Math Problem Statement

Given a right triangle with angles labeled as (7x + 5)°, (3x - 5)°, and the right angle (90°). Find the values of x and each angle.

Solution

This problem involves a right triangle with angles labeled as (7x+5)(7x + 5)^\circ, (3x5)(3x - 5)^\circ, and the right angle (90)(90^\circ). Since the angles in any triangle add up to 180180^\circ, we can set up an equation to solve for xx.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Set up the equation: (7x+5)+(3x5)+90=180(7x + 5) + (3x - 5) + 90 = 180

  2. Combine like terms: 10x+90=18010x + 90 = 180

  3. Isolate the xx-term: 10x=9010x = 90

  4. Solve for xx: x=9x = 9

  5. Substitute x=9x = 9 back to find the angle measures:

    • For (7x+5)(7x + 5)^\circ: 7(9)+5=63+5=687(9) + 5 = 63 + 5 = 68^\circ
    • For (3x5)(3x - 5)^\circ: 3(9)5=275=223(9) - 5 = 27 - 5 = 22^\circ
  6. Verification:

    • Check if the angles add up to 180180^\circ: 68+22+90=18068^\circ + 22^\circ + 90^\circ = 180^\circ
    • The values are correct.

Answer

The angles are:

  • (7x+5)=68(7x + 5)^\circ = 68^\circ
  • (3x5)=22(3x - 5)^\circ = 22^\circ
  • Right angle = 9090^\circ

Would you like a detailed breakdown of any specific steps or have further questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:

  1. How can you use angle sums to solve for unknowns in any triangle?
  2. How would the approach change if the triangle was not a right triangle?
  3. How does the value of xx affect each angle in this problem?
  4. What other properties of right triangles could help solve problems like this?
  5. Can you determine if a triangle is right just by using the angle measures?

Tip: Remember that the sum of the angles in any triangle always equals 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle equals 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10