Math Problem Statement

What are the values of the angles in the image with the equations 2x° and (4x + 108)°?

Solution

In the image provided, you have a pair of intersecting lines forming angles. The two labeled angles are:

  • 2x2x^\circ
  • (4x+108)(4x + 108)^\circ

Since these angles are on a straight line and adjacent, they are supplementary, meaning their sum is 180°. We can set up the following equation:

2x+(4x+108)=1802x + (4x + 108) = 180

Solve the equation:

  1. Combine like terms: 6x+108=1806x + 108 = 180

  2. Subtract 108 from both sides: 6x=726x = 72

  3. Divide both sides by 6: x=12x = 12

Find each angle:

  • The first angle is 2x2x, so 2(12)=242(12) = 24^\circ.
  • The second angle is 4x+1084x + 108, so 4(12)+108=48+108=1564(12) + 108 = 48 + 108 = 156^\circ.

Thus, the two angles are 2424^\circ and 156156^\circ.

Would you like more details, or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do we know the angles are supplementary?
  2. What if one of the angles were a right angle? How would the equation change?
  3. Can you determine the vertical angles formed by this intersection?
  4. What happens if xx is negative? Would the solution still work?
  5. How would you solve this if both angles involved different terms of xx?

Tip: Always remember that adjacent angles on a straight line sum to 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Angle Relationships
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

2x + (4x + 108) = 180

Theorems

Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9