Math Problem Statement

Find the value of the five unknown angles a, b, c, d, and e in the provided diagram.

Solution

To find the values of the five unknown angles aa, bb, cc, dd, and ee, let's analyze the diagram using the given angles and properties of parallel lines and transversals.

Given:

  • d=62\angle d = 62^\circ
  • c=43\angle c = 43^\circ

Steps:

  1. Identify Angle Relationships with Parallel Lines: Since the lines in blue appear to be parallel and are cut by transversals, we can use properties such as corresponding angles, alternate interior angles, and supplementary angles.

  2. Find e\angle e:

    • Since d\angle d and e\angle e are on a straight line, they are supplementary.
    • So, e=180d=18062=118\angle e = 180^\circ - \angle d = 180^\circ - 62^\circ = 118^\circ.
  3. Find b\angle b:

    • b\angle b is vertically opposite d\angle d, which means b=62\angle b = 62^\circ.
  4. Find a\angle a:

    • a\angle a corresponds to c\angle c since they are on opposite parallel lines.
    • Therefore, a=c=43\angle a = \angle c = 43^\circ.
  5. Find c\angle c (already known as 43°):

    • c\angle c was given directly, so c=43\angle c = 43^\circ as stated.

Summary of the Angles:

  • a=43\angle a = 43^\circ
  • b=62\angle b = 62^\circ
  • c=43\angle c = 43^\circ
  • d=62\angle d = 62^\circ
  • e=118\angle e = 118^\circ

Would you like a deeper explanation for any of these steps or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions that may help deepen understanding:

  1. How do corresponding angles in parallel lines relate to each other?
  2. What is the difference between vertically opposite angles and corresponding angles?
  3. How would the values change if one of the angles were altered?
  4. What other geometric properties apply when two parallel lines are intersected by a transversal?
  5. Can these principles be applied to non-parallel lines?

Tip: Always look for corresponding and alternate angles when dealing with parallel lines cut by a transversal, as they often provide shortcuts to finding unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Properties of Parallel Lines
Angles formed by a Transversal

Formulas

Supplementary Angles: Two angles on a straight line add up to 180°
Corresponding Angles: Equal when lines are parallel
Vertically Opposite Angles: Equal when two lines intersect

Theorems

Corresponding Angle Postulate
Alternate Interior Angle Theorem
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10