Math Problem Statement

Find the indicated angle in the triangle with angles 43°, 48°, and ?. The sum of all angles in a triangle is 180°.

Solution

The given triangle is labeled as VUW\triangle VUW, and it is a right triangle because there is a 90° angle at vertex VV. The angles provided are:

  • VUW=43\angle VUW = 43^\circ
  • WVU=48\angle WVU = 48^\circ

We are asked to find the angle at vertex WW, denoted as ??.

In any triangle, the sum of the interior angles is always 180180^\circ. Therefore, we can calculate the unknown angle ?? as follows:

MVW=180VUWWVU\angle MVW = 180^\circ - \angle VUW - \angle WVU

Substitute the known values:

MVW=1804348=89\angle MVW = 180^\circ - 43^\circ - 48^\circ = 89^\circ

Thus, the unknown angle ?? is 8989^\circ.

Answer: 8989^\circ.

Would you like more details or have any questions about this?

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  1. How do you calculate the missing angle in an isosceles triangle?
  2. What is the sum of interior angles in a quadrilateral?
  3. Can you solve a triangle using the law of sines?
  4. How do we find unknown angles in an obtuse triangle?
  5. What is the importance of angle bisectors in geometry?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of the angles in any triangle is 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum

Formulas

Sum of interior angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8