Math Problem Statement

Given that △ABC≅△DEF, determine the value of x in the following diagram:

Given that △ABC ≅ △DEF, determine the value of x in the following diagram.

Solution

To find the value of xx in the diagram, let's go through the information given and use the properties of congruent triangles.

  1. Given Information:

    • ABCDEF\triangle ABC \cong \triangle DEF, which means all corresponding angles and sides of these triangles are equal.
    • In ABC\triangle ABC, we know that A=65\angle A = 65^\circ and C=55\angle C = 55^\circ.
    • Since the triangles are congruent, the angles in DEF\triangle DEF will match those in ABC\triangle ABC.
  2. Finding the Unknown Angle in ABC\triangle ABC: Since the sum of angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ, we can find B\angle B as follows: B=180(65+55)=180120=60\angle B = 180^\circ - (65^\circ + 55^\circ) = 180^\circ - 120^\circ = 60^\circ

  3. Corresponding Angles in DEF\triangle DEF:

    • Since ABCDEF\triangle ABC \cong \triangle DEF, D\angle D (corresponding to A\angle A) is 6565^\circ, F\angle F (corresponding to C\angle C) is 5555^\circ, and E\angle E (corresponding to B\angle B) is 6060^\circ.
  4. Setting Up the Equation for xx:

    • According to the diagram, E\angle E is marked as 5x5x.
    • Since E=60\angle E = 60^\circ, we have: 5x=605x = 60^\circ
  5. Solving for xx: x=605=12x = \frac{60^\circ}{5} = 12^\circ

Final Answer:

The value of xx is 1212.

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Here are some related questions that might deepen your understanding:

  1. How can we confirm that ABCDEF\triangle ABC \cong \triangle DEF based on the given angles?
  2. What are other methods to verify congruency between two triangles?
  3. How does the concept of congruent triangles apply to real-world problems?
  4. What if the value of 5x5x was different; how would that affect the congruency?
  5. Can congruence be determined by only comparing two angles in each triangle?

Tip: Always remember that in congruent triangles, corresponding angles are equal and corresponding sides are proportional, making them a useful tool for solving geometric problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Congruent Triangles
Triangle Angle Sum

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Triangle Congruence (Corresponding Angles)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10