Math Problem Statement

Suppose point D is in the interior of ∠ABC, m∠ABC = 12x − 110, m∠ABD = 3x + 40, and m∠DBC = 2x − 10. What is m∠ABC?

Solution

The problem gives the following information about the angles:

  • mABC=12x110m\angle ABC = 12x - 110
  • mABD=3x+40m\angle ABD = 3x + 40
  • mDBC=2x10m\angle DBC = 2x - 10

Since point DD is inside ABC\angle ABC, we know:

mABC=mABD+mDBCm\angle ABC = m\angle ABD + m\angle DBC

This gives us the equation:

12x110=(3x+40)+(2x10)12x - 110 = (3x + 40) + (2x - 10)

Let's solve for xx:

12x110=3x+40+2x1012x - 110 = 3x + 40 + 2x - 10 12x110=5x+3012x - 110 = 5x + 30 12x5x=30+11012x - 5x = 30 + 110 7x=1407x = 140 x=20x = 20

Now substitute x=20x = 20 into the expression for mABCm\angle ABC:

mABC=12(20)110=240110=130m\angle ABC = 12(20) - 110 = 240 - 110 = 130^\circ

Thus, mABC=130m\angle ABC = 130^\circ, which corresponds to option D.

Would you like any additional details or explanations? Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. How would the solution change if mABDm\angle ABD or mDBCm\angle DBC had different expressions?
  2. Can you prove the angle addition postulate in other contexts involving triangle angles?
  3. If ABC\angle ABC were part of a triangle, what would the sum of the angles of the triangle be?
  4. How can the method of solving linear equations help in geometry problems?
  5. Can you generalize this process to handle more complex angle relationships?

Tip: When solving for variables in angle equations, always double-check that your relationships follow geometric rules like the angle addition postulate.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Angle Addition Postulate
Linear Equations

Formulas

Angle Addition Postulate: m∠ABC = m∠ABD + m∠DBC
Linear Equation

Theorems

Angle Addition Postulate

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10