Let's go through each problem step by step, using the concept of
vertical angles.
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🔷 Key Concept: Vertical Angles
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Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines cross.
- They are
always congruent (equal in measure).
- They share the same vertex but are not adjacent.
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🔹 Problem 1: Find $ m\angle 2 $
We are given:
- One angle is $ 135^\circ $
- $ \angle 2 $ is
vertical to this angle.
Since vertical angles are congruent:
$$
m\angle 2 = 135^\circ
$$
✔ Answer: $ m\angle 2 = 135^\circ $
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🔹 Problem 2: Find $ m\angle AOC $
We are given:
- $ \angle DOB = 75^\circ $
- $ \angle AOC $ is
vertical to $ \angle DOB $
So, since vertical angles are equal:
$$
m\angle AOC = 75^\circ
$$
✔ Answer: $ m\angle AOC = 75^\circ $
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🔹 Problem 3: Find $ x $ and the measure of the angles
Given:
- One angle is $ 74^\circ $
- The other angle is $ 2x^\circ $
- These two angles are
vertical angles, so they must be equal.
So set them equal:
$$
2x = 74
$$
Solve for $ x $:
$$
x = \frac{74}{2} = 37
$$
Now find the measure of the angles:
- $ 2x = 2(37) = 74^\circ $
- So both angles are $ 74^\circ $
✔ Answer:
- $ x = 37 $
- Measure of each angle = $ 74^\circ $
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🔹 Problem 4: Find $ x $ and the measure of the angles
Given:
- Two vertical angles: $ 3x + 20 $ and $ 10x - 15 $
- Since they are vertical angles, they are equal:
$$
3x + 20 = 10x - 15
$$
Solve for $ x $:
Subtract $ 3x $ from both sides:
$$
20 = 7x - 15
$$
Add 15 to both sides:
$$
35 = 7x
$$
Divide by 7:
$$
x = 5
$$
Now plug back to find the angle measures:
- $ 3x + 20 = 3(5) + 20 = 15 + 20 = 35^\circ $
- $ 10x - 15 = 10(5) - 15 = 50 - 15 = 35^\circ $
✔ Answer:
- $ x = 5 $
- Each angle measures $ 35^\circ $
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
| Problem | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1 | $ m\angle 2 = 135^\circ $ |
| 2 | $ m\angle AOC = 75^\circ $ |
| 3 | $ x = 37 $, angles = $ 74^\circ $ |
| 4 | $ x = 5 $, angles = $ 35^\circ $ |
All based on the property that
vertical angles are congruent.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of angle pair relationships worksheet.