Math Problem Statement

What are the unknown angles a, b, c, d, and e in the given geometric diagram involving supplementary angles and a right triangle?

Solution

The image depicts a geometric diagram involving angles and lines. The following angles and relationships can be inferred from the image:

  1. There is a triangle with angles labeled, and outside the triangle are the following:
    • An angle measuring 138138^\circ on the left.
    • An angle measuring 132132^\circ on the right.
  2. There is a right-angle symbol inside the triangle, indicating one of the angles is 9090^\circ.
  3. The angles aa, bb, cc, dd, and ee are labeled near the intersections of the lines.

Interpretation and Analysis

From the angle sum property and the provided angles:

  • The angle at cc and dd are on a straight line, so they are supplementary (their sum is 180180^\circ). Therefore, c+d=180c + d = 180^\circ.
  • The sum of the interior angles of any triangle is 180180^\circ. Since one angle is 9090^\circ (a right triangle), the other two angles, aa and bb, must sum to 9090^\circ.

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Relative Questions

  1. How do we calculate the unknown angle if two angles of a triangle are already known?
  2. What is the relationship between angles on a straight line?
  3. How do supplementary angles help in solving geometric problems like this?
  4. What role does the right-angle triangle play in determining angles?
  5. How can we use the exterior angles of the triangle in this scenario?

Tip: In geometry, angles that form a straight line always add up to 180180^\circ, which is key when working with linear pairs or supplementary angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Supplementary Angles
Angle Sum Property
Right Triangle

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Supplementary angles: two angles that form a straight line sum to 180°
Right triangle: one angle = 90°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9