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Problem 5:

We see two angles formed by parallel lines and a transversal. The two expressions for the angles are given as:

• $8x + 1$
• $13x + 11$

These angles appear to be corresponding angles because they are formed in the same relative position at each intersection of the transversal with the parallel lines. Corresponding angles are equal, so we can set the two expressions equal to each other: $8x + 1 = 13x + 11$ Solve for $x$: $8x + 1 = 13x + 11$ $1 - 11 = 13x - 8x$ $-10 = 5x$ $x = -2$

Now substitute $x = -2$ back into one of the angle expressions to find the actual angle. Using $8x + 1$: $8(-2) + 1 = -16 + 1 = -15$ This negative value suggests that we need to consider that angles cannot be negative in this geometric context, so the setup may need further review or this is a result of an alternate configuration.

Problem 6:

The angles here are:

• $6 + 18x$
• A given angle of $78^\circ$

The two angles appear to be corresponding angles or alternate interior angles, both of which are equal in measure. So, we can equate the two: $6 + 18x = 78$ Solve for $x$: $18x = 78 - 6$ $18x = 72$ $x = 4$

Now, substitute $x = 4$ back into the angle expression: $6 + 18(4) = 6 + 72 = 78^\circ$

The measure of the bold angle is $78^\circ$, as expected.

Would you like to proceed with Problems 7 and 8, or do you have any questions about these solutions?

Here are 5 follow-up questions:

1. What are corresponding angles, and why are they equal?
2. How do you identify alternate interior angles?
3. What is the significance of solving for $x$ in these angle equations?
4. Can you describe other angle relationships formed by parallel lines and a transversal?
5. How would the solution change if the angles were supplementary instead of equal?

Tip:

When working with angles formed by parallel lines and a transversal, always check whether the angles are corresponding, alternate interior, alternate exterior, or consecutive (same-side) interior angles!