Math Problem Statement

Find the value of the unknown angle x based on the provided diagram, where angles 142°, 75°, and 60° are given along with a right angle.

Solution

Let me analyze the geometry in the image and determine how to calculate the unknown angle xx.

Analysis:

  1. Angles provided:

    • 142°, 75°, 60° are given.
    • One right angle (90°) is marked.
  2. Key observations:

    • The 142° angle is part of a straight line.
    • The sum of angles around a point or along a straight line should follow the rules of angle geometry.

Let me calculate xx.


Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Calculate the angle adjacent to 142° (supplementary angle):

    • A straight line forms 180°, so: Adjacent angle to 142°=180°142°=38°.\text{Adjacent angle to } 142° = 180° - 142° = 38°.
  2. Identify the triangle involving xx:

    • In the triangle with xx, the other two angles are 38°38° and 75°75°.
    • The sum of the angles in a triangle is 180°180°, so: x+38°+75°=180°.x + 38° + 75° = 180°.
    • Simplify: x=180°(38°+75°)=180°113°=67°.x = 180° - (38° + 75°) = 180° - 113° = 67°.

Final Answer:

The value of xx is: 67°\boxed{67°}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do supplementary angles work?
  2. How do you calculate unknown angles in a triangle?
  3. Can you explain angle relationships in polygons?
  4. How do right angles simplify geometric problems?
  5. What is the importance of angle sums in geometry?

Tip:

Always check for supplementary and complementary angles when solving geometry problems—they often simplify the calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Angle Relationships
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: x + a + b = 180°
Supplementary angles: a + b = 180°

Theorems

Sum of Angles in a Triangle
Straight Line Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10