I'll solve each of the six geometry problems by applying angle properties. Let me work through them one by one.
Problem 1
Looking at the first diagram, I see two parallel lines cut by a transversal. The angle marked 65° and angle x are corresponding angles (they're in the same relative position at each intersection). When parallel lines are cut by a transversal, corresponding angles are equal.
Therefore, x = 65°.
Problem 2
In the second diagram, I see two intersecting lines forming four angles. The angle marked 114° and angle x are vertically opposite angles (they're opposite each other at the intersection point). Vertically opposite angles are always equal.
Therefore, x = 114°.
Problem 3
For the third diagram, I see two parallel lines cut by a transversal. The angle marked 120° and angle x are alternate interior angles (they're on opposite sides of the transversal and between the parallel lines). When parallel lines are cut by a transversal, alternate interior angles are equal.
Therefore, x = 120°.
Problem 4
In the fourth diagram, I see two parallel lines cut by a transversal. The angle marked 55° and angle x are consecutive interior angles (they're on the same side of the transversal and between the parallel lines). Consecutive interior angles are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180°.
So, 55° + x = 180°
x = 180° - 55°
x = 125°
Problem 5
For the fifth diagram, I see two parallel lines cut by a transversal. The angle marked 74° and angle x are alternate exterior angles (they're on opposite sides of the transversal and outside the parallel lines). When parallel lines are cut by a transversal, alternate exterior angles are equal.
Therefore, x = 74°.
Problem 6
In the sixth diagram, I see two intersecting lines forming four angles. The angle marked 118° and angle x are adjacent angles that form a straight line (they're next to each other and together make a 180° angle). Adjacent angles on a straight line are supplementary, meaning they add up to 180°.
So, 118° + x = 180°
x = 180° - 118°
x = 62°
## Final Answers:
1. x = 65°
2. x = 114°
3. x = 120°
4. x = 125°
5. x = 74°
6. x = 62°
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