Math Problem Statement

work out the size of angle f. Give your answer in degrees

Solution

To find the size of angle ff, we need to utilize the properties of angles formed by parallel lines and a transversal. Here’s the step-by-step solution:

  1. Identify Corresponding Angles: Since the lines are parallel, corresponding angles are equal.
  2. Identify Adjacent Angles on a Straight Line: Adjacent angles on a straight line sum to 180°.
  3. Calculate Unknown Angles: Use the sum of angles around a point and adjacent angles to find ff.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Angles on a Straight Line:

    • The angles 6868^\circ and 112112^\circ are on a straight line, so they add up to 180180^\circ: 68+112=18068^\circ + 112^\circ = 180^\circ
  2. Calculate Vertical Angles:

    • The angle vertically opposite 112112^\circ is also 112112^\circ (vertical angles are equal).
  3. Corresponding Angles:

    • The angle corresponding to 7676^\circ (alternate interior angle to ff) is 7676^\circ.
  4. Sum of Angles in the Triangle:

    • If we consider the angles around the point where ff is located, they must sum up to 360360^\circ.

Given:

  • One angle is 112112^\circ (from the vertical angle calculation).
  • Another angle is 6868^\circ (on the same line as ff).
  1. Calculate ff:
    • Since the sum of angles around a point is 360360^\circ, and we know 76+68+112=25676^\circ + 68^\circ + 112^\circ = 256^\circ, the angle ff can be calculated as: f=360256=104f = 360^\circ - 256^\circ = 104^\circ

Thus, the size of angle ff is 104104^\circ.

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 numbered questions you might ask next:

  1. How do you determine the angles formed by parallel lines and a transversal?
  2. What are vertical angles and how do they relate to each other?
  3. Can you explain corresponding angles in more detail?
  4. How do you solve for angles when multiple lines intersect?
  5. What are supplementary angles and how are they used in angle calculations?

Tip: Remember that angles on a straight line add up to 180°, and angles around a point add up to 360°. This is useful in many geometric problems involving parallel lines and transversals.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Parallel Lines
Transversals

Formulas

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Theorems

Corresponding Angles Theorem
Vertical Angles Theorem
Angles on a Straight Line Theorem
Angles Around a Point Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9