Questions and Answers
In which diagram are angles 1 and 2 vertical angles?
What is the value of m?
10
Marcus states that angle ORP and angle LRP are a linear pair. Which best describes his statement?
False
Given: mEDF = 120°; mADB = (3x)°; mBDC = (2x)°. Prove: x = 24. What is the missing reason in step 3?
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Which angle is a vertical angle with EFD?
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Given: mADE = 60° and mCDF = (3x + 15)°. Prove: x = 15. What is the missing statement and the missing reason in step 5?
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Given: mORP = 80°; mORN = (3x + 10)°. Prove: x = 30. Which statement could be used in step 2 when proving x = 30?
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In the diagram, which angle is part of a linear pair and part of a vertical pair?
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MSRW = __°
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What is the value of x?
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Which is a pair of vertical angles?
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What is the value of x? (assignment)
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Given: m∠ELG = 124°. Prove: x = 28. Complete the steps in the two-column proof.
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Imagine two lines intersect. How can the properties of linear pairs and vertical angles help to determine the angle measures created by the intersecting lines? Explain.
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What is m∠SRW?
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Given: m∠QVR = 49°. Prove: x = 15. Complete the steps of the proof.
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What is the measure of ∠DAE?
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If the m∠SRW = 85°, what are the measures of ∠VRU and ∠URW? m∠VRU = __°; m∠URW = __°
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Study Notes
Vertical Angles
- Vertical angles are formed when two lines intersect, creating pairs of opposite angles that are equal.
- Examples of vertical angles include AFE and BFD, and WRS and VRT.
Linear Pairs
- A linear pair consists of two adjacent angles that are formed when two lines intersect and are supplementary, meaning they sum up to 180 degrees.
- An example of a linear pair includes angles ∠SRT and ∠TRV, as well as ∠VRW and ∠WRS.
Angle Measurements
- Specific measurements provided include m∠SRW = 95° and m∠DAE = 45°.
- If m∠SRW = 85°, then m∠VRU = 80° and m∠URW = 15° based on angle relationships.
Algebraic Proofs and Calculations
- To calculate unknowns:
- In the proof involving mEDF = 120° and mADB = (3x)°, x is determined to equal 24.
- In another proof where m∠ELG = 124°, completing steps with the angle addition postulate shows 2x = 56 leading to x = 28.
Reasoning in Proofs
- Common reasoning includes using definitions such as the vertical angles theorem and the property of substitution for proofs involving x.
- For the statement involving angles ORP and ORN being a linear pair, it can show the relationship leading to finding unknown angle measures.
Angle Relationships
- Knowing the measure of an angle in a linear pair allows for determining the other angle's measure, given both sum to 180 degrees.
- Vertical angles remain equal regardless of their position in the intersecting lines.
Angle Identification
- EFA is identified as an angle that is both part of a linear pair and a vertical pair.
- AFB is the vertical angle corresponding with angle EFD.
Correcting Misconceptions
- It is incorrect to state that angle ORP and angle LRP are a linear pair if the rays are not opposite, demonstrating the need for correct definitions in geometric relationships.
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