Math Problem Statement

Find the value of x and y in the triangle where angle ABC = 60°, angle ACD = 58°, and the unknown angles are labeled as x and y.

Solution

This image shows a triangle where the angles ABC=60\angle ABC = 60^\circ and ACD=58\angle ACD = 58^\circ, with the unknown angles labeled as xx and yy in the triangle.

To find xx and yy, we can use the properties of triangles, specifically that the sum of the interior angles in any triangle equals 180180^\circ.

Step 1: Find yy

The sum of the angles in triangle ABCABC is 180°: ABC+BAC+BCA=180\angle ABC + \angle BAC + \angle BCA = 180^\circ Given that ABC=60\angle ABC = 60^\circ and BAC=y\angle BAC = y, we can calculate yy by knowing that the angle BCA\angle BCA is 5858^\circ. So, 60+y+58=18060^\circ + y + 58^\circ = 180^\circ y+118=180y + 118^\circ = 180^\circ y=180118=62y = 180^\circ - 118^\circ = 62^\circ

Step 2: Find xx

In the triangle, the angle ACD=58\angle ACD = 58^\circ, and the angle ABC=60\angle ABC = 60^\circ. The remaining angle xx can be found by using the triangle angle sum again: ACD+x+60=180\angle ACD + x + 60^\circ = 180^\circ 58+x+60=18058^\circ + x + 60^\circ = 180^\circ x+118=180x + 118^\circ = 180^\circ x=180118=62x = 180^\circ - 118^\circ = 62^\circ

So, both x=62x = 62^\circ and y=62y = 62^\circ.

Would you like further clarification or have any questions? Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. What is the difference between exterior and interior angles in a triangle?
  2. How can the sum of angles in polygons help in geometry problems?
  3. What other methods can we use to solve for unknown angles in polygons?
  4. How does the triangle inequality theorem relate to finding angles?
  5. How would we solve for missing sides in a triangle using trigonometry?

Tip: Always check the sum of the angles in a triangle. If the sum doesn't add up to 180°, something may be wrong with your calculations or assumptions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Angle Sum Theorem

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9