Math Problem Statement

What is the measure of ∠BAD in the figure shown?

Solution

To solve for the measure of BAD\angle BAD in the triangle shown, we can follow these steps:

Step 1: Understand the problem

  • We are tasked to find the measure of BAD\angle BAD, which is part of ABC\triangle ABC.
  • Given:
    • A=90\angle A = 90^\circ (right angle at A).
    • DCB=65\angle DCB = 65^\circ.
    • BDC=50\angle BDC = 50^\circ.

Step 2: Find BCD\angle BCD in BCD\triangle BCD

In BCD\triangle BCD, the sum of interior angles is 180180^\circ: BCD=180DCBBDC\angle BCD = 180^\circ - \angle DCB - \angle BDC BCD=1806550=65\angle BCD = 180^\circ - 65^\circ - 50^\circ = 65^\circ

Step 3: Use angles in ABC\triangle ABC

In ABC\triangle ABC:

  • BAD+BCD+A=180\angle BAD + \angle BCD + \angle A = 180^\circ.

Substitute known values: BAD+65+90=180\angle BAD + 65^\circ + 90^\circ = 180^\circ BAD=180155=25\angle BAD = 180^\circ - 155^\circ = 25^\circ

Final Answer:

BAD=25\angle BAD = 25^\circ


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Related Questions:

  1. How do you find missing angles in a triangle with different given angles?
  2. What is the triangle sum property and how is it used in geometry?
  3. Why is a right angle always 9090^\circ?
  4. How does knowing one triangle's angle help in solving for another?
  5. What are supplementary angles, and how are they applied here?

Tip: Always verify that the sum of angles in a triangle equals 180180^\circ to confirm your results!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Angle Sum Property of Triangles
Geometry

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Subtraction of known angles to find the unknown angle

Theorems

Triangle Sum Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10