Math Problem Statement

Solve for the angle and make lines u and v parallel.

Solution

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Question 33:

We have two parallel lines cut by a transversal, and the expressions for two alternate interior angles are given:

  • One angle is 11x+111x + 1 degrees.
  • The other angle is 12x412x - 4 degrees.

Since these are alternate interior angles and the lines are parallel, the angles are equal. Thus, we can set up the equation:

11x+1=12x411x + 1 = 12x - 4

Solve for xx:

11x+1=12x411x + 1 = 12x - 4

Subtract 11x11x from both sides:

1=x41 = x - 4

Add 4 to both sides:

x=5x = 5

Now substitute x=5x = 5 into either expression to find the angle. Using 11x+111x + 1:

11(5)+1=55+1=5611(5) + 1 = 55 + 1 = 56^\circ

So, the answer is C) 56°.


Question 34:

To make lines uu and vv parallel, the given angle and the unknown angle must be supplementary. This is because the angles form a pair of consecutive interior angles along the transversal.

The given angle is 9999^\circ, so the unknown angle ?? is:

18099=81180^\circ - 99^\circ = 81^\circ

The answer is not listed in the provided options, which might suggest a mistake in the question setup.


Question 35:

Similarly, to make lines uu and vv parallel, the two consecutive interior angles (one of which is given as 100100^\circ) must add up to 180180^\circ. Therefore, the unknown angle ?? is:

180100=80180^\circ - 100^\circ = 80^\circ

The answer is also not listed in the options, similar to the previous case.


Would you like further details on any of these steps or the concepts involved? Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What are alternate interior angles, and why are they equal when lines are parallel?
  2. How do consecutive interior angles relate to parallel lines and transversals?
  3. Can you solve a similar problem where the angles are complementary rather than supplementary?
  4. How does knowing one angle in a transversal diagram help you find other angles?
  5. What methods can be used to prove that two lines are parallel?

Tip: When working with angles in parallel lines, always identify whether the angles are alternate, corresponding, or consecutive to decide the relationships!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Alternate interior angles
Supplementary angles
Parallel lines and transversals

Formulas

11x + 1 = 12x - 4
Sum of consecutive interior angles = 180°

Theorems

Alternate Interior Angle Theorem
Consecutive Interior Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10