Math Problem Statement

In triangles, solve for the unknown angles based on given algebraic expressions for each angle.

Solution

Let's go through each problem one by one:

Problem 13:

In MNP\triangle MNP, the angle measures are given as:

  • mM=(4x3)m\angle M = (4x - 3)^\circ
  • mN=(9x6)m\angle N = (9x - 6)^\circ
  • mP=(6x1)m\angle P = (6x - 1)^\circ

Since the sum of the angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ, we can set up the equation: (4x3)+(9x6)+(6x1)=180(4x - 3) + (9x - 6) + (6x - 1) = 180 19x10=18019x - 10 = 180 19x=19019x = 190 x=10x = 10

Now, let's find each angle:

  • mM=4x3=4(10)3=403=37m\angle M = 4x - 3 = 4(10) - 3 = 40 - 3 = 37^\circ
  • mN=9x6=9(10)6=906=84m\angle N = 9x - 6 = 9(10) - 6 = 90 - 6 = 84^\circ
  • mP=6x1=6(10)1=601=59m\angle P = 6x - 1 = 6(10) - 1 = 60 - 1 = 59^\circ

Solution for Problem 13:

  • x=10x = 10
  • mM=37m\angle M = 37^\circ
  • mN=84m\angle N = 84^\circ
  • mP=59m\angle P = 59^\circ

Problem 14:

In RST\triangle RST, the angle measures are:

  • mR=2x+5m\angle R = 2x + 5
  • mS=x+1m\angle S = x + 1
  • mT=7x16m\angle T = 7x - 16

The sum of the angles must be 180180^\circ: (2x+5)+(x+1)+(7x16)=180(2x + 5) + (x + 1) + (7x - 16) = 180 10x10=18010x - 10 = 180 10x=19010x = 190 x=19x = 19

Now, let's find each angle:

  • mR=2(19)+5=38+5=43m\angle R = 2(19) + 5 = 38 + 5 = 43^\circ
  • mS=19+1=20m\angle S = 19 + 1 = 20^\circ
  • mT=7(19)16=13316=117m\angle T = 7(19) - 16 = 133 - 16 = 117^\circ

Solution for Problem 14:

  • x=19x = 19
  • mR=43m\angle R = 43^\circ
  • mS=20m\angle S = 20^\circ
  • mT=117m\angle T = 117^\circ

Problem 15:

In ABC\triangle ABC, the angle measures are:

  • mA=mC13m\angle A = m\angle C - 13
  • mB=4mC11m\angle B = 4m\angle C - 11

Let mC=xm\angle C = x. Then: mA=x13,mB=4x11m\angle A = x - 13, \quad m\angle B = 4x - 11

The sum of the angles must be 180180^\circ: (x13)+(4x11)+x=180(x - 13) + (4x - 11) + x = 180 6x24=1806x - 24 = 180 6x=2046x = 204 x=34x = 34

Now, let's find each angle:

  • mC=34m\angle C = 34^\circ
  • mA=3413=21m\angle A = 34 - 13 = 21^\circ
  • mB=4(34)11=13611=125m\angle B = 4(34) - 11 = 136 - 11 = 125^\circ

Solution for Problem 15:

  • mA=21m\angle A = 21^\circ
  • mB=125m\angle B = 125^\circ
  • mC=34m\angle C = 34^\circ

Problem 16:

In JKL\triangle JKL, the angle measures are:

  • mK=mJ+9m\angle K = m\angle J + 9
  • mL=2mJ21m\angle L = 2m\angle J - 21

Let mJ=xm\angle J = x. Then: mK=x+9,mL=2x21m\angle K = x + 9, \quad m\angle L = 2x - 21

The sum of the angles must be 180180^\circ: x+(x+9)+(2x21)=180x + (x + 9) + (2x - 21) = 180 4x12=1804x - 12 = 180 4x=1924x = 192 x=48x = 48

Now, let's find each angle:

  • mJ=48m\angle J = 48^\circ
  • mK=48+9=57m\angle K = 48 + 9 = 57^\circ
  • mL=2(48)21=9621=75m\angle L = 2(48) - 21 = 96 - 21 = 75^\circ

Solution for Problem 16:

  • mJ=48m\angle J = 48^\circ
  • mK=57m\angle K = 57^\circ
  • mL=75m\angle L = 75^\circ

Do you need further details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How would the problem change if the sum of the angles was given in a different type of polygon?
  2. Can you solve for unknown angles in a quadrilateral with similar angle expressions?
  3. What happens if one of the angles is defined in terms of another unknown variable?
  4. How do you verify the correctness of your calculated angles?
  5. Can you determine the measure of an exterior angle given the interior angles?

Tip: Always double-check your calculations by ensuring the sum of the angles matches the known properties of the shape.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Angle sum property of triangles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180 degrees
Algebraic expressions to define angles

Theorems

Angle sum property of triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10