Math Problem Statement

Doug needs to build an outside canopy for his daughter's playground. The angles in a diagram are listed as 2x, 3x, and 4x. What is the value of x?

Solution

This problem involves finding the value of xx where the angles are given as 2x2x, 3x3x, and 4x4x. Since these are angles of a triangle, the sum of the angles must equal 180180^\circ.

Let's set up the equation:

2x+3x+4x=1802x + 3x + 4x = 180^\circ

Simplifying:

9x=1809x = 180^\circ

Now, solve for xx:

x=1809=20x = \frac{180^\circ}{9} = 20^\circ

Thus, the value of xx is 2020^\circ, which corresponds to option C.

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Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. If the angles were 2x2x, 5x5x, and 6x6x, what would xx be?
  2. What is the sum of the interior angles in a quadrilateral?
  3. How do you find the value of angles in polygons?
  4. Can a triangle have angles with a ratio of 1:2:31:2:3? If so, what are the angles?
  5. If the angles were listed as x+10x+10, 2x2x, and 3x3x, how would you solve for xx?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of the angles in any triangle is 180180^\circ. This can help you solve for unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180 degrees

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Middle School