Math Problem Statement

∠1 and angle, 2∠2 are vertical angles. If mangle, 1, equals, left parenthesis, 6, x, plus, 29, right parenthesis, degrees∠1=(6x+29) ∘ and mangle, 2, equals, left parenthesis, 7, x, plus, 25, right parenthesis, degrees∠2=(7x+25) ∘ , then find the value of x.

Solution

Since 1\angle 1 and 2\angle 2 are vertical angles, they are equal. Therefore, we can set their measures equal to each other and solve for xx.

Given: m1=(6x+29)m\angle 1 = (6x + 29)^\circ m2=(7x+25)m\angle 2 = (7x + 25)^\circ

Since 1=2\angle 1 = \angle 2, we can write the equation:

6x+29=7x+256x + 29 = 7x + 25

Now, let's solve for xx:

  1. Subtract 6x6x from both sides: 29=x+2529 = x + 25

  2. Subtract 25 from both sides: 4=x4 = x

So, the value of xx is:

4\boxed{4}

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Related Questions:

  1. What are vertical angles, and why are they always equal?
  2. How can we check if our solution for xx is correct?
  3. What happens if vertical angles are not equal in a given problem?
  4. How do we solve for angles when given expressions for their measures?
  5. How can we find the measures of the angles after solving for xx?

Tip: Vertical angles are always equal, making them useful in solving equations involving unknowns in geometry problems!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Equations

Formulas

m∠1 = m∠2
Vertical angles are equal

Theorems

Vertical Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10