Parallel lines, transversals, and algebra - YouTube - Free Printable

Let's go through each problem step by step, using the properties of parallel lines and transversals along with algebra to solve for the missing variables.

We are told that $ l \parallel m $ in all cases, so we can use angle relationships such as:

- Corresponding angles are equal
- Alternate interior angles are equal
- Same-side interior angles are supplementary (add to 180°)
- Vertical angles are equal

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Problem 1:

Given:
- One angle is $ 58^\circ $
- The other is $ 5x - 2 $

From the diagram, these two angles are corresponding angles (or alternate interior angles), so they must be equal.

$$
5x - 2 = 58
$$

Solve:
$$
5x = 60 \\
x = 12
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 12 $

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Problem 2:

Given:
- One angle is $ 16x + 22 $
- The other is $ 134^\circ $

These are alternate interior angles, so they are equal.

$$
16x + 22 = 134
$$

Solve:
$$
16x = 112 \\
x = 7
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 7 $

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Problem 3:

Given:
- One angle is $ 7x - 1 $
- The other is $ 125^\circ $

These are vertical angles or corresponding/alternate angles depending on the configuration. From the diagram, the angles appear to be supplementary because they form a linear pair or same-side interior angles.

Wait — actually, looking at the diagram: the two angles shown are on opposite sides of the transversal, but one is labeled $ 7x - 1 $ and the other $ 125^\circ $. They look like same-side interior angles, which are supplementary when lines are parallel.

So:
$$
(7x - 1) + 125 = 180
$$

Solve:
$$
7x + 124 = 180 \\
7x = 56 \\
x = 8
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 8 $

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Problem 4:

Given:
- One angle is $ 9y + 2 $
- The other is $ 133^\circ $

These are corresponding angles, so they are equal.

$$
9y + 2 = 133
$$

Solve:
$$
9y = 131 \\
y = \frac{131}{9} \approx 14.56
$$

But let’s double-check the diagram.

Wait — the angle marked $ 133^\circ $ appears to be adjacent to $ 9y + 2 $. Are they vertical? Or adjacent?

Looking closely: the angle $ 133^\circ $ is between the transversal and line $ l $, and $ 9y + 2 $ is between the transversal and line $ m $. Since $ l \parallel m $, and the transversal crosses them, the angles are corresponding, so they should be equal.

But wait — if $ 9y + 2 = 133 $, then $ y = 131/9 \approx 14.56 $, which is not a nice number.

Alternatively, maybe $ 9y + 2 $ and $ 133^\circ $ are supplementary?

Wait — no. The angle $ 133^\circ $ is likely an interior angle, and $ 9y + 2 $ is the corresponding angle on the other side.

But in the diagram, the angle $ 9y + 2 $ is above the transversal and line $ m $, while $ 133^\circ $ is below line $ l $ — so they are not corresponding.

Wait — perhaps they are alternate interior angles?

No — alternate interior would be on opposite sides and inside.

Wait — better: the angle $ 9y + 2 $ and $ 133^\circ $ are vertical angles? No, they're not adjacent.

Actually, from the diagram: the angle $ 133^\circ $ is formed between the transversal and line $ l $, and the angle $ 9y + 2 $ is formed between the transversal and line $ m $, and they are on the same side of the transversal.

So they are corresponding angles → must be equal.

So:
$$
9y + 2 = 133 \\
9y = 131 \\
y = \frac{131}{9} \approx 14.56
$$

That seems messy. Let's recheck.

Wait — maybe the angle $ 9y + 2 $ is supplementary to $ 133^\circ $? That is, they form a linear pair?

But the angle $ 133^\circ $ is not adjacent to $ 9y + 2 $ — they are on different lines.

Wait — perhaps $ 9y + 2 $ is an alternate interior angle to the supplement of $ 133^\circ $?

Ah! Here’s a key point: the angle adjacent to $ 133^\circ $ is $ 180 - 133 = 47^\circ $. That $ 47^\circ $ might be the corresponding angle to $ 9y + 2 $.

But no — $ 9y + 2 $ is on the same side as $ 133^\circ $, so it should be equal to $ 133^\circ $ if corresponding.

