Math Problem Statement
In ΔQRS, start overline, Q, S, end overline QS is extended through point S to point T, m, angle, R, S, T, equals, left parenthesis, 6, x, plus, 7, right parenthesis, degreesm∠RST=(6x+7) ∘ , m, angle, Q, R, S, equals, left parenthesis, x, minus, 3, right parenthesis, degreesm∠QRS=(x−3) ∘ , and m, angle, S, Q, R, equals, left parenthesis, 3, x, plus, 20, right parenthesis, degreesm∠SQR=(3x+20) ∘ . Find m, angle, S, Q, R, .m∠SQR.
Solution
To solve the problem, we need to find the measure of angle . We are given the following information about the angles in triangle and the extended line segment:
In any triangle, the sum of the interior angles is always . Therefore, in triangle , we have:
But we are not given directly. However, is the exterior angle at point which is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles, and :
Substitute the given expressions:
Now, let's solve for :
Now that we have , substitute this value back into the expression for :
So, the measure of is .
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Here are five related questions:
- What is the measure of angle ?
- What is the measure of angle ?
- What is the sum of the angles in triangle ?
- How does the exterior angle theorem help in solving this problem?
- Can you verify the solution by finding ?
Tip: Always check the relationships between interior and exterior angles when working with triangles extended to form exterior angles.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Triangle Geometry
Exterior Angle Theorem
Formulas
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Theorems
Exterior Angle Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
High School
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