Math Problem Statement

Solve for the missing parts of the diagram. Given: ∠BAE = (x + 9)°, ∠BAD = (3x - 2)°

Solution

From the image, we have a geometric figure showing angles related to a quadrilateral with the following given information:

  • BAE=(x+9)\angle BAE = (x + 9)^\circ
  • BAD=(3x2)\angle BAD = (3x - 2)^\circ

You are asked to solve for the missing parts of the diagram.

Since BAE\angle BAE and BAD\angle BAD are adjacent angles that form a straight line (which is 180°), the equation we can form is: (x+9)+(3x2)=180(x + 9)^\circ + (3x - 2)^\circ = 180^\circ

Now, we will solve this equation:

  1. Combine like terms: x+9+3x2=180x + 9 + 3x - 2 = 180 4x+7=1804x + 7 = 180

  2. Subtract 7 from both sides: 4x=1734x = 173

  3. Divide by 4: x=1734=43.25x = \frac{173}{4} = 43.25

Now that we know x=43.25x = 43.25, we can substitute this value back into the expressions for the angles to find their measures:

  • BAE=(x+9)=43.25+9=52.25\angle BAE = (x + 9) = 43.25 + 9 = 52.25^\circ
  • BAD=(3x2)=3(43.25)2=129.752=127.75\angle BAD = (3x - 2) = 3(43.25) - 2 = 129.75 - 2 = 127.75^\circ

Thus, the angles are:

  • BAE=52.25\angle BAE = 52.25^\circ
  • BAD=127.75\angle BAD = 127.75^\circ

Would you like further details on the process or to ask questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How are adjacent angles on a straight line related to each other?
  2. Can you solve a similar problem where the angles are supplementary but not adjacent?
  3. How would the problem change if BAE\angle BAE and BAD\angle BAD were complementary instead of supplementary?
  4. How do you verify the correctness of the solution for angle measures?
  5. What happens to the other angles in a quadrilateral when two angles are known?

Tip: Always double-check whether the angles form a straight line (supplementary) or some other relationship to avoid solving incorrectly!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Angle Relationships

Formulas

x + 9 + 3x - 2 = 180 (adjacent angles on a straight line)
4x + 7 = 180
x = 43.25

Theorems

Adjacent angles on a straight line are supplementary (sum to 180°)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10