Math Problem Statement

What is the missing angle in an isosceles triangle if one angle is 58°?

Solution

The triangle in your image appears to be isosceles, given that two sides are marked as equal. One of the angles is labeled as 58°, and you are likely looking to find the unknown angle.

Here’s how to approach this:

  1. In an isosceles triangle, the base angles (the angles opposite the equal sides) are equal. The angle of 58° is likely the vertex angle between the two equal sides.

  2. The sum of angles in any triangle is always 180°. So, let’s set up the equation: Let each of the unknown base angles be x.\text{Let each of the unknown base angles be } x. 58+2x=18058^\circ + 2x = 180^\circ Solving for xx: 2x=18058=1222x = 180^\circ - 58^\circ = 122^\circ x=1222=61x = \frac{122^\circ}{2} = 61^\circ

Therefore, each of the base angles is 61°.

Would you like any further explanation on this? Here are a few related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. What is the general property of angles in any triangle?
  2. How can you prove that the base angles in an isosceles triangle are equal?
  3. How would you solve a similar problem for an equilateral triangle?
  4. How do you calculate exterior angles in a triangle?
  5. How does the Pythagorean theorem apply to right-angled triangles?

Tip: In any triangle, the sum of the three interior angles is always 180°.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Angles
Isosceles Triangle

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Isosceles Triangle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8