Math Problem Statement

Solve for x in the right triangle where one angle is labeled 21° and the other is labeled 2x - 1°.

Solution

The image shows a right triangle with two given angles:

  1. One angle is labeled 2121^\circ.
  2. Another angle is labeled 2x12x - 1^\circ, next to the right angle.

In a right triangle, the sum of all angles is always 180180^\circ. Since one angle is 9090^\circ (the right angle), the other two angles must sum to 9090^\circ.

Thus, we can form the equation:

21+(2x1)=9021^\circ + (2x - 1)^\circ = 90^\circ

Now let's solve for xx:

21+2x1=9021 + 2x - 1 = 90

Simplifying:

20+2x=9020 + 2x = 90

2x=702x = 70

x=35x = 35

Therefore, x=35x = 35. The angle 2x12x - 1 is:

2(35)1=692(35) - 1 = 69^\circ

So the unknown angle is 6969^\circ.

Would you like further details on this calculation? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you verify the sum of angles in any triangle?
  2. What are some common properties of right triangles?
  3. Can you explain how trigonometric functions work with these angles?
  4. How does solving equations like 2x12x - 1 apply to other geometry problems?
  5. How would this problem change if it were not a right triangle?

Tip: Always check if the sum of angles matches 180° when solving problems in triangles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangle Properties
Algebra

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: 180°
Sum of non-right angles in a right triangle: 90°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem
Right Triangle Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9