Math Problem Statement

Identify the type of angle pair and solve for 'x' in each of the following problems: 11. m∠F + m∠G = 180° with m∠F = (4x)° and m∠G = (8x)°. 12. m∠H + m∠J = 90° with m∠H = (x + 24)° and m∠J = (x)°.

Solution

Let's solve each of the two problems step by step.

Problem 11:

Equation: mF+mG=180m \angle F + m \angle G = 180^\circ You are given that: mF=4xandmG=8xm \angle F = 4x \quad \text{and} \quad m \angle G = 8x

Since the sum of the two angles is 180180^\circ, these angles form a linear pair. The equation becomes: 4x+8x=1804x + 8x = 180 Simplifying: 12x=18012x = 180 Solving for xx: x=18012=15x = \frac{180}{12} = 15

So, the type of angle pair is linear pair, and x=15x = 15.


Problem 12:

Equation: mH+mJ=90m \angle H + m \angle J = 90^\circ You are given: mH=x+24andmJ=xm \angle H = x + 24 \quad \text{and} \quad m \angle J = x

Since the sum of the two angles is 9090^\circ, they form a complementary pair. The equation becomes: (x+24)+x=90(x + 24) + x = 90 Simplifying: 2x+24=902x + 24 = 90 Subtracting 24 from both sides: 2x=662x = 66 Solving for xx: x=662=33x = \frac{66}{2} = 33

So, the type of angle pair is complementary pair, and x=33x = 33.


Summary:

  • For problem 11: Type of pair = Linear Pair, x=15x = 15
  • For problem 12: Type of pair = Complementary Pair, x=33x = 33

Would you like more details on these solutions or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What are supplementary angles, and how are they different from complementary angles?
  2. How do you identify a linear pair of angles geometrically?
  3. Why do complementary angles add up to 90°?
  4. Can two obtuse angles be complementary? Why or why not?
  5. How can you use angle properties to solve real-life geometry problems?

Tip: Always check the sum of angles in a pair (90° for complementary and 180° for supplementary) to verify your solution.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Linear Pair of Angles
Complementary Angles
Basic Algebra

Formulas

Sum of a linear pair of angles is 180°
Sum of complementary angles is 90°
Basic algebraic solution: ax + bx = c

Theorems

Linear Pair Theorem (two angles that are adjacent and supplementary add up to 180°)
Complementary Angles Theorem (two angles whose measures add up to 90°)

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 7-9