Math Problem Statement
What is the value of angle x in the given right triangle where one angle is 18°?
Solution
In this diagram, there’s a right angle at the bottom left corner, and the angle marked as is adjacent to angle . Since the angles in a right triangle sum up to , we can find as follows:
So, .
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- What is the sum of angles in a triangle?
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- Can this approach be applied to all right-angle triangles?
Tip: Remember, the sum of angles in any triangle is always .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Angles
Right Triangles
Formulas
x = 90° - given angle
Theorems
Complementary Angles in Right Triangles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8