Math Problem Statement

Solve for x and y in the triangle where one angle is 25°, another is 20°, and there is a right angle.

Solution

To solve for xx^\circ and yy^\circ in the given diagram, we can use the properties of triangles.

Step 1: Find xx^\circ

The top triangle is a triangle with two known angles: 25° and xx^\circ. The sum of angles in any triangle must be 180°. x+25+90=180x^\circ + 25^\circ + 90^\circ = 180^\circ Solving for xx^\circ: x=1802590=65x^\circ = 180^\circ - 25^\circ - 90^\circ = 65^\circ

Step 2: Find yy^\circ

Now, consider the right triangle at the bottom. The sum of the angles in this triangle is also 180°. Since one of the angles is 90° and another is 20°, we can find yy^\circ as follows: y+90+20=180y^\circ + 90^\circ + 20^\circ = 180^\circ Solving for yy^\circ: y=1809020=70y^\circ = 180^\circ - 90^\circ - 20^\circ = 70^\circ

Final Answers:

x=65,y=70x = 65^\circ, \quad y = 70^\circ

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do the angles in a triangle always sum up to 180°?
  2. What would happen if one of the angles was 30° instead of 25°?
  3. Can you identify the types of triangles based on their angles?
  4. How does the right angle (90°) affect the calculations of other angles?
  5. What are the exterior angles of a triangle, and how do they relate to the interior ones?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of angles in any triangle is always 180°.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Angle Sum
Right Triangles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Right triangle angle properties

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem
Pythagorean Theorem (in the context of right angles)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8