Math Problem Statement

Solve for x and y in geometry problems involving angles and lines, using appropriate theorems.

Solution

The image shows six geometry problems where you are tasked with finding the values of unknown variables (like xx, yy, and mm) and identifying the theorems used. Here's how to approach each one:

1. Problem 1

Given:

  • One angle is 6161^\circ, and the other angle is labeled as yy.

Observation: These angles are on a straight line, forming a linear pair.

Theorem: Linear Pair Theorem states that the sum of angles on a straight line is 180180^\circ.

Solution: 61+y=18061^\circ + y = 180^\circ y=18061=119y = 180^\circ - 61^\circ = 119^\circ

2. Problem 2

Given:

  • Two angles: 8x8x^\circ and 9696^\circ.

Observation: These angles are vertical angles, which are congruent.

Theorem: Vertical Angle Theorem.

Solution: 8x=968x = 96 x=968=12x = \frac{96}{8} = 12

3. Problem 3

Given:

  • Two expressions for angles: 8x+28x + 2^\circ and 66(2y3)66(2y - 3)^\circ.

Observation: The angles are corresponding angles (parallel lines are indicated), which means they are equal.

Theorem: Corresponding Angles Postulate.

Solution: Equating the two expressions: 8x+2=66(2y3)8x + 2 = 66(2y - 3) First, simplify the right side: 8x+2=132y1988x + 2 = 132y - 198 Now you would solve for xx and yy step by step.

4. Problem 4

Given:

  • Two angles: xx^\circ and 9797^\circ.

Observation: These angles are alternate interior angles, which are congruent.

Theorem: Alternate Interior Angles Theorem.

Solution: x=97x = 97^\circ

5. Problem 5

Given:

  • Two expressions: 4x+244x + 24^\circ and (8x

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Parallel Lines

Formulas

Sum of angles in a linear pair: a + b = 180°
Vertical angles are equal
Alternate interior angles are equal
Corresponding angles are equal

Theorems

Linear Pair Theorem
Vertical Angle Theorem
Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Corresponding Angles Postulate

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10