Math Problem Statement

The image shows a triangle with angles labeled as 75°, x + 64°, and x + 49°.

Solution

The image shows a triangle with angles labeled as follows:

  1. The angle at vertex AA is 7575^\circ.
  2. One of the other angles is labeled as x+64x + 64.
  3. The remaining angle is labeled as x+49x + 49.

We know that the sum of all interior angles of a triangle is always 180180^\circ. Thus, we can set up the following equation to solve for xx:

75+(x+64)+(x+49)=18075^\circ + (x + 64) + (x + 49) = 180^\circ

Now, let's simplify and solve for xx:

75+x+64+x+49=18075 + x + 64 + x + 49 = 180 75+64+49+2x=18075 + 64 + 49 + 2x = 180 188+2x=180188 + 2x = 180 2x=1801882x = 180 - 188 2x=82x = -8 x=4x = -4

Now that we know x=4x = -4, we can substitute this value back into the expressions for the other angles to find their measures:

  • x+64=4+64=60x + 64 = -4 + 64 = 60^\circ
  • x+49=4+49=45x + 49 = -4 + 49 = 45^\circ

Thus, the three angles of the triangle are:

  • 7575^\circ,
  • 6060^\circ,
  • 4545^\circ.

These angles indeed sum up to 180180^\circ, confirming the solution is correct.

Would you like more details on any step? Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you solve for xx when given different types of angle relationships in polygons?
  2. What are some common angle properties of triangles that are useful for problem-solving?
  3. Can a triangle have a negative angle? If not, why do we allow negative solutions like x=4x = -4?
  4. How do the properties of an isosceles triangle differ from this type of triangle?
  5. What is the importance of the sum of interior angles in polygons?

Tip: When solving for angles, always remember that the sum of interior angles for a triangle is 180180^\circ, regardless of the triangle type.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Sum Property of a Triangle
Algebra

Formulas

Sum of interior angles of a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Sum of Interior Angles of a Triangle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10