Understanding Triangle Angles

The video tutorial explores a geometry problem involving angles x, y, and z. Initially, the problem is set up with given angles x and y, and the task is to find angle z. The instructor first explains a method to solve for z by constructing a line and calculating intermediate angles. An alternative approach is then presented, involving the construction of another line and using the properties of interior angles in triangles. The tutorial demonstrates how to calculate angles a and b, which are used to find z. The video concludes with the final solution, showing that z equals 70 degrees.

What is the value of angle x in the problem setup?

• 20 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 40 degrees

• 30 degrees

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CCSS.HSG.CO.B.7

In the first method, what was constructed to find angle z?

• A line

• A rectangle

• A circle

• A square

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

What is the measure of angle y in the problem setup?

• 40 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 20 degrees

• 10 degrees

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

In the alternative method, what are the names of the new angles introduced?

• g and h

• a and b

• e and f

• c and d

What is the sum of the interior angles of the smaller triangle?

• 180 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 120 degrees

• 150 degrees

What equation is derived involving a, b, and z?

• a + b + z = 180

• a + b + z = 150

• a + b + z = 120

• a + b + z = 90

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

What is the value of a + b after solving the equation?

• 120

• 90

• 100

• 110

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

What is the final value of angle z?

• 50

• 60

• 70

• 80

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

What operation is performed to find the value of z from the equation z + 110 = 180?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

What is the total sum of angles in a triangle?

• 90 degrees

• 360 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 270 degrees

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CCSS.8.G.A.5