Math Problem Statement

Find the measures of angles AOC, Y, W, and X based on the given geometry problem with parallel lines AB || CD and other angle relationships.

Solution

Let's solve the given questions step by step:

Given Information:

  • ABCDAB \parallel CD
  • A=35\angle A = 35^\circ
  • B=Z\angle B = Z
  • O=75\angle O = 75^\circ
  • Angles X,Y,WX, Y, W are to be calculated.

(a) Finding the measure of AOC\angle AOC:

  • ABCDAB \parallel CD and AOAO and COCO are transversals.
  • A=35\angle A = 35^\circ.
  • By the property of alternate interior angles: AOC=A+O=35+75=110.\angle AOC = \angle A + \angle O = 35^\circ + 75^\circ = 110^\circ.

(b) Finding the measure of Y\angle Y:

  • Using the property of a straight line: AOC+Y=180.\angle AOC + \angle Y = 180^\circ.
  • Substituting AOC=110\angle AOC = 110^\circ: Y=180110=70.\angle Y = 180^\circ - 110^\circ = 70^\circ.

(c) Finding the measure of W\angle W:

  • Vertically opposite angles are equal: W=O=75.\angle W = \angle O = 75^\circ.

(d) Finding the measure of X\angle X:

  • Using the property of angles in a straight line W+X=180\angle W + \angle X = 180^\circ: X=180W=18075=105.\angle X = 180^\circ - \angle W = 180^\circ - 75^\circ = 105^\circ.

Final Answers:

(a) AOC=110\angle AOC = 110^\circ
(b) Y=70\angle Y = 70^\circ
(c) W=75\angle W = 75^\circ
(d) X=105\angle X = 105^\circ

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Related Questions to Explore:

  1. What are alternate interior angles, and how are they used in parallel lines?
  2. Why are vertically opposite angles equal?
  3. How do you calculate angles on a straight line?
  4. Can you prove why ABCDAB \parallel CD affects the angles formed at OO?
  5. How can we verify this solution geometrically?

Tip:

Always double-check angle relationships (e.g., supplementary and vertically opposite) when dealing with parallel lines and transversals!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines and Transversals
Angle Relationships

Formulas

Alternate Interior Angles: ∠A = ∠AOC
Sum of Angles on a Straight Line: ∠AOC + ∠Y = 180°
Vertically Opposite Angles: ∠W = ∠O
Supplementary Angles: ∠W + ∠X = 180°

Theorems

Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Vertically Opposite Angles Theorem
Straight Line Angle Sum Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10