Math Problem Statement

Suppose that △JKL is isosceles with base JK. Suppose also that m∠J = (5x - 20)° and m∠L = (3x + 25)°. Find the degree measure of each angle in the triangle.

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extracted_text = pytesseract.image_to_string(img) extracted_textThe image contains a geometry problem involving an isosceles triangle AJKL\triangle AJKL, where:

  • The base of the triangle is JK\overline{JK},
  • The measure of J\angle J is given as (5x20)(5x - 20)^\circ,
  • The measure of L\angle L is given as (3x+25)(3x + 25)^\circ.

You are asked to find the degree measure of each angle in the triangle.

Step-by-Step Solution:

In an isosceles triangle, the two base angles are equal. Therefore, J\angle J and L\angle L must be congruent. So, we can set the two expressions for the angles equal to each other:

5x20=3x+255x - 20 = 3x + 25

Now, solve for xx:

  1. Subtract 3x3x from both sides: 2x20=252x - 20 = 25
  2. Add 20 to both sides: 2x=452x = 45
  3. Divide both sides by 2: x=22.5x = 22.5

Now, substitute x=22.5x = 22.5 back into the expressions for J\angle J and L\angle L:

  • J=5(22.5)20=112.5\angle J = 5(22.5) - 20 = 112.5^\circ,
  • L=3(22.5)+25=92.5\angle L = 3(22.5) + 25 = 92.5^\circ.

Finally, the angle at A\angle A is calculated by using the fact that the sum of the angles in any triangle is 180°. Thus,

A=180JL=180112.592.5=75.\angle A = 180^\circ - \angle J - \angle L = 180^\circ - 112.5^\circ - 92.5^\circ = 75^\circ.

Final Answer:

  • J=112.5\angle J = 112.5^\circ,
  • L=92.5\angle L = 92.5^\circ,
  • A=75\angle A = 75^\circ.

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Further Questions:

  1. How do you apply the angle sum property of a triangle in this type of problem?
  2. What happens if the triangle is not isosceles? How would you solve it then?
  3. How can you check if your calculations are correct?
  4. How can you prove that the base angles of an isosceles triangle are always equal?
  5. Can you solve this type of problem if the base angles are given as expressions involving trigonometric functions?

Tip:

Always double-check the setup for congruence or symmetry when dealing with isosceles triangles; base angles are key!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Isosceles Triangle Properties
Linear Equations
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: ∠J + ∠K + ∠L = 180°
Base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal

Theorems

Base Angles Theorem
Angle Sum Theorem for Triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10