Math Problem Statement

What is the value of u, given a triangle with angles 50°, 70°, and 2u?

Solution

The image shows a triangle where two angles are labeled: 50° and 70°. The third angle is expressed as 2u2u, and we are tasked with finding the value of uu.

Solution using the Triangle Angle Sum Theorem:

The sum of the interior angles in any triangle is always 180°. Therefore, we can write the equation:

50+70+2u=18050^\circ + 70^\circ + 2u = 180^\circ

Now, solve for uu:

  1. Add the known angles: 50+70=12050^\circ + 70^\circ = 120^\circ

  2. Subtract from 180° to find 2u2u: 2u=180120=602u = 180^\circ - 120^\circ = 60^\circ

  3. Solve for uu by dividing by 2: u=602=30u = \frac{60^\circ}{2} = 30^\circ

Thus, the value of uu is 30°.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to further explore:

  1. What happens to the angles in an isosceles triangle?
  2. How do we apply the exterior angle theorem to this triangle?
  3. Can you use the same approach to find the angles of a right triangle?
  4. What is the relationship between the angles in an equilateral triangle?
  5. How do supplementary and complementary angles relate to triangle angle sums?

Tip: Always remember that the sum of the angles in any triangle is 180°, which is crucial for solving problems like this.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem
Algebra

Formulas

Sum of interior angles in a triangle: 180°
Equation: 50° + 70° + 2u = 180°

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8