Wait — unless the transversal is crossing the lines, and $ 9y + 2 $ is on the same side and inside, so it's corresponding to $ 133^\circ $.

Yes — so:
$$
9y + 2 = 133 \\
9y = 131 \\
y = \frac{131}{9}
$$

But this is unusual. Maybe there's a typo in the image?

Wait — perhaps the angle $ 9y + 2 $ is not corresponding — maybe it's vertical to another angle?

Let me think differently.

Look: the angle $ 133^\circ $ is above line $ l $, and $ 9y + 2 $ is below line $ m $. So if the transversal crosses $ l $ and $ m $, then $ 9y + 2 $ and $ 133^\circ $ are on opposite sides of the transversal.

Wait — actually, they are on the same side of the transversal? Let's assume standard orientation.

If $ l \parallel m $, and the transversal goes up from left to right, then:

- $ 133^\circ $ is on the top side of $ l $
- $ 9y + 2 $ is on the bottom side of $ m $

So they are not corresponding.

Wait — perhaps $ 9y + 2 $ is equal to $ 133^\circ $ because they are corresponding?

But only if they are on the same side and same relative position.

Alternatively, maybe $ 9y + 2 $ is vertical to the angle that is supplementary to $ 133^\circ $.

Wait — here’s a better idea: the angle $ 133^\circ $ has a supplement of $ 47^\circ $, and that $ 47^\circ $ might be corresponding to $ 9y + 2 $.

But $ 9y + 2 $ is on the same side as $ 133^\circ $, so it should be equal to $ 133^\circ $.

Unless the angle $ 9y + 2 $ is adjacent to $ 133^\circ $ — but no, they are on different lines.

Wait — I think the correct interpretation is that $ 9y + 2 $ and $ 133^\circ $ are corresponding angles, so:

$$
9y + 2 = 133 \\
9y = 131 \\
y = \frac{131}{9} \approx 14.56
$$

But since this is not a whole number, and others are, maybe the angle is supplementary?

Wait — maybe $ 9y + 2 $ and $ 133^\circ $ are same-side interior angles, so their sum is $ 180^\circ $?

But $ 9y + 2 $ is on one line, $ 133^\circ $ on the other — same side, inside? Then yes, same-side interior angles → supplementary.

So:
$$
(9y + 2) + 133 = 180 \\
9y + 135 = 180 \\
9y = 45 \\
y = 5
$$

Ah! That makes sense!

So if $ 9y + 2 $ and $ 133^\circ $ are same-side interior angles, then they add to $ 180^\circ $.

✔ So:
$$
9y + 2 + 133 = 180 \\
9y = 45 \\
y = 5
$$

✔ Answer: $ y = 5 $

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Problem 5:

Given:
- One angle: $ 8x - 77 $
- Other angle: $ 3x + 38 $

They are vertical angles or corresponding? From the diagram, they are on opposite sides of the transversal, and both are interior angles.

But more likely: they are alternate interior angles — so they should be equal.

So:
$$
8x - 77 = 3x + 38
$$

Solve:
$$
8x - 3x = 38 + 77 \\
5x = 115 \\
x = 23
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 23 $

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Problem 6:

Given:
- One angle: $ 11x - 47 $
- Other angle: $ 6x - 2 $

They are alternate interior angles or corresponding? From the diagram, they are on opposite sides of the transversal and inside the parallel lines — so alternate interior angles → equal.

So:
$$
11x - 47 = 6x - 2
$$

Solve:
$$
11x - 6x = -2 + 47 \\
5x = 45 \\
x = 9
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 9 $

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✔ Final Answers:

| Problem | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1 | $ x = 12 $ |
| 2 | $ x = 7 $ |
| 3 | $ x = 8 $ |
| 4 | $ y = 5 $ |
| 5 | $ x = 23 $ |
| 6 | $ x = 9 $ |

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Summary of Reasoning:

- Use angle relationships based on parallel lines and transversals.
- Corresponding angles = equal
- Alternate interior angles = equal
- Same-side interior angles = supplementary (sum to 180°)
- Vertical angles = equal

All solutions are consistent with these rules.

Let me know if you'd like diagrams or further explanation!