Math Problem Statement

Find the measures of angles RSQ and TSQ given that angle RST is a right angle, m∠RSQ = (15x - 43)° and m∠TSQ = (8x + 18)°.

Solution

To solve for the measures of angles RSQ\angle RSQ and TSQ\angle TSQ, we need to make use of the fact that:

  1. RST\angle RST is a right angle, so the sum of RSQ\angle RSQ and TSQ\angle TSQ should be 9090^\circ.
  2. The measures of RSQ\angle RSQ and TSQ\angle TSQ are given as expressions in terms of xx:
    • mRSQ=(15x43)m\angle RSQ = (15x - 43)^\circ
    • mTSQ=(8x+18)m\angle TSQ = (8x + 18)^\circ

Thus, we can set up the following equation:

(15x43)+(8x+18)=90(15x - 43) + (8x + 18) = 90

Step 1: Simplify the equation

15x43+8x+18=9015x - 43 + 8x + 18 = 90 23x25=9023x - 25 = 90

Step 2: Solve for xx

Add 25 to both sides:

23x=11523x = 115

Now, divide both sides by 23:

x=5x = 5

Step 3: Find mRSQm\angle RSQ and mTSQm\angle TSQ

Now that we have x=5x = 5, substitute this value into the expressions for mRSQm\angle RSQ and mTSQm\angle TSQ.

mRSQ=15(5)43=7543=32m\angle RSQ = 15(5) - 43 = 75 - 43 = 32^\circ mTSQ=8(5)+18=40+18=58m\angle TSQ = 8(5) + 18 = 40 + 18 = 58^\circ

Final Answer:

  • mRSQ=32m\angle RSQ = 32^\circ
  • mTSQ=58m\angle TSQ = 58^\circ

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some follow-up questions to consider:

  1. How would the equation change if the angle sum was not 9090^\circ?
  2. What if the expressions for the angles were quadratic instead of linear?
  3. How can we verify that the angles are supplementary to the right angle?
  4. What are other methods to solve for the angles without algebraic expressions?
  5. How can this type of angle problem apply to real-world scenarios?

Tip: Always double-check if your angles should sum up to a specific value, especially when dealing with geometric figures like triangles or right angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Linear Equations
Angle Relationships

Formulas

Sum of angles around a right angle: m∠RSQ + m∠TSQ = 90°
Equation solving: (15x - 43) + (8x + 18) = 90

Theorems

Angle Sum Theorem
Properties of Right Angles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10