Math Problem Statement
- Which set of angle measures CANNOT be the angle measures of a triangle? A. 65°, 65°, 50° B. 54.3°, 47.5°, 78.2° C. 22.5°, 36.4°, 110.1° D. 40°, 40°, 100°
Solution
To determine which set of angle measures cannot form a triangle, we use the basic rule that the sum of the interior angles of any triangle is always 180°.
Let's check each option:
Option A: 65°, 65°, 50°
- 65° + 65° + 50° = 180°
This is valid because the sum is 180°.
Option B: 54.3°, 47.5°, 78.2°
- 54.3° + 47.5° + 78.2° = 180°
This is valid because the sum is 180°.
Option C: 22.5°, 36.4°, 110.1°
- 22.5° + 36.4° + 110.1° = 169°
This is not valid because the sum is less than 180°, which means these angles cannot form a triangle.
Option D: 40°, 40°, 100°
- 40° + 40° + 100° = 180°
This is valid because the sum is 180°.
Conclusion:
The set of angle measures C. 22.5°, 36.4°, 110.1° cannot form a triangle because the sum of the angles is less than 180°.
Would you like a detailed explanation of why this rule applies to all triangles, or have any other questions? Here are some related questions to explore:
- What is the relationship between the interior and exterior angles of a triangle?
- Can an equilateral triangle have angles that are not equal to 60°?
- How can we calculate the missing angle of a triangle when two angles are known?
- What is the sum of the interior angles of a polygon with n sides?
- What is the difference between acute, obtuse, and right triangles?
Tip: Always remember that the sum of angles in any triangle must be 180°!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Triangle Properties
Angle Sum Property
Formulas
Sum of interior angles of a triangle = 180°
Theorems
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8