Math Problem Statement

A right triangle has one 53° angle and one 90° angle. The measure of the third angle is ______ degrees.

Solution

In this problem, we are given a right triangle with one angle measuring 5353^\circ and the right angle measuring 9090^\circ. We need to find the measure of the third angle.

Solution:

  1. In a triangle, the sum of all angles is 180180^\circ.
  2. Since one angle is 9090^\circ (right angle) and another is 5353^\circ, we can find the third angle by subtracting these two from 180180^\circ.

1809053=37180^\circ - 90^\circ - 53^\circ = 37^\circ

Answer:

The measure of the third angle is 3737^\circ.

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are some related questions you might find helpful:

  1. How do you find the angles in an isosceles right triangle?
  2. What properties distinguish a right triangle from other types of triangles?
  3. How do you verify if a triangle is a right triangle given all its angles?
  4. What are complementary and supplementary angles, and how do they relate to right triangles?
  5. How can you determine the angles of a right triangle if only one non-right angle is given?

Tip: In any triangle, knowing that the angles must add up to 180180^\circ is a helpful tool for solving unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 7-8