Math Problem Statement

In △EFG, m∠E = (7x + 12)°, m∠F = (6x − 9)°, and m∠G = (2x + 12)°. What is the value of x?

Solution

To solve for xx in this triangle problem, let’s use the fact that the sum of the interior angles in any triangle is always 180180^\circ.

Given:

  • mE=(7x+12)m\angle E = (7x + 12)^\circ
  • mF=(6x9)m\angle F = (6x - 9)^\circ
  • mG=(2x+12)m\angle G = (2x + 12)^\circ

Since mE+mF+mG=180m\angle E + m\angle F + m\angle G = 180^\circ, we can set up the equation:

(7x+12)+(6x9)+(2x+12)=180(7x + 12) + (6x - 9) + (2x + 12) = 180

Now, let’s simplify and solve this equation.

  1. Combine like terms:

7x+6x+2x+129+12=1807x + 6x + 2x + 12 - 9 + 12 = 180

15x+15=18015x + 15 = 180

  1. Subtract 15 from both sides:

15x=16515x = 165

  1. Divide by 15:

x=11x = 11

Answer:

The value of xx is 1111.

Would you like further explanation on any part of the solution?

Here are five related questions to explore:

  1. What are the actual measures of angles EE, FF, and GG when x=11x = 11?
  2. How can you verify that the angles indeed add up to 180180^\circ?
  3. What if one of the angle expressions was an exterior angle? How would that change the equation?
  4. How can you use the triangle inequality theorem to check the validity of the angle measures?
  5. What would happen if the triangle was a right triangle? How would that affect the expressions?

Tip: When solving for variables in angle expressions, always check if the calculated values satisfy the properties of a triangle, such as the angle sum property.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Angle Sum Property of a Triangle

Formulas

Sum of interior angles of a triangle: m∠E + m∠F + m∠G = 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8