Math Problem Statement

Find the values of angles a, b, and c in the given triangle.

Solution

The diagram provided is of a triangle with various angles marked. Let me help you by calculating the unknown angles based on the given information.

Given Data:

  1. ∠Q = 60°
  2. ∠P = 55°
  3. ∠R = 40°
  4. ∠S is split into three angles: a, b, and c.

We are tasked with finding the values of angles aa, bb, and cc.

Solution Approach:

  1. Step 1: Triangle QPR

    • In any triangle, the sum of interior angles is always 180°.
    • In triangle QPR\triangle QPR, we have: Sum of angles=180°\text{Sum of angles} = 180° Q+P+R=180°∠Q + ∠P + ∠R = 180° Substituting the known angles: 60°+55°+40°=155°60° + 55° + 40° = 155° So, the remaining angle at vertex SS (which splits into aa, bb, and cc) is: 180°155°=25°180° - 155° = 25°
  2. Step 2: Relation between a, b, and c Since angle aa, bb, and cc form supplementary angles (angles on a straight line sum up to 180°), we can conclude: a+b+c=180°a + b + c = 180°

  3. Step 3: Angle c Notice that c=55°∠c = 55°, as it's opposite the known angle at vertex P in triangle QPR.

  4. Step 4: Calculate angle a and b

    • Now, since a+b=25°a + b = 25° (calculated in step 1), and angle b=40°b = 40°, we can now find angle aa. a=25°ba = 25° - b a=25°40°=15°a = 25° - 40° = -15°

    Given this result doesn't seem geometrically correct, it implies a miscalculation or something

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum
Linear Pair of Angles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Angles on a straight line = 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem
Linear Pair Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10