Math Problem Statement

Find ∠WZX if the measure of ∠WZY is 140°, where ∠WZX = (8b + 49)° and ∠XZY = (3b + 102)°.

Solution

We are given that WZY=140\angle WZY = 140^\circ and need to find WZX\angle WZX. The problem shows that:

WZX=(8b+49)andXZY=(3b+102)\angle WZX = (8b + 49)^\circ \quad \text{and} \quad \angle XZY = (3b + 102)^\circ

Using the Angle Addition Postulate, we know:

WZY=WZX+XZY\angle WZY = \angle WZX + \angle XZY

Substitute the known expressions:

140=(8b+49)+(3b+102)140^\circ = (8b + 49)^\circ + (3b + 102)^\circ

Now, simplify and solve for bb:

140=(8b+49)+(3b+102)140 = (8b + 49) + (3b + 102) 140=11b+151140 = 11b + 151

Subtract 151 from both sides:

140151=11b140 - 151 = 11b 11=11b-11 = 11b

Now, solve for bb:

b=1b = -1

Now substitute b=1b = -1 back into the expression for WZX\angle WZX:

WZX=8(1)+49=8+49=41\angle WZX = 8(-1) + 49 = -8 + 49 = 41^\circ

Thus, WZX=41\angle WZX = 41^\circ.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How does the Angle Addition Postulate help solve angle problems?
  2. What happens if the angle sum exceeds 180180^\circ in this kind of diagram?
  3. How would the problem change if WZY\angle WZY were given as obtuse?
  4. What would happen if bb were positive? Does it affect the overall geometry?
  5. Can you derive other equations for WZY\angle WZY if the angles were described differently?

Tip: Always check your final result by substituting values back into the original equations to verify your solution!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Angle Addition Postulate
Linear Equations

Formulas

Angle Addition Postulate: ∠WZY = ∠WZX + ∠XZY

Theorems

Angle Addition Postulate

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10