GED Math : Angle Geometry

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Complementary Angles

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Refer to the above figure. You are given that \(\displaystyle \overleftrightarrow{AE} ||\overleftrightarrow{BD}\).

Which two angles must be complementary?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \angle ECD\) and \(\displaystyle \angle DEC\)

\(\displaystyle \angle EFC\) and \(\displaystyle \angle FCD\)

\(\displaystyle \angle AFC\) and \(\displaystyle \angle EFG\)

\(\displaystyle \angle AFG\) and \(\displaystyle \angle GFE\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \angle ECD\) and \(\displaystyle \angle DEC\)

Explanation:

\(\displaystyle \angle AFG\) and \(\displaystyle \angle GFE\) form a linear pair, so their measures add up to that of a straight angle, which is \(\displaystyle 180^{\circ }\). They must be supplementary (and cannot be complementary).

\(\displaystyle \angle AFC\) and \(\displaystyle \angle EFG\) are a pair of vertical angles - angles formed from a pair of intersecting lines which together have the lines as the union. They must be congruent, and need not be complementary.

\(\displaystyle \angle EFC\) and \(\displaystyle \angle FCD\) are a pair of same-side interior angles formed by transversal \(\displaystyle \overleftrightarrow{FC}\) across the parallel lines. They must be supplementary (and cannot be complementary).

\(\displaystyle \angle ECD\) and \(\displaystyle \angle DEC\) are the acute angles of right triangle \(\displaystyle \Delta DEC\). They must be complementary. This is the correct pair.

Example Question #1 : Complementary Angles

Angles A and B are complementary angles. The measure of angle A is \(\displaystyle 5x - 17\), The measure of Angle B is \(\displaystyle 3x - 29\). find the value of \(\displaystyle x\).

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle x = 29\)

\(\displaystyle x = -17\)

\(\displaystyle x = 5\)

\(\displaystyle x = 17\)

\(\displaystyle x = 10\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle x = 17\)

Explanation:

Since angles A and B are complementary, their measures add up to 90 degrees. Therefore we can set up our equation as such:

\(\displaystyle A + B = 90\)

-or-

\(\displaystyle 5x - 17 + 3x - 29 = 90\)

 

Combine like terms and solve for \(\displaystyle x\):

\(\displaystyle 8x - 46 = 90\)

\(\displaystyle 8x = 136\)

\(\displaystyle x = 17\)

Example Question #2 : Complementary Angles

What is the measure of an angle that is complementary to an angle measuring \(\displaystyle 72^o\)?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 72^o\)

\(\displaystyle 108^o\)

\(\displaystyle 144^o\)

\(\displaystyle 18^o\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 18^o\)

Explanation:

The sum of complementary angles is equal to \(\displaystyle 90^o\)

Set up the following equation and solve for \(\displaystyle x\):

\(\displaystyle 72+x=90\)

\(\displaystyle 72-72+x=90-72\)

\(\displaystyle x=18\)

Example Question #2 : Angle Geometry

Angles A and B are complementary angles. The measure of angle A is \(\displaystyle 4x + 25\). The measure of angle B is \(\displaystyle 6x - 15\). Solve for \(\displaystyle x\).

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle x = -8\)

\(\displaystyle x = 17\)

\(\displaystyle x = 5\)

\(\displaystyle x = 8\)

\(\displaystyle x = -5\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle x = 8\)

Explanation:

Since angles A and B are complementary angles, their measurements add up to equal 90. Therefore, we need to set up our equation as follows:

\(\displaystyle A + B = 90\)

-or-

\(\displaystyle 4x + 25 + 6x - 15 = 90\)

 

Combine like terms:

\(\displaystyle 10x + 10 = 90\)

And solve for \(\displaystyle x\):

\(\displaystyle 10x = 80\)

\(\displaystyle x = 8\)

Example Question #1 : Angle Geometry

Angles A and B are complementary angles. The measure of angle A is \(\displaystyle -2x + 50\). The measure of angle B is \(\displaystyle 5x - 20\). What are the measures of the two angles?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle Angle A = 14^{\circ}\)

\(\displaystyle Angle B = 76^{\circ}\)

\(\displaystyle Angle A = 10^{\circ}\)

\(\displaystyle Angle B = 80^{\circ}\)

\(\displaystyle Angle A = 20^{\circ}\)

\(\displaystyle Angle B = 70^{\circ}\)

No solution

\(\displaystyle Angle A = 15^{\circ}\)

\(\displaystyle Angle B = 75^{\circ}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle Angle A = 10^{\circ}\)

