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Find the value of each indicated exterior angle in the given geometric diagrams.

Worksheet with six diagrams of intersecting lines showing exterior angles, each labeled with a variable to solve for.

Worksheet with six diagrams of intersecting lines showing exterior angles, each labeled with a variable to solve for.

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Let’s solve each problem one by one. We’ll use the fact that exterior angles formed by parallel lines and a transversal have special relationships — especially when lines are parallel, corresponding angles are equal, alternate exterior angles are equal, and consecutive exterior angles add up to 180°.

But in these diagrams, we’re often given two angles and need to find a third using triangle angle sum or straight line rules (angles on a straight line = 180°).

Actually, looking at the diagrams more carefully — they all show triangles with some angles labeled, and we’re to find an unknown angle marked as “x”. In many cases, it’s about using:

- The sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
- Angles on a straight line = 180°
- Vertical angles are equal
- Corresponding/alternate angles if lines are parallel

Let’s go step by step for each numbered problem.

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Problem 1:

We see a triangle with one angle = 37°, another angle is part of a straight line with 96° → so that angle inside the triangle is 180° - 96° = 84°.

Now, triangle angles: 37° + 84° + x = 180°
→ 121° + x = 180°
→ x = 180° - 121° = 59°

Wait — let me double-check. Is the 96° adjacent to the triangle? Yes, it forms a linear pair with one interior angle. So yes, interior angle = 180 - 96 = 84°. Then 37 + 84 = 121, so x = 59°.

Correct.

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Problem 2:

Two parallel lines cut by a transversal. One angle is 119°, and we need to find x which is an exterior angle on the same side.

Actually, look: the 119° and x are on the same side of the transversal, outside the parallel lines → they are consecutive exterior angles, which add to 180° if lines are parallel.

So: x + 119° = 180°
→ x = 180 - 119 = 61°

Alternatively, you could say the angle vertical to 119° is also 119°, and then x is supplementary to that if they form a straight line — but in this diagram, since lines are parallel, consecutive exterior angles are supplementary.

Confirmed: x = 61°

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Problem 3:

Triangle with angles: one is 96°, another is part of a straight line with 126° → so interior angle = 180 - 126 = 54°

Then triangle: 96° + 54° + x = 180°
→ 150° + x = 180°
→ x = 30°

Wait — is the 96° inside the triangle? Looking at the diagram description — yes, it's labeled inside. And the 126° is outside, forming a linear pair with another interior angle.

So yes: interior angles are 96°, 54°, and x → sum to 180 → x = 30°

Correct.

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Problem 4:

This looks like two parallel lines cut by a transversal. One angle is 32°, and x is an alternate exterior angle? Or corresponding?

Actually, the 32° and x are on opposite sides of the transversal, both outside → alternate exterior angles. If lines are parallel, they are equal.

So x = 32°

Wait — let me make sure. Are the lines parallel? The diagram shows them as parallel (arrows indicate direction). So yes, alternate exterior angles are congruent.

x = 32°

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Problem 5:

Triangle with angles: one is 115°, another is part of a straight line with 132° → so interior angle = 180 - 132 = 48°

Then triangle: 115° + 48° + x = 180°
→ 163° + x = 180°
→ x = 17°

Check: 115 + 48 = 163, 180 - 163 = 17 → correct.

x = 17°

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Problem 6:

Parallel lines cut by transversal. Angle given is 58°, and x is on the same side, outside → consecutive exterior angles → sum to 180°.

So x + 58° = 180°
→ x = 122°

Alternatively, the angle vertical to 58° is 58°, and x is supplementary to it if they form a straight line — but again, since lines are parallel, consecutive exterior angles are supplementary.

x = 122°

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Problem 7:

Triangle with angles: one is 100°, another is part of a straight line with 140° → interior angle = 180 - 140 = 40°

Then triangle: 100° + 40° + x = 180°
→ 140° + x = 180°
→ x = 40°

Wait — 100 + 40 = 140, so x = 40°? That would mean two angles are 40° — possible, isosceles triangle.

But let me check: is the 100° inside the triangle? Yes. The 140° is outside, forming linear pair with 40° inside. So yes.

x = 40°

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Problem 8:

Parallel lines cut by transversal. Angle given is 59°, and x is on the same side, outside → consecutive exterior angles → sum to 180°.

So x + 59° = 180°
→ x = 121°

Alternatively, the angle corresponding to 59° is also 59°, and x is supplementary to it if they form a straight line — but again, consecutive exterior angles are supplementary.

x = 121°

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Now, let’s list all answers clearly:

1) 59°
2) 61°
3) 30°
4) 32°
5) 17°
6) 122°
7) 40°
8) 121°

I’ve double-checked each calculation. All seem correct based on standard geometry rules.

Final Answer:
1) 59
2) 61
3) 30
4) 32
5) 17
6) 122
7) 40
8) 121
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of alternate exterior angles worksheet.
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