Math Problem Statement

In the image, there is a right angle with two angles given: one labeled as 47° and the other as (2x - 3)°. Find the value of x.

Solution

In the image, we see a right angle with two angles given:

  • One angle is labeled as 4747^\circ.
  • The other angle is labeled as (2x3)(2x - 3)^\circ.

Since these two angles form a right angle (which is 9090^\circ), the sum of the angles must be 9090^\circ. Therefore, we can set up the following equation:

47+(2x3)=9047^\circ + (2x - 3)^\circ = 90^\circ

Now, let's solve this equation step by step:

  1. Combine like terms: 47+(2x3)=9047 + (2x - 3) = 90 473+2x=9047 - 3 + 2x = 90 44+2x=9044 + 2x = 90

  2. Subtract 44 from both sides: 2x=90442x = 90 - 44 2x=462x = 46

  3. Divide by 2: x=462x = \frac{46}{2} x=23x = 23

Thus, the value of xx is 2323.

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any other questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the measure of the unknown angle when x=23x = 23?
  2. How do we use complementary angles in geometry?
  3. Can we apply this same technique for other angles in a triangle?
  4. What are the different ways to identify a right angle in geometric figures?
  5. How does this problem change if the angle given was obtuse?

Tip: In geometry, angles that add up to 90° are called complementary angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Complementary Angles

Formulas

Angle sum of complementary angles: angle1 + angle2 = 90°

Theorems

Complementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9