Math Problem Statement

In the diagram, lines AB and CD are parallel. Angle ABC measures 35° and angle BAC measures 115°. What is m∠ACE, m∠DCB, and m∠ACB?

Solution

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Given:

  • Lines ABCDAB \parallel CD.
  • ABC=35\angle ABC = 35^\circ and BAC=115\angle BAC = 115^\circ.

We need to find:

  1. mACEm\angle ACE
  2. mDCBm\angle DCB
  3. mACBm\angle ACB

Solution:

a. What is mACEm\angle ACE?

From the diagram, we can see that ABCDAB \parallel CD, and line ACAC acts as a transversal. Therefore, by the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem: mACE=mBAC=115.m\angle ACE = m\angle BAC = 115^\circ. Thus, mACE=115m\angle ACE = 115^\circ.

b. What is mDCBm\angle DCB?

Since lines ABCDAB \parallel CD and BCBC is the transversal, ABC\angle ABC and DCB\angle DCB are alternate interior angles. Therefore: mDCB=mABC=35.m\angle DCB = m\angle ABC = 35^\circ. Thus, mDCB=35m\angle DCB = 35^\circ.

c. What is mACBm\angle ACB?

We know that the sum of the angles in any triangle is 180180^\circ. In triangle ACBACB, the three angles are BAC\angle BAC, ABC\angle ABC, and ACB\angle ACB. Therefore, we can find ACB\angle ACB by subtracting the other two from 180: mACB=180(mABC+mBAC)=180(35+115)=30.m\angle ACB = 180^\circ - (m\angle ABC + m\angle BAC) = 180^\circ - (35^\circ + 115^\circ) = 30^\circ. Thus, mACB=30m\angle ACB = 30^\circ.

Final Answers:

  1. mACE=115m\angle ACE = 115^\circ
  2. mDCB=35m\angle DCB = 35^\circ
  3. mACB=30m\angle ACB = 30^\circ

Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the relationship between corresponding angles when two lines are parallel?
  2. How do you use the Alternate Interior Angles Theorem to solve parallel line problems?
  3. How would the angles change if ABAB and CDCD were not parallel?
  4. Can you explain the importance of the transversal in determining angle relationships?
  5. How would you find the angles in a non-right triangle with different side lengths?

Tip:

Always remember that the sum of the interior angles of any triangle is always 180°, a useful fact in solving for unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallel Lines
Angles
Triangles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle is 180°

Theorems

Alternate Interior Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8