Math Problem Statement

What are the values of angles x and y in the given triangle?

Solution

The image you provided contains two problems involving angles in a geometric diagram. Let's analyze and solve each of them:

Problem 15: What is the value of angle xx?

From the diagram, we see a right triangle ABD\triangle ABD with angle xx at AA, and angle DAB=90\angle DAB = 90^\circ. There is also a 330° angle at CC, though it doesn't seem to be directly relevant for solving for xx. The triangle looks to be isosceles, as the two legs (other than the hypotenuse) seem to have equal length, implying that the two base angles are equal.

  • In an isosceles right triangle, the angles would be 4545^\circ, which corresponds to option B:45B: 45^\circ.

Thus, the value of x=45x = 45^\circ.

Problem 16: What is the value of angle yy?

In the same triangle, the angle yy appears to be the angle at vertex BB of the triangle.

Since we determined that ABD\triangle ABD is isosceles with angle ADB=45\angle ADB = 45^\circ, the remaining angle, ABD\angle ABD, would also be 4545^\circ.

Thus, the value of y=45y = 45^\circ, which corresponds to option B:45B: 45^\circ.

Answers:

  • Problem 15: x=45x = 45^\circ (Option B)
  • Problem 16: y=45y = 45^\circ (Option B)

Would you like further clarification on any part of this solution, or details on why it's an isosceles right triangle?

Here are 5 questions that expand on this topic:

  1. How do you recognize an isosceles right triangle from its diagram?
  2. Why do the angles in a right triangle sum to 180°?
  3. What are the general properties of an isosceles triangle?
  4. How would you calculate angles in non-right triangles?
  5. What role does the 330° angle play in the problem, if any?

Tip: Always check the triangle's properties first—whether it's isosceles, equilateral, or scalene—as this will often simplify angle calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Isosceles Triangle
Right Triangle

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle is 180°

Theorems

Isosceles Triangle Theorem
Pythagoras Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9