Math Problem Statement

Given a square ABCD with triangle AEF inside. Angle EAF is 45°, angle AFE is 70°, and we need to find angle AEF (denoted as X).

Solution

Given the image, we have a square ABCDABCD with a triangle AEFAEF inside it. Here are the key details we can observe:

  1. ABCDABCD is a square, so each internal angle is 9090^\circ.
  2. In triangle AEFAEF:
    • EAF=45\angle EAF = 45^\circ
    • AFE=70\angle AFE = 70^\circ
    • We need to find AEF\angle AEF, which we'll denote as xx.

Using the property that the sum of the angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ: EAF+AFE+AEF=180\angle EAF + \angle AFE + \angle AEF = 180^\circ Substitute the known angles: 45+70+x=18045^\circ + 70^\circ + x = 180^\circ 115+x=180115^\circ + x = 180^\circ Subtract 115115^\circ from both sides to find xx: x=180115x = 180^\circ - 115^\circ x=65x = 65^\circ

So, AEF=65\angle AEF = 65^\circ.

Would you like more details on this solution or have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How would the solution change if ABCDABCD was not a square but a rectangle?
  2. What if one of the angles in triangle AEFAEF was different? How would that affect xx?
  3. How can we use the properties of a square to find unknown angles in other geometric shapes?
  4. What are some other ways to solve for unknown angles in polygons?
  5. How does knowing the properties of triangles help in solving problems involving quadrilaterals?

Tip: Always double-check the sum of angles in polygons. For a triangle, they should always sum to 180180^\circ, which is a useful property for solving many geometry problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Angles in Polygons

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: 180°

Theorems

Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10