Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of the missing angles: d, e, and f in a geometry problem where the given angle is 134°, and the lines form vertical, horizontal, and intersecting angles.

Solution

Let's analyze the problem step-by-step.

Given:

  • Angle labeled 134134^\circ (top right corner).
  • A vertical and horizontal intersecting set of lines with labeled missing angles dd, ee, and ff.
  • dd is part of a right angle (90° with the horizontal line).

We need to determine the values of dd, ee, and ff.


1. Solve for ee:

  • ee and the given angle 134134^\circ are supplementary (they lie on a straight line), meaning: e+134=180e + 134^\circ = 180^\circ Solving for ee: e=180134=46e = 180^\circ - 134^\circ = 46^\circ

2. Solve for ff:

  • ee and ff are vertically opposite angles, so: f=e=46f = e = 46^\circ

3. Solve for dd:

  • dd is part of a right angle with the vertical line, meaning: d+f=90d + f = 90^\circ Substituting f=46f = 46^\circ: d=9046=44d = 90^\circ - 46^\circ = 44^\circ

Final Answers:

d=44,e=46,f=46d = 44^\circ, \quad e = 46^\circ, \quad f = 46^\circ


Do you want me to explain any part in more detail, or clarify further?

Here are 5 follow-up questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What are vertically opposite angles, and how are they formed?
  2. How do you recognize when two angles are supplementary?
  3. How does the concept of complementary angles apply to this problem?
  4. Can a triangle have angles that sum to more than 180 degrees?
  5. How would you solve if the given angle was a reflex angle instead?

Tip: Always check for angle pairs—like complementary, supplementary, or vertically opposite—to solve problems efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Relationships
Supplementary Angles
Vertically Opposite Angles
Complementary Angles

Formulas

e + 134° = 180° (Supplementary Angles)
f = e (Vertically Opposite Angles)
d + f = 90° (Complementary Angles)

Theorems

Supplementary Angles Theorem
Vertically Opposite Angles Theorem
Complementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 6-8