Math Problem Statement

Given that triangle ABC is similar to DEF, the measure of D is 102 degrees, the measure of A is 102 degrees, and the measure of B is 63+4, find the value of X.

Solution

Since ABCDEF\triangle ABC \sim \triangle DEF, their corresponding angles are equal.

Given:

  • D=102\angle D = 102^\circ
  • A=102\angle A = 102^\circ
  • B=63+4=67\angle B = 63 + 4 = 67^\circ

Using the triangle sum theorem:

A+B+C=180\angle A + \angle B + \angle C = 180^\circ

Substituting values:

102+67+C=180102^\circ + 67^\circ + \angle C = 180^\circ

C=180169=11\angle C = 180^\circ - 169^\circ = 11^\circ

Since ABCDEF\triangle ABC \sim \triangle DEF, corresponding angles are equal:

C=F=11\angle C = \angle F = 11^\circ

B=E=67\angle B = \angle E = 67^\circ

A=D=102\angle A = \angle D = 102^\circ

Thus, X=11X = 11.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you prove that two triangles are similar?
  2. What is the triangle sum theorem and how is it used?
  3. How do corresponding angles help in solving similarity problems?
  4. What are other methods to solve for missing angles in a triangle?
  5. How does similarity affect side length ratios?

Tip: Always check if angles sum to 180° in a triangle to verify correctness!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Similarity
Angle Sum Property of a Triangle

Formulas

Angle Sum Property: A + B + C = 180°

Theorems

Triangle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9