Math Problem Statement

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Daniel drew a right-angled triangle with two equal-length sides. Write down the size of each of the three angles in his triangle.

Solution

The problem states that Daniel drew a right-angled triangle with two equal-length sides. This type of triangle is called an isosceles right triangle.

Solution:

In a right triangle, the sum of all angles is 180°, and one angle is always 90° (the right angle). Since the other two sides are equal, the angles opposite these sides must also be equal.

Let the angles be:

  1. 9090^\circ (right angle)
  2. xx^\circ
  3. xx^\circ

The total sum of angles in the triangle is: 90+x+x=18090^\circ + x + x = 180^\circ

Simplifying: 90+2x=18090^\circ + 2x = 180^\circ

Subtract 9090^\circ: 2x=902x = 90^\circ

Divide by 2: x=45x = 45^\circ

Final Answer:

The three angles in the triangle are:

  1. 9090^\circ (the right angle)
  2. 4545^\circ
  3. 4545^\circ

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Related Questions:

  1. What is an isosceles right triangle, and how is it different from other triangles?
  2. How do you calculate the angles of any triangle given specific side lengths?
  3. Can you prove why the sum of the angles in any triangle is always 180180^\circ?
  4. What is the relationship between the sides and angles in a right triangle?
  5. How can trigonometric functions (like sine and cosine) be used to verify these angles?

Tip:

In an isosceles right triangle, the two legs are equal, and the hypotenuse is always 2\sqrt{2} times the length of one leg!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Properties
Angle Sum in Triangles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Isosceles Triangle Theorem
Right-Angle Triangle Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8