Math Problem Statement

In the diagram below, \( \angle A = (2x + 18)^\circ \), \( \angle B = (2x - 6)^\circ \), and \( \angle ACD = (6x - 8)^\circ \). What is the measure of \( \angle BCA \)?

Solution

Let's solve for the measure of BCA\angle BCA.

Given in the problem:

  • A=(2x+18)\angle A = (2x + 18)^\circ
  • B=(2x6)\angle B = (2x - 6)^\circ
  • ACD=(6x8)\angle ACD = (6x - 8)^\circ

Since BCA\angle BCA is part of a straight line along with ACD\angle ACD, we can use the fact that these two angles are supplementary: BCA+ACD=180\angle BCA + \angle ACD = 180^\circ

Step 1: Set up the equation

Since ACD=(6x8)\angle ACD = (6x - 8)^\circ, we have: BCA+(6x8)=180\angle BCA + (6x - 8) = 180

Step 2: Solve for xx using angle properties

If the given angles A\angle A, B\angle B, and C\angle C (which corresponds to BCA\angle BCA) form a triangle, they must add up to 180180^\circ. Therefore: (2x+18)+(2x6)+BCA=180(2x + 18) + (2x - 6) + \angle BCA = 180

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Linear Pair
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

\( \angle BCA + \angle ACD = 180^\circ \) (since they are supplementary)
\( \angle A + \angle B + \angle BCA = 180^\circ \) (sum of angles in a triangle)

Theorems

Supplementary Angles Theorem
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 10