Math Problem Statement

find the missing angle before 3x-10 equation

Solution

Certainly! Let's go step-by-step to find the missing angle and verify the process.

  1. Given Angles:

    • One angle is 2525^\circ.
    • The second angle is x+15x + 15^\circ.
    • The third angle is 3x103x - 10^\circ.
  2. Sum of Angles in a Triangle: The sum of the angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ. Therefore, we set up the equation: 25+(x+15)+(3x10)=18025 + (x + 15) + (3x - 10) = 180

  3. Combine Like Terms: Simplify the equation by combining the constants and the xx terms: 25+x+15+3x10=18025 + x + 15 + 3x - 10 = 180 4x+30=1804x + 30 = 180

  4. Solve for xx: Subtract 30 from both sides: 4x=1504x = 150 Divide by 4: x=37.5x = 37.5

  5. Calculate Each Angle:

    • First angle (given): 2525^\circ
    • Second angle: x+15=37.5+15=52.5x + 15 = 37.5 + 15 = 52.5^\circ
    • Third angle: 3x10=3(37.5)10=112.510=102.53x - 10 = 3(37.5) - 10 = 112.5 - 10 = 102.5^\circ
  6. Verify the Sum of the Angles: 25+52.5+102.5=18025 + 52.5 + 102.5 = 180^\circ

Thus, the calculation confirms that the angles are correct.

To address the specific request to find the missing angle before solving the 3x103x - 10 equation:

  1. Calculate the other two angles given x=37.5x = 37.5:

    • x+15=52.5x + 15 = 52.5^\circ
    • 2525^\circ (given)
  2. Find the Missing Angle Directly: Subtract the known angles from 180° to find the missing angle: 180(25+52.5)=18077.5=102.5180 - (25 + 52.5) = 180 - 77.5 = 102.5^\circ

Therefore, the missing angle, which corresponds to 3x103x - 10, is confirmed to be 102.5102.5^\circ.

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Tip: When solving geometry problems, double-check each step to ensure the arithmetic is correct and all conditions are met.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

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Theorems

Angle Sum Property of a Triangle

Suitable Grade Level

High School