Math Problem Statement

find x

Solution

To find the value of xx in the given diagram, let's analyze the triangle and the angles.

Step 1: Analyze the Triangle ABCABC

  • The triangle ABCABC is a right triangle with B=45\angle B = 45^\circ and C=50\angle C = 50^\circ.
  • The remaining angle, A\angle A, can be calculated using the sum of angles in a triangle: A=180BC=1804550=85\angle A = 180^\circ - \angle B - \angle C = 180^\circ - 45^\circ - 50^\circ = 85^\circ

Step 2: Analyze Triangle ADBADB

  • In the smaller triangle ADBADB, DAB=35\angle DAB = 35^\circ and ADB=45\angle ADB = 45^\circ.
  • We can calculate ABD\angle ABD as: ABD=180DABADB=1803545=100\angle ABD = 180^\circ - \angle DAB - \angle ADB = 180^\circ - 35^\circ - 45^\circ = 100^\circ

Step 3: Identify the Angle xx

  • xx is the exterior angle to ADC\triangle ADC at point DD.
  • By the exterior angle theorem, xx is equal to the sum of the remote interior angles: x=BDA+ADB=50+35=85x = \angle BDA + \angle ADB = 50^\circ + 35^\circ = 85^\circ

Thus, x=85x = 85^\circ.

Would you like further details, or do you have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might explore:

  1. How would you find xx if different angles were given?
  2. What if the triangle were not a right triangle?
  3. How does the exterior angle theorem apply in other situations?
  4. What is the significance of the sum of angles in a triangle?
  5. How would you verify your solution using trigonometric identities?

Tip: Remember, the sum of the interior angles of any triangle always equals 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Exterior Angle Theorem

Formulas

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Theorems

Exterior Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12