Math Problem Statement

determine the values of x y and z

Determine the values of x, y, and z.

Solution

Let's determine the values of xx, yy, and zz using geometric principles.

  1. Angle yy: This angle is given as 68° directly in the image. y=68y = 68^\circ

  2. Angle zz: The sum of angles in a triangle is always 180°. Using this, we can calculate angle zz. z=1807268=40z = 180^\circ - 72^\circ - 68^\circ = 40^\circ So, z=40z = 40^\circ.

  3. Angle xx: This angle is on a straight line, and a straight line always sums up to 180°. Since one of the angles adjacent to it is 72°, we can calculate xx as: x=18072=108x = 180^\circ - 72^\circ = 108^\circ So, x=108x = 108^\circ.

Final values:

  • x=108x = 108^\circ
  • y=68y = 68^\circ
  • z=40z = 40^\circ

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Here are five related questions to think about:

  1. What is the sum of all interior angles of a polygon with more than three sides?
  2. How do supplementary angles relate to each other?
  3. Can a triangle have more than one obtuse angle? Why or why not?
  4. What are complementary angles, and how are they different from supplementary angles?
  5. How can you identify congruent triangles in geometric problems?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of angles in a triangle is 180°, and the sum of angles on a straight line is also 180°.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Angle Sum
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: 180°
Supplementary angles: 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem
Straight Line Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10