Math Problem Statement

Find the measures of angles 1, 2, and 3. (Hint: Find m∠1, then m∠2, and then m∠3.)

Solution

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You are asked to find the measures of angles 11, 22, and 33 in the triangle shown. Here's a step-by-step approach:

  1. Find Angle 1:

    • The triangle contains a right triangle (since the hint suggests solving angle 11 first).
    • In the given diagram, the triangle has an angle of 8585^\circ and 3535^\circ marked.
    • Since the angles of a triangle sum up to 180180^\circ, the missing angle 11 is: Angle 1=1808535=60.\text{Angle 1} = 180^\circ - 85^\circ - 35^\circ = 60^\circ.
  2. Find Angle 2:

    • Using the smaller triangle formed by the division of the original triangle, one of the angles is marked as 3535^\circ. Since it is a right triangle (from the diagram's shape), we can compute the other angle 22 as: Angle 2=9035=55.\text{Angle 2} = 90^\circ - 35^\circ = 55^\circ.
  3. Find Angle 3:

    • From the larger triangle, angle 33 should complete the right triangle.
    • The angles of a right triangle add up to 9090^\circ. Therefore, angle 33 is simply: Angle 3=90.\text{Angle 3} = 90^\circ.

Hence, the measures of angles are:

  • Angle 1=60\text{Angle 1} = 60^\circ
  • Angle 2=55\text{Angle 2} = 55^\circ
  • Angle 3=90\text{Angle 3} = 90^\circ

Would you like further details or clarifications?


Here are 5 questions that extend this problem:

  1. What is the sum of the interior angles of any triangle?
  2. How does the Pythagorean theorem apply to right triangles?
  3. Can you use the sine or cosine rule to find angles in this case?
  4. What would happen if the triangle was not a right triangle?
  5. How do you solve for missing angles in an isosceles triangle?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of the angles in any triangle is 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum
Right Triangles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Right triangle angles sum = 90°

Theorems

Triangle Sum Theorem
Right Triangle Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9