Math Problem Statement

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

Solution

The given triangle has three angles: 5050^\circ, 7070^\circ, and (6x18)(6x - 18)^\circ.

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

So, the equation becomes: 50+70+(6x18)=18050^\circ + 70^\circ + (6x - 18)^\circ = 180^\circ

Let's solve this step-by-step.

  1. Combine the constants on the left-hand side: 120+(6x18)=180120^\circ + (6x - 18)^\circ = 180^\circ

  2. Simplify further: 6x+102=1806x + 102^\circ = 180^\circ

  3. Subtract 102102^\circ from both sides: 6x=786x = 78^\circ

  4. Divide both sides by 6: x=13x = 13

Thus, x=13x = 13.

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Related questions:

  1. What is the sum of the interior angles of any polygon?
  2. How do we verify the solution for xx in a triangle?
  3. What if one of the angles was unknown? How would we solve it?
  4. Can this method be applied to non-Euclidean geometry?
  5. What are the properties of an isosceles triangle?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of interior angles in a triangle is always 180180^\circ. This rule is useful in solving for unknown angles!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra

Formulas

Sum of interior angles of a triangle: 50 + 70 + (6x - 18) = 180

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9