Math Problem Statement

The measures of the angles of a triangle are shown in the figure below. Solve for x.

Solution

We are given a triangle with a right angle, one of the angles marked as 6060^\circ, and another angle labeled as (3x12)(3x - 12)^\circ.

Since the sum of the angles in any triangle is always 180180^\circ, we can set up the following equation using this information:

90+60+(3x12)=18090^\circ + 60^\circ + (3x - 12)^\circ = 180^\circ

Let's solve for xx:

  1. Add the known angles: 90+60=15090 + 60 = 150^\circ

  2. Set up the equation: 150+(3x12)=180150^\circ + (3x - 12)^\circ = 180^\circ

  3. Simplify further: 3x12+150=1803x - 12 + 150 = 180

  4. Combine like terms: 3x+138=1803x + 138 = 180

  5. Subtract 138 from both sides: 3x=423x = 42

  6. Finally, divide by 3: x=14x = 14

The value of xx is 1414.

Would you like further details on the steps, or have any additional questions? Here are some related questions to think about:

  1. What is the sum of the angles in any triangle?
  2. How would the equation change if one of the angles was unknown?
  3. What happens if the triangle is not a right triangle?
  4. How do you solve for angles in an isosceles triangle?
  5. Can you find the other angles if the value of xx was different?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of interior angles of a triangle is always 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum
Linear Equations

Formulas

Sum of interior angles of a triangle: 180°
Linear equation solving

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 7-9