Math Problem Statement

Find the value of x in the given geometry problem involving parallel lines and a transversal with angles 30°, 130°, and x.

Solution

This is a geometry problem involving parallel lines and transversals. Let's solve for xx step by step.


Observations:

  1. The lines ll, mm, and nn are parallel (lmnl \parallel m \parallel n).
  2. A transversal intersects these lines, forming several angles.
  3. The given angles are:
    • 3030^\circ (an interior angle near xx).
    • 130130^\circ (an exterior angle on the lower parallel line nn).

Steps to Solve:

  1. Find the corresponding interior angle to 130130^\circ:

    • 130130^\circ and its adjacent angle on the same line form a linear pair.
    • The adjacent angle is: 180130=50180^\circ - 130^\circ = 50^\circ
    • This 5050^\circ corresponds to the angle directly above it on line mm because of the parallel lines and the transversal.
  2. Use the angle sum property near xx:

    • At the intersection near xx, the angles xx, 3030^\circ, and 5050^\circ are angles around a point. The sum of these angles is: x+30+50=180x + 30^\circ + 50^\circ = 180^\circ
  3. Solve for xx: x=1803050x = 180^\circ - 30^\circ - 50^\circ x=100x = 100^\circ


Final Answer:

x=100x = 100^\circ


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Related Questions:

  1. What are corresponding angles in parallel lines and transversals?
  2. How does the linear pair property help solve such problems?
  3. What are the other angles at the intersection points in this diagram?
  4. Can alternate interior angles be used to verify the result?
  5. How do parallel lines simplify angle calculations?

Tip:

Always identify pairs of corresponding, alternate, or supplementary angles when dealing with parallel lines and transversals to simplify your solution!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines
Transversals
Angles
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Linear Pair Property: Sum of adjacent angles on a straight line equals 180°
Angle Sum Property around a point: Sum of angles at a point equals 360°

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Theorem
Supplementary Angles on Parallel Lines

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9