Math Problem Statement

Solve for the value of x from the angles 26° and (5x + 11)° forming a linear pair.

Solution

The image shows two adjacent angles with the following measures:

  • One angle is 2626^\circ.
  • The other angle is labeled as (5x+11)(5x + 11)^\circ.

These two angles form a linear pair because they share a common vertex and lie on a straight line. The sum of the angles in a linear pair is always 180180^\circ.

So, we can set up the equation as:

26+(5x+11)=18026^\circ + (5x + 11)^\circ = 180^\circ

Now, let's solve this:

26+5x+11=18026 + 5x + 11 = 180 37+5x=18037 + 5x = 180 5x=180375x = 180 - 37 5x=1435x = 143 x=1435x = \frac{143}{5} x=28.6x = 28.6

Therefore, the value of xx is 28.628.6.

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Here are five related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the definition of supplementary angles?
  2. How do you find the measure of each angle when two angles form a linear pair?
  3. What would happen if the two angles did not form a straight line?
  4. How can you use algebra to solve angle problems like this one?
  5. What is the geometric property that guarantees the sum of the angles will be 180 degrees?

Tip: Always verify if angles form a straight line when calculating their sum in linear pairs.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Pair Angles
Algebra

Formulas

Sum of linear pair angles = 180°
Solving basic algebraic equations

Theorems

Linear Pair Postulate

Suitable Grade Level

Middle School