Math Problem Statement

What is the relationship between [\blueD{\angle m}] and [\greenD{\angle n}]? A straight slanting line with filled points E and C marked near its left and right arrowheads, respectively. Ray A B, going upwards is perpendicular to line E C and meets the line at filled point A. Ray A D, going downwards, meets line E C at filled point A. Right angle E A B is labeled N. Acute angle E A D is labeled M. Angle E A B and angle E A D are adjacent angles. [B] [C] [D] [E] [m] [n] [A] Choose 1 answer: Choose 1 answer: (Choice A) Vertical angles A Vertical angles (Choice B) Complementary angles B Complementary angles (Choice C) Supplementary angles C Supplementary angles (Choice D) None of the above D None of the above

Solution

The relationship between m\angle m and n\angle n can be understood based on their geometric configuration. Since EAB\angle EAB and EAD\angle EAD are adjacent angles formed by two rays ABAB and ADAD intersecting line ECEC, and EAB\angle EAB is a right angle (90°), the two angles must add up to 180°. Therefore, the correct relationship between m\angle m and n\angle n is that they are supplementary angles.

Thus, the correct answer is: (Choice C) Supplementary angles

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any further questions? Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What are supplementary angles?
  2. How can adjacent angles form supplementary angles?
  3. What is the difference between complementary and supplementary angles?
  4. What is the relationship between vertical angles and adjacent angles?
  5. How do we calculate angles formed by intersecting lines?

Tip: Always check the sum of adjacent angles when two lines intersect to determine if they are supplementary.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Adjacent Angles
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

Sum of adjacent angles on a straight line = 180°

Theorems

Supplementary Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8