Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of angle A (m∠A) in triangle ABC, where m∠A = (5x - 27)°, m∠B = (7x - 26)°, and m∠C = (10x - 23)°.

Solution

To solve for mAm \angle A, let's analyze the triangle ABC\triangle ABC where:

  1. mA=(5x27)m \angle A = (5x - 27)^\circ
  2. mB=(7x26)m \angle B = (7x - 26)^\circ
  3. mC=(10x23)m \angle C = (10x - 23)^\circ

Since the sum of the angles in any triangle is 180180^\circ, we can set up the following equation:

(5x27)+(7x26)+(10x23)=180(5x - 27) + (7x - 26) + (10x - 23) = 180

Step 1: Simplify the Equation

Combine the terms:

5x+7x+10x272623=1805x + 7x + 10x - 27 - 26 - 23 = 180

22x76=18022x - 76 = 180

Step 2: Solve for xx

Add 76 to both sides:

22x=25622x = 256

Now, divide by 22:

x=25622=11.6364x = \frac{256}{22} = 11.6364

Step 3: Find mAm \angle A

Now that we have x11.6364x \approx 11.6364, substitute this value back into mA=(5x27)m \angle A = (5x - 27):

mA=5(11.6364)27m \angle A = 5(11.6364) - 27

mA58.18227=31.182m \angle A \approx 58.182 - 27 = 31.182^\circ

Final Answer

mA31.18m \angle A \approx 31.18^\circ

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Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the measure of mBm \angle B in this triangle?
  2. What is the measure of mCm \angle C in this triangle?
  3. How would the solution change if the sum of angles were greater or less than 180180^\circ?
  4. How would you set up similar problems for quadrilaterals where the sum of angles is 360360^\circ?
  5. How can we verify that our solution for xx satisfies all angle measures in the triangle?

Tip: Always double-check calculations by plugging values back into the original equation to ensure they satisfy the conditions of the problem.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle is 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10