Math Problem Statement

In a right triangle, if one angle is labeled as 2x° and another as 8x°, find the values of the angles.

Solution

In this triangle, we have:

  1. A right angle (9090^\circ).
  2. An angle labeled as 2x2x^\circ.
  3. Another angle labeled as 8x8x^\circ.

Since this is a right triangle, the sum of the three angles must be 180180^\circ.

Let's set up the equation for the sum of the angles: 2x+8x+90=1802x + 8x + 90 = 180

Simplify and solve for xx: 10x+90=18010x + 90 = 180 10x=9010x = 90 x=9x = 9

Now that we know x=9x = 9, we can find the measures of the two unknown angles:

  • 2x=2×9=182x = 2 \times 9 = 18^\circ
  • 8x=8×9=728x = 8 \times 9 = 72^\circ

So, the angles in the triangle are:

  1. 9090^\circ (right angle)
  2. 1818^\circ
  3. 7272^\circ

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do we classify a triangle based on its angles?
  2. What would happen to the angle measures if xx had a different value?
  3. Can we determine side lengths from the angles in a right triangle?
  4. How can we use trigonometric ratios to find side lengths in a right triangle?
  5. What are the properties of complementary and supplementary angles in triangles?

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

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Right Triangle
Angle Sum Property
Algebra

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: 180°
Equation: 2x + 8x + 90 = 180

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9