Math Problem Statement

In Exercises 21 and 22, write and solve a system of linear equations to find the values of x and y.

Solution

The image contains two problems, numbered 21 and 22. Both require writing and solving a system of linear equations to find the values of xx and yy.

Problem 21:

This problem involves angles formed by intersecting lines.

You are given:

  • One angle marked as 3x3x.
  • Two angles marked as 2x+302x + 30^\circ.
  • Two angles marked as 9010y90^\circ - 10y.

Using the properties of angles formed by intersecting lines, such as the fact that vertically opposite angles are equal and the sum of angles on a straight line is 180180^\circ, we can set up the following equations:

  1. 3x=2x+303x = 2x + 30^\circ
  2. 3x+(9010y)=1803x + (90^\circ - 10y) = 180^\circ

Problem 22:

This problem involves a trapezoid with given angles.

You are given:

  • Two angles marked as 2x+122x + 12^\circ and 3y+63y + 6^\circ.
  • The angles opposite to them are marked as 2x2x and y+6y + 6^\circ.

Since the sum of the angles in a trapezoid is 360360^\circ and adjacent angles are supplementary (sum to 180180^\circ), you can set up the following equations:

  1. (2x+12)+2x=180(2x + 12^\circ) + 2x = 180^\circ
  2. (3y+6)+(y+6)=180(3y + 6^\circ) + (y + 6^\circ) = 180^\circ

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Questions to Consider:

  1. How do you solve a system of linear equations with two variables?
  2. What is the significance of vertically opposite angles in solving Problem 21?
  3. How can you verify the solution of a system of linear equations?
  4. What is the role of supplementary angles in Problem 22?
  5. How does the trapezoid's properties influence the setup of the equations in Problem 22?

Tip:

Remember that when dealing with geometric figures, the sum of angles is crucial in setting up equations that represent the problem accurately.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Linear Equations

Formulas

Vertically opposite angles are equal
Sum of angles on a straight line is 180°
Sum of angles in a trapezoid is 360°
Adjacent angles in a trapezoid are supplementary (sum to 180°)

Theorems

Angle Sum Property
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10