Math Problem Statement

Find the value of the unknown angle x in a polygon with various interior and exterior angles labeled.

Solution

The image shows a polygon with various interior and exterior angles labeled, and the goal is to find the value of xx^\circ.

Step-by-step explanation:

  1. Identify the interior angles: The polygon has interior angles of 60°, 70°, 70°, and one unknown angle xx.

  2. Sum of interior angles of a polygon: For a polygon with nn sides, the sum of the interior angles is given by: S=(n2)×180S = (n - 2) \times 180^\circ This polygon has 5 sides (pentagon), so the sum of the interior angles is: S=(52)×180=3×180=540S = (5 - 2) \times 180^\circ = 3 \times 180^\circ = 540^\circ

  3. Set up the equation: The sum of the given interior angles, including xx, should equal 540°: 60+70+70+70+x=54060^\circ + 70^\circ + 70^\circ + 70^\circ + x = 540^\circ

  4. Solve for xx: First, sum up the known angles: 60+70+70+70=27060^\circ + 70^\circ + 70^\circ + 70^\circ = 270^\circ Now subtract this sum from 540°: x=540270=270x = 540^\circ - 270^\circ = 270^\circ

Thus, x=270x = 270^\circ.

Would you like more details or have any questions about this? Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you calculate the sum of interior angles for a hexagon?
  2. What is the difference between interior and exterior angles?
  3. If a polygon has 8 sides, what is the sum of its interior angles?
  4. How can exterior angles be used to find the sum of the interior angles?
  5. What is the relationship between the sum of interior angles and the number of sides of a polygon?

Tip: For any polygon, the sum of the interior angles can be quickly calculated using the formula (n2)×180(n-2) \times 180^\circ, where nn is the number of sides.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Polygons
Interior Angles
Exterior Angles

Formulas

Sum of interior angles of a polygon: (n - 2) * 180°

Theorems

Polygon Interior Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9