Math Problem Statement

Two angles of a triangle have the same measure and the third one is 30 degrees greater than the measure of each of the other two. Find the measure of the LARGEST angle in the triangle.

Answer: The LARGEST angle has a measure of  degrees.

Solution

Let's denote the measure of the two equal angles as xx.

According to the problem:

  • The third angle is 30 degrees greater than each of the equal angles, so the measure of the third angle is x+30x + 30^\circ.

In a triangle, the sum of all angles is always 180 degrees, so we can write the equation:

x+x+(x+30)=180x + x + (x + 30) = 180

Simplify the equation:

3x+30=1803x + 30 = 180

Now, subtract 30 from both sides:

3x=1503x = 150

Next, divide by 3:

x=50x = 50

So, the measure of the two equal angles is 50 degrees. The third angle, which is the largest, is:

x+30=50+30=80x + 30 = 50 + 30 = 80^\circ

Thus, the measure of the largest angle is 80 degrees.

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Tip: In any triangle, the largest angle is opposite the longest side.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Triangles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180 degrees
Equation for equal angles: 2x + (x + 30) = 180

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8