Math Problem Statement

if angle ABC is one degree less than three times angle ABD and angle DBC = 47 degrees, find each measure.

Solution

Given the problem, let's define the angles as follows:

  • Let the measure of angle ABD\text{ABD} be xx.
  • Therefore, the measure of angle ABC\text{ABC} is 3x13x - 1 (since it's one degree less than three times angle ABD\text{ABD}).
  • Angle DBC\text{DBC} is given as 4747^\circ.

Since ABC\text{ABC} is the sum of angles ABD\text{ABD} and DBC\text{DBC}, we can write:

ABC=ABD+DBC\text{ABC} = \text{ABD} + \text{DBC}

Substituting the values we have:

3x1=x+473x - 1 = x + 47

Now, solve for xx:

3xx=47+13x - x = 47 + 1 2x=482x = 48 x=24x = 24^\circ

Now that we have xx, which is the measure of angle ABD\text{ABD}, we can find the measure of angle ABC\text{ABC}:

ABC=3x1=3(24)1=721=71\text{ABC} = 3x - 1 = 3(24) - 1 = 72 - 1 = 71^\circ

Thus, the measures of the angles are:

  • ABD=24\text{ABD} = 24^\circ
  • ABC=71\text{ABC} = 71^\circ
  • DBC=47\text{DBC} = 47^\circ (already given)

Would you like further details on this solution, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What would happen if DBC\text{DBC} were a different angle?
  2. How would the solution change if angle ABC\text{ABC} were four times angle ABD\text{ABD} instead of three times?
  3. Can you determine the type of triangle ABC\text{ABC} forms if all angles are known?
  4. How does this problem relate to the exterior angle theorem?
  5. What if angle ABC\text{ABC} was expressed as a sum of ABD\text{ABD} and twice DBC\text{DBC}?

Tip: When dealing with angle problems, always write down what each variable represents and relate all given angles to find the unknowns step by step.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle relationships

Formulas

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Theorems

Angle sum property of triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9