\(\displaystyle Angle B = 80^{\circ}\)

Explanation:

Since angles A and B are complementary, their measures add up to equal 90 degrees. Therefore we can set up an equation as follows:

\(\displaystyle A + B = 90\)

-or-

\(\displaystyle -2x + 50 + 5x - 20 = 90\)

 

Combine like terms and solve for \(\displaystyle x\):

\(\displaystyle 3x + 30 = 90\)

\(\displaystyle 3x = 60\)

\(\displaystyle x = 20\)

 

Now that we have found \(\displaystyle x\), we need to plug that back in to the two angle measurements

\(\displaystyle Angle A = -2(20) + 50\)

\(\displaystyle Angle A = -40 + 50\)

\(\displaystyle Angle A = 10\)

 

\(\displaystyle Angle B = 5(20) -20\)

\(\displaystyle Angle B = 100 - 20\)

\(\displaystyle Angle B = 80\)

Example Question #434 : Geometry And Graphs

What angle is complementary to 55?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 125\)

\(\displaystyle 35\)

\(\displaystyle 135\)

\(\displaystyle 45\)

\(\displaystyle 25\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 35\)

Explanation:

The definition of a complementary angle means that two angles must add up to 90 degrees.

To find the angle, simply subtract 55 from 90.

\(\displaystyle 90-55 = 35\)

The answer is:  \(\displaystyle 35\)

Example Question #3 : Angle Geometry

What angle is complementary to 10 degrees?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 80\)

\(\displaystyle 20\)

\(\displaystyle 190\)

\(\displaystyle 170\)

\(\displaystyle 110\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 80\)

Explanation:

Complementary angles must add up to ninety.

Subtract the given angle from 90 to find the other angle.

\(\displaystyle 90-10 = 80\)

The answer is:  \(\displaystyle 80\)

Example Question #4 : Complementary Angles

Suppose the angles \(\displaystyle (3x+2)\) and \(\displaystyle (5x-7)\) are complementary angles.  What is the value of \(\displaystyle 2x\)?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \frac{99}{4}\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{99}{8}\)

\(\displaystyle \textup{The answer is not given.}\)

\(\displaystyle 21\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{95}{4}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \frac{95}{4}\)

Explanation:

Set up the equation such that both angles sum up to 90.

\(\displaystyle (3x+2)+ (5x-7) = 90\)

\(\displaystyle 8x -5 = 90\)

Add 5 on both sides.

\(\displaystyle 8x -5 +5= 90+5\)

\(\displaystyle 8x=95\)

Divide both sides by 8.

\(\displaystyle \frac{8x}{8}=\frac{95}{8}\)

The value of \(\displaystyle 2x\) is:  \(\displaystyle 2(\frac{95}{8}) = \frac{95}{4}\)

The answer is:  \(\displaystyle \frac{95}{4}\)

Example Question #6 : Angle Geometry

Determine the value of \(\displaystyle x\) if the angles \(\displaystyle (x+2)\) and \(\displaystyle (x+6)\) are complementary.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 83\)

\(\displaystyle 47\)

\(\displaystyle 86\)

\(\displaystyle 43\)

\(\displaystyle 41\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 41\)

Explanation:

Complementary angles must add up to 90 degrees.

Set up an equation so that the sum of two angles add up to 90.

\(\displaystyle (x+2)+(x+6) = 90\)

\(\displaystyle 2x+8 = 90\)

Subtract 8 on both sides.

\(\displaystyle 2x+8 -8= 90-8\)

Simplify both sides.

\(\displaystyle 2x = 82\)

Divide by two on both sides.

\(\displaystyle \frac{2x }{2}= \frac{82}{2}\)

\(\displaystyle x=41\)

The answer is:  \(\displaystyle 41\)

Example Question #5 : Angle Geometry

What angle is complementary to \(\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{3}\) radians?

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{6}\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{4}\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{12}\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{8}\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{2\pi}{3}\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{6}\)

Explanation:

Note that this is in radians.  Recall that 2 complementary angles must add up to 90 degrees.

Since \(\displaystyle \pi\textup{ radians} = 180 \textup{ degrees}\),

\(\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{2}\textup{ radians} = 90 \textup{ degrees}\)

To find the complementary angle, subtract \(\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{3}\) from \(\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{2}\).

\(\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{2}-\frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{3\pi}{6} -\frac{2\pi}{6} = \frac{\pi}{6}\)

The answer is:  \(\displaystyle \frac{\pi}{6}\)

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