Math Problem Statement

Find the missing angle (∠1) given that the interior angles are 63° and 77°.

Solution

To find the missing angle 1\angle 1, we can use two key pieces of information:

  1. The angles inside a triangle sum to 180180^\circ.
  2. The angle 1\angle 1 is an exterior angle, and the exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two non-adjacent interior angles.

Steps:

  • Given the interior angles of 6363^\circ and 7777^\circ, the sum is: 63+77=14063^\circ + 77^\circ = 140^\circ
  • The exterior angle 1\angle 1 is equal to this sum: 1=140\angle 1 = 140^\circ

Thus, 1=140\angle 1 = 140^\circ.

Would you like more details or further clarification? Here are 5 questions to consider:

  1. What is the sum of all interior angles in any triangle?
  2. How does the exterior angle theorem apply to other polygons?
  3. Can a triangle have more than one exterior angle at a vertex?
  4. How can we use this method to find missing angles in quadrilaterals?
  5. What happens if the triangle is an obtuse or right triangle?

Tip: Always remember that the exterior angle of a triangle is the sum of the two opposite interior angles, which is a key property in many geometric proofs.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles in a Triangle
Exterior Angle Theorem

Formulas

Sum of interior angles of a triangle: 180°
Exterior angle of a triangle = sum of the two opposite interior angles

Theorems

Exterior Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8