Math Problem Statement

Ratio of angles of a triangle 2:3:4, largest one is

Solution

The ratio of the angles of a triangle is given as 2:3:42:3:4. Since the sum of all angles in a triangle is always 180180^\circ, we can calculate the actual angles as follows:

  1. Let the angles be 2x2x, 3x3x, and 4x4x, where xx is a common multiplier.

  2. The sum of the angles is: 2x+3x+4x=1802x + 3x + 4x = 180 Simplify: 9x=1809x = 180 Solve for xx: x=20x = 20

  3. The angles of the triangle are: 2x=40,3x=60,4x=802x = 40^\circ, \quad 3x = 60^\circ, \quad 4x = 80^\circ

  4. The largest angle is 8080^\circ.

Final Answer:

The largest angle is 8080^\circ.

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Related Questions:

  1. How can you verify the angles form a valid triangle?
  2. What happens if the ratio changes to 1:2:31:2:3?
  3. How do you find the area of a triangle with these angles and one side given?
  4. Why must the sum of angles in a triangle always be 180180^\circ?
  5. How do angle ratios affect the classification of triangles (e.g., acute, obtuse)?

Tip:

Always check that the sum of the angles in a triangle equals 180180^\circ to ensure calculations are correct!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ratio
Angles in a Triangle
Basic Algebra

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Angle = Ratio × Multiplier

Theorems

Sum of angles in a triangle theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8