Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of angle x in the figure.

Solution

To determine the measure of angle xx in the given figure, let's follow the steps to solve the problem.


Step 1: Recall the sum of interior angles of a polygon.

For any nn-sided polygon, the sum of all interior angles is given by:

Sum of interior angles=(n2)×180\text{Sum of interior angles} = (n - 2) \times 180^\circ

Here, the polygon has 7 sides (heptagon). Thus:

Sum of interior angles=(72)×180=5×180=900\text{Sum of interior angles} = (7 - 2) \times 180^\circ = 5 \times 180^\circ = 900^\circ


Step 2: Add the known angles.

From the figure, the given interior angles are:

128,124,133,128,117,127128^\circ, \, 124^\circ, \, 133^\circ, \, 128^\circ, \, 117^\circ, \, 127^\circ

Let’s add them together:

128+124+133+128+117+127=757128 + 124 + 133 + 128 + 117 + 127 = 757^\circ


Step 3: Solve for angle xx.

Since the total sum of angles in the heptagon is 900900^\circ, we can find xx by subtracting the sum of the known angles from 900900^\circ:

x=900757=143x = 900^\circ - 757^\circ = 143^\circ


Final Answer:

The measure of angle xx is:

143\boxed{143^\circ}


Do you need further clarification on this solution or a step explained in more detail?
Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How is the formula for the sum of interior angles (n2)×180(n-2) \times 180^\circ derived?
  2. What are the properties of regular and irregular polygons regarding angles?
  3. How would you calculate the sum of exterior angles of a polygon?
  4. If a polygon has 8 sides, what is the sum of its interior angles?
  5. How do interior angles relate to exterior angles in a polygon?

Tip: Always check that you have accounted for all the angles in a problem, as missing even one value can lead to incorrect results!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Interior Angles of Polygons

Formulas

Sum of interior angles = (n - 2) × 180°

Theorems

Sum of interior angles in a polygon

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10