# Lesson 4: Solving for Unknown Angles

Let’s figure out some missing angles.

## 4.1: True or False: Length Relationships

Here are some line segments.

Decide if each of these equations is true or false. Be prepared to explain your reasoning.

$CD+BC=BD$

$AB+BD=CD+AD$

$AC-AB=AB$

$BD-CD=AC-AB$

## 4.2: Info Gap: Angle Finding

Your teacher will give you either a problem card or a data card. Do not show or read your card to your partner.

If your teacher gives you the problem card:

3. Explain to your partner how you are using the information to solve the problem.

If your teacher gives you the data card:

2. Ask your partner “What specific information do you need?” and wait for your partner to ask for information. Only give information that is on your card. (Do not figure out anything for your partner!)
3. Before telling your partner the information, ask “Why do you need that information?”
4. After your partner solves the problem, ask them to explain their reasoning and listen to their explanation.

## 4.3: What’s the Match?

Match each figure to an equation that represents what is seen in the figure. For each match, explain how you know they are a match.

1. $g+h=180$
2. $g=h$
3. $2h+g=90$
4. $g+h+48=180$
5. $g+h+35=180$

## Summary

We can write equations that represent relationships between angles.

• The first pair of angles are supplementary, so $x+42 = 180$.
• The second pair of angles are vertical angles, so $y = 28$.
• The third pair of angles are complementary, so $z + 64 = 90$.