Math Problem Statement

What is the value of x in the triangle with angles (x + 6)°, (3x - 16)°, and x°?

Solution

To solve for xx in this triangle problem, we can apply the fact that the sum of the angles in any triangle must be 180180^\circ.

The angles given are:

  • (x+6)(x + 6)^\circ at point OO
  • (3x16)(3x - 16)^\circ at point MM
  • xx^\circ at point NN

We can set up the following equation for the sum of the angles: (x+6)+(3x16)+x=180(x + 6) + (3x - 16) + x = 180

Step 1: Simplify the equation.

x+6+3x16+x=180x + 6 + 3x - 16 + x = 180 5x10=1805x - 10 = 180

Step 2: Solve for xx.

5x=1905x = 190 x=38x = 38

Thus, the value of xx is 3838^\circ.

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Follow-up Questions:

  1. How would the problem change if the angle at OO were doubled?
  2. What if the angle at MM was decreased by 1010^\circ?
  3. How do we determine the largest angle in this triangle?
  4. How would you solve if this was an isosceles triangle?
  5. What are the properties of the angles in an equilateral triangle?

Tip: Remember, the sum of the angles in any triangle is always 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: (x + 6) + (3x - 16) + x = 180

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10