Math Problem Statement

If m∠A = 35° and m∠C = 79°, what is m∠B? If m∠B = 35° and m∠C = 64°, what is m∠A?

Solution

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First Question:

Given:

  • mA=35m\angle A = 35^\circ
  • mC=79m\angle C = 79^\circ

We need to find mBm\angle B.

In any triangle, the sum of the interior angles is 180180^\circ. So, mA+mB+mC=180m\angle A + m\angle B + m\angle C = 180^\circ Substitute the known values: 35+mB+79=18035^\circ + m\angle B + 79^\circ = 180^\circ Simplify: mB=1803579m\angle B = 180^\circ - 35^\circ - 79^\circ mB=180114=66m\angle B = 180^\circ - 114^\circ = 66^\circ Thus, mB=66m\angle B = 66^\circ.

Second Question:

Given:

  • mB=35m\angle B = 35^\circ
  • mC=64m\angle C = 64^\circ

We need to find mAm\angle A.

Using the same formula for the sum of angles in a triangle: mA+mB+mC=180m\angle A + m\angle B + m\angle C = 180^\circ Substitute the known values: mA+35+64=180m\angle A + 35^\circ + 64^\circ = 180^\circ Simplify: mA=1803564m\angle A = 180^\circ - 35^\circ - 64^\circ mA=18099=81m\angle A = 180^\circ - 99^\circ = 81^\circ Thus, mA=81m\angle A = 81^\circ.

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Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. How would you find the missing angle if all three angles in a triangle are unknown?
  2. What would happen if the triangle were an isosceles or equilateral triangle?
  3. How can you verify your answer for an angle in a triangle problem?
  4. How does the exterior angle theorem help in finding angles in triangles?
  5. What are the properties of the different types of triangles (acute, obtuse, right) based on angle measures?

Tip: In any triangle problem, start by checking if you have enough information to apply the angle sum property, which states that the interior angles always sum to 180 degrees.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum

Formulas

m∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8