Math Problem Statement

Given m||n, find the value of x. State the angle pair relationship. The two angles are (8x + 6)° and (4x + 30)°.

Solution

The image presents a problem involving parallel lines mnm \parallel n and a transversal tt, with two given angles expressed as (8x+6)(8x + 6)^\circ and (4x+30)(4x + 30)^\circ.

Since lines mm and nn are parallel, the two angles are either alternate interior angles, corresponding angles, or supplementary angles. Observing the position, these angles are alternate interior angles, which are equal when the lines are parallel.

Therefore, we can set the two expressions equal to each other:

8x+6=4x+308x + 6 = 4x + 30

Solving for xx:

  1. Subtract 4x4x from both sides: 8x4x+6=308x - 4x + 6 = 30 4x+6=304x + 6 = 30

  2. Subtract 6 from both sides: 4x=244x = 24

  3. Divide both sides by 4: x=6x = 6

So, the value of xx is 6.

Angle Pair Relationship:

The angle pair relationship is alternate interior angles.

Would you like more details or further explanations?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What are alternate exterior angles, and how do they relate to parallel lines?
  2. How do corresponding angles behave when a transversal crosses parallel lines?
  3. What would happen if the lines weren't parallel in this scenario?
  4. Can you solve for the actual measure of the angles once xx is known?
  5. How would you solve if the angles were supplementary instead of congruent?

Tip:

In geometry, understanding how different types of angles behave with parallel lines and transversals is key to solving many angle-related problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Parallel Lines
Transversals
Angles

Formulas

Equation of alternate interior angles: (8x + 6)° = (4x + 30)°

Theorems

Alternate Interior Angle Theorem
Congruence of angles when lines are parallel

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10