Math Problem Statement

The measures of the angles of a triangle are shown in the figure below. Solve for x. Given angles: 65°, 73°, and x.

Solution

To solve for xx in this triangle problem, we can use the fact that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180180^\circ.

Given angles:

  • One angle is 6565^\circ,
  • Another angle is 7373^\circ,
  • The third angle is xx.

Solution Steps

  1. Set up the equation for the sum of the angles: 65+73+x=18065^\circ + 73^\circ + x = 180^\circ

  2. Combine the known angles: 138+x=180138^\circ + x = 180^\circ

  3. Solve for xx by subtracting 138138^\circ from both sides: x=180138x = 180^\circ - 138^\circ x=42x = 42^\circ

Answer

The value of xx is 4242^\circ.

Would you like a detailed explanation of any of these steps, or do you have further questions?

Here are five related questions for practice:

  1. What is the measure of the third angle if two angles in a triangle are 5050^\circ and 6060^\circ?
  2. If a triangle has angles 3030^\circ and 4545^\circ, what is the measure of the third angle?
  3. Can a triangle have two angles of 9090^\circ? Why or why not?
  4. If the angles in a triangle are xx, x+20x + 20^\circ, and 2x2x, how can you find the value of xx?
  5. What are the properties of an equilateral triangle in terms of angle measures?

Tip: Remember, the sum of the angles in any triangle is always 180180^\circ, which can help you solve similar problems quickly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum
Basic Algebra

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: angle1 + angle2 + angle3 = 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8