are alternate interior angles, so they are equal.
    27x+4=8x+127x + 4 = 8x + 1

  2. Relation between y+10y + 10 and 27x+427x + 4: These are supplementary angles because they form a straight line.
    (27x+4)+(y+10)=180(27x + 4) + (y + 10) = 180

Let's solve these equations step by step.


Step 1: Solve for xx

27x+4=8x+127x + 4 = 8x + 1 27x8x=1427x - 8x = 1 - 4 19x=319x = -3 x=319x = -\frac{3}{19}


Step 2: Solve for yy

Substitute x=319x = -\frac{3}{19} into the supplementary equation: (27x+4)+(y+10)=180(27x + 4) + (y + 10) = 180 27(319)+4+y+10=18027\left(-\frac{3}{19}\right) + 4 + y + 10 = 180 8119+4+y+10=180-\frac{81}{19} + 4 + y + 10 = 180 y+(8119+14)=180y + \left(-\frac{81}{19} + 14\right) = 180 Simplify: 8119+14=81+26619=18519-\frac{81}{19} + 14 = \frac{-81 + 266}{19} = \frac{185}{19} y+18519=180y + \frac{185}{19} = 180 y=18018519=34201918519=323519y = 180 - \frac{185}{19} = \frac{3420}{19} - \frac{185}{19} = \frac{3235}{19}


Final Answer:

x=319,y=323519x = -\frac{3}{19}, \quad y = \frac{3235}{19}

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How do alternate interior angles behave in parallel lines?
  2. How are supplementary angles used to solve geometry problems?
  3. Can you generalize how to solve for variables in angle relationships?
  4. How would the solution change if the angle relationships were corresponding angles?
  5. Why is it important to simplify fractions for accurate final answers?

Tip: Always double-check whether the given angles are equal or supplementary before solving equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Parallel Lines and Transversals
Angle Relationships

Formulas

Alternate interior angles are equal
Supplementary angles sum to 180°

Theorems

Angle Relationships in Parallel Lines

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10