Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of the unknown angle in the quadrilateral.

Solution

To find the measure of the unknown angle in a quadrilateral, we need to use the property that the sum of all interior angles in any quadrilateral is 360°.

From the image, the angles provided are:

  1. 43°
  2. 140°
  3. 40°

Let the unknown angle be represented as xx.

According to the sum of angles in a quadrilateral: 43+140+40+x=36043^\circ + 140^\circ + 40^\circ + x = 360^\circ

Combining the known angles: 223+x=360223^\circ + x = 360^\circ

Now, subtract 223° from both sides to find xx: x=360223=137x = 360^\circ - 223^\circ = 137^\circ

The measure of the unknown angle is 137°.

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Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. What is the sum of interior angles for different polygons?
  2. How can you find an unknown angle in a triangle?
  3. Why do the interior angles in a quadrilateral add up to 360°?
  4. How would the solution change if this were a pentagon?
  5. What is the difference between interior and exterior angles in polygons?

Tip: In any polygon, the sum of interior angles is (n2)×180(n - 2) \times 180^\circ, where nn is the number of sides.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Quadrilaterals
Angles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a quadrilateral = 360°

Theorems

Sum of Interior Angles Theorem for Quadrilaterals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8