Math Problem Statement

Find the unknown angle measure in a triangle where two angles are 75° and 42°.

Solution

To solve for the unknown angle xx^\circ in the triangle, we can use the fact that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180180^\circ.

The given angles are:

  • 7575^\circ
  • 4242^\circ
  • Unknown angle: xx^\circ

Using the angle sum property of a triangle:

x+75+42=180x^\circ + 75^\circ + 42^\circ = 180^\circ

Simplifying:

x+117=180x^\circ + 117^\circ = 180^\circ

x=180117x^\circ = 180^\circ - 117^\circ

x=63x^\circ = 63^\circ

Thus, the unknown angle xx is 6363^\circ.

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Here are 5 questions to expand on this:

  1. How can the exterior angle theorem help verify this result?
  2. What are the properties of a triangle with angles 4242^\circ, 7575^\circ, and 6363^\circ?
  3. How would this problem change if one of the angles was obtuse?
  4. Can we classify this triangle based on its angles?
  5. How does the triangle inequality theorem apply to this problem?

Tip: Always check that the sum of all angles in any triangle is exactly 180 degrees to ensure accuracy when solving for unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Sum Property of Triangles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8