Math Problem Statement

What is the measure of angle ABC in a transversal intersecting two parallel lines, where angle ABC is labeled as 4x degrees and angle ACB is labeled as (3x + 23) degrees?

Solution

The image shows two parallel lines cut by a transversal, forming angles at points A, B, and C. Specifically, the angles involved are:

  • ABC\angle ABC is labeled as 4x4x^\circ,
  • ACB\angle ACB is labeled as (3x+23)(3x + 23)^\circ.

Since these two angles are on opposite sides of the transversal and inside the parallel lines, they are alternate interior angles. For parallel lines, alternate interior angles are congruent, meaning they are equal.

Therefore, we can set up the equation: 4x=3x+234x = 3x + 23

Solving for xx:

4x3x=234x - 3x = 23 x=23x = 23

Finding the measure of ABC\angle ABC:

Since ABC=4x\angle ABC = 4x, we substitute x=23x = 23: ABC=4(23)=92\angle ABC = 4(23) = 92^\circ

Thus, the measure of ABC\angle ABC is 9292^\circ.

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are five related questions to think about:

  1. What is the measure of ACB\angle ACB?
  2. How do alternate interior angles help in solving geometry problems?
  3. Can you explain the relationship between corresponding angles when parallel lines are involved?
  4. What are supplementary angles and how do they apply to transversal intersections?
  5. What would happen if the lines were not parallel—how would that affect the angle relationships?

Tip: Always look for congruent or supplementary angles when parallel lines are involved to simplify calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Transversals
Parallel Lines
Alternate Interior Angles
Algebra

Formulas

4x = 3x + 23

Theorems

Alternate Interior Angle Theorem
Congruence of Alternate Interior Angles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10