Math Problem Statement

Find the unknown angle in the following triangles write the missing angle and the type of triangle on the lines below each triangle

Find the unknown angle in the following triangle and write the missing angle and type of triangle: Given angles are 31° and 75°.

Solution

We are given a triangle with two angles marked as 3131^\circ and 7575^\circ, and we are asked to find the missing angle, denoted by xx, and determine the type of triangle.

Step 1: Calculate the missing angle

In a triangle, the sum of all interior angles is always 180180^\circ. Therefore, we can find the unknown angle xx by using the equation:

x+31+75=180x + 31^\circ + 75^\circ = 180^\circ

Simplifying this:

x=180(31+75)=180106=74x = 180^\circ - (31^\circ + 75^\circ) = 180^\circ - 106^\circ = 74^\circ

So, x=74x = 74^\circ.

Step 2: Determine the type of triangle

Since all the angles in the triangle are less than 9090^\circ, the triangle is acute (i.e., all angles are acute angles).

Final Answer:

  • x=74x = 74^\circ
  • Type of triangle: Acute triangle

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. What is the sum of angles in a quadrilateral?
  2. Can a triangle have more than one obtuse angle? Why or why not?
  3. What defines a right triangle in terms of its angles?
  4. How do we classify triangles based on their sides and angles?
  5. What is the exterior angle theorem for triangles?

Tip: Always double-check the sum of angles in polygons when solving for missing angles to avoid calculation errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: x + a + b = 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8