Math Problem Statement

m∠RST = (3x/4)° m∠TSV = (x/3)° m∠RSV = 78°

Solution

We are given the following angles in a triangle:

  • mRST=3x4m\angle RST = \frac{3x}{4}^\circ
  • mTSV=x3m\angle TSV = \frac{x}{3}^\circ
  • mRSV=78m\angle RSV = 78^\circ

Since these three angles are part of the same triangle, the sum of their measures must equal 180180^\circ. We can express this as:

mRST+mTSV+mRSV=180m\angle RST + m\angle TSV + m\angle RSV = 180^\circ

Substituting the values:

3x4+x3+78=180\frac{3x}{4} + \frac{x}{3} + 78 = 180

To solve for xx, first eliminate the fractions by finding the least common denominator (LCD) between 4 and 3, which is 12. We rewrite each term accordingly:

3x4=9x12,x3=4x12\frac{3x}{4} = \frac{9x}{12}, \quad \frac{x}{3} = \frac{4x}{12}

Now, rewrite the equation:

9x12+4x12+78=180\frac{9x}{12} + \frac{4x}{12} + 78 = 180

Combine the xx-terms:

13x12+78=180\frac{13x}{12} + 78 = 180

Now, subtract 78 from both sides:

13x12=102\frac{13x}{12} = 102

Multiply both sides by 12 to eliminate the denominator:

13x=122413x = 1224

Now, divide by 13:

x=94.15x = 94.15

Now that we know xx, we can find the angles:

  • mRST=3(94.15)470.61m\angle RST = \frac{3(94.15)}{4} \approx 70.61^\circ
  • mTSV=94.15331.38m\angle TSV = \frac{94.15}{3} \approx 31.38^\circ
  • mRSV=78m\angle RSV = 78^\circ (as given)

So, the three angles are approximately 70.6170.61^\circ, 31.3831.38^\circ, and 7878^\circ.

Do you want further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you determine if a triangle is acute, obtuse, or right based on its angles?
  2. Can we form a triangle if one of its angles exceeds 9090^\circ?
  3. What would happen to the triangle if mRSVm\angle RSV was smaller than 78°?
  4. How does the Law of Sines relate to finding missing angles in a triangle?
  5. Can a triangle have two angles larger than 9090^\circ?

Tip: Always ensure the sum of interior angles of a triangle equals 180180^\circ, regardless of its shape or size.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: m∠RST + m∠TSV + m∠RSV = 180°
Solving for x: (3x/4) + (x/3) + 78 = 180

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11