Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of angle WXY in the triangle with angles W = 61°, Y = 62°, and X as the unknown.

Solution

The problem asks to find the measure of WXY\angle WXY.

From the image, we can see that WXY\triangle WXY is formed by three angles:

  • W=61\angle W = 61^\circ
  • Y=62\angle Y = 62^\circ
  • X\angle X is the one we need to find.

We know that the sum of the angles in any triangle is always 180180^\circ. So, we can set up the equation:

W+Y+X=180\angle W + \angle Y + \angle X = 180^\circ

Substitute the known values:

61+62+X=18061^\circ + 62^\circ + \angle X = 180^\circ

Simplify:

123+X=180123^\circ + \angle X = 180^\circ

Solve for X\angle X:

X=180123=57\angle X = 180^\circ - 123^\circ = 57^\circ

Thus, the measure of WXY\angle WXY is 57\boxed{57^\circ}.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do we prove that the sum of interior angles in a triangle is always 180180^\circ?
  2. How can we calculate an unknown angle if two angles of a triangle are known?
  3. What is the significance of exterior angles in a triangle?
  4. How would this process change for non-triangular polygons (e.g., quadrilaterals)?
  5. How does the triangle inequality theorem relate to angles in triangles?

Tip: When solving for an unknown angle in a triangle, always remember that the sum of the angles in any triangle equals 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: ∠W + ∠Y + ∠X = 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8