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 mSQRm\angle SQR. We are given the following information about the angles in triangle ΔQRS\Delta QRS and the extended line segment:

  • mRST=(6x+7)m\angle RST = (6x + 7)^\circ
  • mQRS=(x3)m\angle QRS = (x - 3)^\circ
  • mSQR=(3x+20)m\angle SQR = (3x + 20)^\circ

In any triangle, the sum of the interior angles is always 180180^\circ. Therefore, in triangle ΔQRS\Delta QRS, we have:

mQRS+mSQR+mQSR=180m\angle QRS + m\angle SQR + m\angle QSR = 180^\circ

But we are not given mQSRm\angle QSR directly. However, mRSTm\angle RST is the exterior angle at point SS which is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles, mSQRm\angle SQR and mQRSm\angle QRS:

mRST=mSQR+mQRSm\angle RST = m\angle SQR + m\angle QRS

Substitute the given expressions:

6x+7=(3x+20)+(x3)6x + 7 = (3x + 20) + (x - 3)

Now, let's solve for xx:

6x+7=3x+x+2036x + 7 = 3x + x + 20 - 3 6x+7=4x+176x + 7 = 4x + 17 6x4x=1776x - 4x = 17 - 7 2x=102x = 10 x=5x = 5

Now that we have x=5x = 5, substitute this value back into the expression for mSQRm\angle SQR:

mSQR=3x+20=3(5)+20=15+20=35m\angle SQR = 3x + 20 = 3(5) + 20 = 15 + 20 = 35^\circ

So, the measure of mSQRm\angle SQR is 3535^\circ.

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Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the measure of angle mQRSm\angle QRS?
  2. What is the measure of angle mRSTm\angle RST?
  3. What is the sum of the angles in triangle ΔQRS\Delta QRS?
  4. How does the exterior angle theorem help in solving this problem?
  5. Can you verify the solution by finding mQSRm\angle QSR?

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