Math Problem Statement

Solve for m<VWY

Solution

To solve for the measure of angle VWY\angle VWY in the given image, we need to analyze the information provided:

  1. Identify the relevant angles:

    • Angle VWY\angle VWY is the angle formed between the rays VWVW and WYWY.
    • There are also additional labeled angles in the image, which seem to provide complementary or supplementary information to find the required angle.
  2. Use geometric properties:

    • The sum of the angles around a point is 360360^\circ.
    • The sum of the angles in a straight line is 180180^\circ.

Let me analyze the image and solve for mVWYm \angle VWY.Upon examining the image:

  • It appears there are three vectors or rays: VX\overrightarrow{VX}, VW\overrightarrow{VW}, and WY\overrightarrow{WY}, emanating from point VV.
  • There is a right angle (marked as 9090^\circ) between VX\overrightarrow{VX} and VW\overrightarrow{VW}.
  • Another angle WVY\angle WVY is marked as 5555^\circ.

To find mVWYm\angle VWY, we need to consider the geometry:

  1. Angles around a Point: The sum of angles around point VV on the same side is 180180^\circ.

mVWX+mXWY+mVWY=180m\angle VWX + m\angle XWY + m\angle VWY = 180^\circ

Given:

  • mVWX=90m\angle VWX = 90^\circ (right angle)
  • mXWY=55m\angle XWY = 55^\circ
  1. Calculate mVWYm\angle VWY:

mVWY=180(90+55)=180145=35m\angle VWY = 180^\circ - (90^\circ + 55^\circ) = 180^\circ - 145^\circ = 35^\circ

Conclusion:

The measure of VWY\angle VWY is 35\boxed{35^\circ}.

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Follow-Up Questions:

  1. What is the sum of angles around a point, and how is it used in geometry?
  2. How can we determine if angles are complementary or supplementary?
  3. What other geometric properties can be used to solve for unknown angles?
  4. How do we handle more complex geometric configurations involving multiple angles?
  5. What is the significance of right angles in geometric proofs?

Tip:

Always check for right angles and straight lines in geometry problems; they often provide key clues for solving unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Geometric properties

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9