Intermediate Geometry : How to find an angle in a trapezoid

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : How To Find An Angle In A Trapezoid

In the trapezoid below, find the degree measure of \displaystyle j.

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Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 76^\circ

\displaystyle 153^\circ

\displaystyle 93^\circ

\displaystyle 86^\circ

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 76^\circ

Explanation:

In a trapezoid, the angles on the same leg (called adjacent angles) are supplementary, meaning they add up to \displaystyle 180 degrees.

\displaystyle j and the angle measuring \displaystyle 104 degrees are adjacent angles that are supplementary.

\displaystyle j+104=180

\displaystyle j=76

Example Question #1 : How To Find An Angle In A Trapezoid

In the trapezoid below, find the angle measurement of \displaystyle h.

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Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 85^\circ

\displaystyle 39^\circ

\displaystyle 104^\circ

\displaystyle 153^\circ

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 153^\circ

Explanation:

In a trapezoid, all the interior angles add up to \displaystyle 360 degrees.

\displaystyle 95+85+27+h=360

\displaystyle 207+h=360

\displaystyle h=153

\displaystyle h is \displaystyle 153 degrees.

Example Question #11 : Trapezoids

In the trapezoid below, find the angle measurement of \displaystyle g.

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Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 143^\circ

\displaystyle 123^\circ

\displaystyle 153^\circ

\displaystyle 133^\circ

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 143^\circ

Explanation:

All the interior angles in a trapezoid add up to \displaystyle 360.

\displaystyle 55+125+37+g=360

\displaystyle 217+g=360

\displaystyle g=143

\displaystyle g is \displaystyle 143 degrees.

Example Question #1 : How To Find An Angle In A Trapezoid

In the trapezoid below, find the angle measurement of \displaystyle f.

4

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 155^\circ

\displaystyle 145^\circ

\displaystyle 135^\circ

\displaystyle 165^\circ

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 155^\circ

Explanation:

All the interior angles in a trapezoid add up to \displaystyle 360.

\displaystyle 135+45+25+f=360

\displaystyle 205+f=360

\displaystyle f=155

\displaystyle f is \displaystyle 155 degrees.

Example Question #1 : How To Find An Angle In A Trapezoid

In the trapezoid below, find the degree measurement of \displaystyle e.

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Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 54^\circ

\displaystyle 74^\circ

\displaystyle 64^\circ

Cannot be determined from the given information.

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 74^\circ

Explanation:

In a trapezoid, the angles on the same leg (called adjacent angles) are supplementary, meaning they add up to \displaystyle 180 degrees.

\displaystyle e and the angle measuring \displaystyle 106 degrees are adjacent angles that are supplementary.

\displaystyle e+106=180

\displaystyle e=74

Example Question #1 : How To Find An Angle In A Trapezoid

In the trapezoid below, find the degree measurement of \displaystyle d.

6

Possible Answers:

Cannot be determined from the information given.

\displaystyle 102^\circ

\displaystyle 82^\circ

\displaystyle 92^\circ

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 102^\circ

Explanation:

In a trapezoid, the angles on the same leg (called adjacent angles) are supplementary, meaning they add up to \displaystyle 180 degrees.

\displaystyle d and the angle measuring \displaystyle 78 degrees are adjacent angles that are supplementary.

\displaystyle d+78=180

\displaystyle d=102

Example Question #1 : How To Find An Angle In A Trapezoid

In the trapezoid below, find the degree measurement of \displaystyle c.

7

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 96^\circ

\displaystyle 86^\circ

\displaystyle 106^\circ

\displaystyle 116^\circ

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 116^\circ

Explanation:

In a trapezoid, the angles on the same leg (called adjacent angles) are supplementary, meaning they add up to \displaystyle 180 degrees.

\displaystyle c and the angle measuring \displaystyle 64 degrees are adjacent angles that are supplementary.

\displaystyle c+64=180

\displaystyle c=116

Example Question #1 : How To Find An Angle In A Trapezoid

In the trapezoid below, find the degree measurement of \displaystyle b.

8

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 93^\circ

\displaystyle 73^\circ

\displaystyle 83^\circ

\displaystyle 103^\circ

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 93^\circ

Explanation:

In a trapezoid, the angles on the same leg (called adjacent angles) are supplementary, meaning they add up to \displaystyle 180 degrees.

\displaystyle b and the angle measuring \displaystyle 87 degrees are adjacent angles that are supplementary.

\displaystyle b+87=180

\displaystyle b=93

Example Question #5 : How To Find An Angle In A Trapezoid

In the trapezoid below, find the degree measurement of \displaystyle a.

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Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 95^\circ

\displaystyle 105^\circ

\displaystyle 115^\circ

\displaystyle 85^\circ

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 105^\circ

Explanation:

In a trapezoid, the angles on the same leg (called adjacent angles) are supplementary, meaning they add up to \displaystyle 180 degrees.

\displaystyle a and the angle measuring \displaystyle 75 degrees are adjacent angles that are supplementary.

Therefore, we can write the following equation and solve for a.

\displaystyle a+75=180

\displaystyle a=105

Example Question #1 : How To Find An Angle In A Trapezoid

In the trapezoid below, find the degree measurement of \displaystyle z.

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Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 65^\circ

\displaystyle 75^\circ

\displaystyle 105^\circ

\displaystyle 85^\circ

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 85^\circ

Explanation:

In a trapezoid, the angles on the same leg (called adjacent angles) are supplementary, meaning they add up to \displaystyle 180 degrees.

\displaystyle z and the angle measuring \displaystyle 95 degrees are adjacent angles that are supplementary.

Therefore, we can write the following equation and solve for z.

\displaystyle z+95=180

\displaystyle z=85

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