Math Problem Statement

In the figure below, g || o. Find the values of x and y.

Solution

To solve the problem:

Given:

  1. gog \parallel o: The lines gg and oo are parallel.
  2. Transversal mm creates angles xx^\circ, 8383^\circ, and (4y3)(4y - 3)^\circ.

Key Geometry Principles:

  1. Corresponding Angles Postulate: When a transversal intersects two parallel lines, corresponding angles are equal.
  2. Linear Pair Property: The sum of angles on a straight line is 180180^\circ.

Step 1: Set up equations for xx and yy

  • xx^\circ and 8383^\circ are corresponding angles, so: x=83x = 83

  • (4y3)(4y - 3)^\circ and xx^\circ form a linear pair, so their sum is 180180^\circ: x+(4y3)=180x + (4y - 3) = 180


Step 2: Solve for yy

  • Substitute x=83x = 83 into the linear pair equation: 83+(4y3)=18083 + (4y - 3) = 180 Simplify: 4y+80=1804y + 80 = 180 4y=1004y = 100 y=25y = 25

Final Solution:

x=83,y=25x = 83, \quad y = 25


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Expanding Your Learning:

  1. What are alternate interior angles, and how do they relate to this problem?
  2. How does the Corresponding Angles Postulate apply to non-parallel lines?
  3. Can the linear pair property hold for three or more angles?
  4. How would this problem change if the parallel lines were not parallel?
  5. What are co-interior angles, and how are they used in geometry?

Tip: Practice identifying corresponding, alternate, and co-interior angles to strengthen your understanding of parallel line properties.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles formed by parallel lines and a transversal
Linear pairs

Formulas

Sum of a linear pair of angles = 180°

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Postulate
Linear Pair Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10