Math Problem Statement

What is m∠1 if α = 35° and β = 89°?

Solution

The given question asks to find the measure of angle 1\angle 1 in the triangle, where:

  • α=35\alpha = 35^\circ
  • β=89\beta = 89^\circ

From the diagram, the three angles in the triangle formed by α\alpha, β\beta, and 1\angle 1 must sum to 180° (since the sum of angles in a triangle is always 180°). Therefore, we can set up the equation:

α+β+1=180\alpha + \beta + \angle 1 = 180^\circ

Substituting the values for α\alpha and β\beta:

35+89+1=18035^\circ + 89^\circ + \angle 1 = 180^\circ

Simplifying:

124+1=180124^\circ + \angle 1 = 180^\circ

Solving for 1\angle 1:

1=180124=56\angle 1 = 180^\circ - 124^\circ = 56^\circ

Thus, 1=56\angle 1 = 56^\circ, which corresponds to option A.

Would you like further details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. What are the rules for the sum of interior angles in a polygon?
  2. How do you calculate the missing angle in any triangle if two angles are known?
  3. Can the sum of angles in a triangle ever be more or less than 180°?
  4. How does the concept of supplementary angles apply in this scenario?
  5. How can you use exterior angles to find unknown interior angles?

Tip: In any triangle, knowing two angles immediately allows you to find the third by subtracting their sum from 180°.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: α + β + ∠1 = 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9