Math Problem Statement

Find the missing angle in the triangle below.

Find the missing angle in the triangle below.

Solution

To find the missing angle xx in the triangle, we will use the fact that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180180^\circ.

The given angles are 6060^\circ and 8080^\circ.

Let's solve for xx:

x=180(60+80)x = 180^\circ - (60^\circ + 80^\circ) x=180140x = 180^\circ - 140^\circ x=40x = 40^\circ

Thus, the missing angle xx is 4040^\circ.

Would you like more details on how this process works or have any further questions? Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. How can you verify the sum of angles in a triangle?
  2. What happens if one angle in a triangle exceeds 90 degrees?
  3. Can a triangle have more than one angle greater than 90 degrees? Why or why not?
  4. How would you classify this triangle based on its angles?
  5. How can this concept be applied to polygons with more than three sides?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of interior angles in any polygon can be found using the formula 180(n2)180(n-2)^\circ, where nn is the number of sides.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle
Sum of Angles
Geometry

Formulas

Sum of Angles in a Triangle: 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7