Math Problem Statement

En la figura a continuación, m∠2 = 109°. Hallar m∠1, m∠3, y m∠4.

Solution

The diagram shows intersecting lines forming four angles. We are given that m2=109m \angle 2 = 109^\circ and need to find m1m \angle 1, m3m \angle 3, and m4m \angle 4.

Here’s how to solve it:

  1. Vertical angles: 1\angle 1 and 2\angle 2 are vertical angles, meaning they are congruent. Therefore, m1=m2=109.m \angle 1 = m \angle 2 = 109^\circ.

  2. Adjacent angles: 2\angle 2 and 3\angle 3 are adjacent and form a straight line (supplementary). The sum of supplementary angles is 180180^\circ. Hence, m2+m3=180.m \angle 2 + m \angle 3 = 180^\circ. Solving for m3m \angle 3: m3=180109=71.m \angle 3 = 180^\circ - 109^\circ = 71^\circ.

  3. Vertical angles: 3\angle 3 and 4\angle 4 are vertical angles, so they are congruent. Therefore, m4=m3=71.m \angle 4 = m \angle 3 = 71^\circ.

Final answers:

  • m1=109m \angle 1 = 109^\circ
  • m3=71m \angle 3 = 71^\circ
  • m4=71m \angle 4 = 71^\circ

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What are vertical angles and why are they congruent?
  2. What are supplementary angles and how do they relate to straight lines?
  3. Can angles at an intersection ever be non-supplementary?
  4. How would the problem change if m2m \angle 2 were different?
  5. What happens if all the angles were equal? How would that affect the geometry?

Tip: Always remember, when two lines intersect, vertical angles are always equal, and adjacent angles are supplementary.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Properties
Vertical Angles
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

Vertical angles are congruent: m∠1 = m∠2
Adjacent angles on a straight line are supplementary: m∠2 + m∠3 = 180°

Theorems

Vertical Angle Theorem
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8