Math Problem Statement

Find the missing angle measures for the triangle ABC using the given expressions for the angles.

Solution

In the given image, we need to find the missing angle measures BCA\angle BCA and ABC\angle ABC for the triangle ABC\triangle ABC.

Step 1: Analyze the given angles

  • The angle at AA, DAB\angle DAB, is a right angle and equals 9090^\circ.
  • BAC\angle BAC is given as 9797^\circ.
  • ACB\angle ACB is given as (2x+2)(2x + 2)^\circ.
  • ABC\angle ABC is given as (14x1)(14x - 1)^\circ.

Step 2: Use the triangle sum property

The sum of the interior angles of any triangle is always 180180^\circ. Thus, for ABC\triangle ABC:

BAC+ABC+BCA=180\angle BAC + \angle ABC + \angle BCA = 180^\circ

Substitute the values and expressions for the angles:

97+(14x1)+(2x+2)=18097^\circ + (14x - 1)^\circ + (2x + 2)^\circ = 180^\circ

Step 3: Simplify the equation

Combine like terms:

97+14x1+2x+2=18097 + 14x - 1 + 2x + 2 = 180

This simplifies to:

14x+2x+98=18014x + 2x + 98 = 180

16x+98=18016x + 98 = 180

Step 4: Solve for xx

Subtract 98 from both sides:

16x=1809816x = 180 - 98

16x=8216x = 82

Now, divide by 16:

x=8216=5.125x = \frac{82}{16} = 5.125

Step 5: Find the angle measures

  1. Find BCA\angle BCA:
    • Using x=5.125x = 5.125, substitute into (2x+2)(2x + 2):

BCA=2(5.125)+2=10.25+2=12.25\angle BCA = 2(5.125) + 2 = 10.25 + 2 = 12.25^\circ

  1. Find ABC\angle ABC:
    • Using x=5.125x = 5.125, substitute into (14x1)(14x - 1):

ABC=14(5.125)1=71.751=70.75\angle ABC = 14(5.125) - 1 = 71.75 - 1 = 70.75^\circ

Final answers:

  • BCA=12.25\angle BCA = 12.25^\circ
  • ABC=70.75\angle ABC = 70.75^\circ

Would you like further clarification on any of these steps or concepts?

5 Related Questions:

  1. How do you find missing angles in a right triangle?
  2. What is the sum of interior angles in any polygon?
  3. How would the answer change if one of the angles were obtuse?
  4. Can a triangle have more than one right angle?
  5. What happens to the angle measures when a triangle is dilated?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of the angles in any triangle must equal 180180^\circ. This is a key property in solving for unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Angle Sum Property
Algebraic Equations

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: \( \angle A + \angle B + \angle C = 180^\circ \)

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10