Math Problem Statement

Triangle is shown below, with the angle measures as indicated.

Angle A is n plus 20 degrees, angle b is left parenthesis 3 n minus 10 right parenthesis degrees, angle C is n degrees.

What are the measures of and ? Use the drop-down menus to select the correct responses.

The measure of angle A is Query 1 . The measure of angle B is values are 3n - 10 and n + 20

Solution

To find the measures of angles A, B, and C in the triangle, we need to use the fact that the sum of the interior angles in any triangle is always 180180^\circ.

Given:

  • Angle A = n+20n + 20^\circ
  • Angle B = 3n103n - 10^\circ
  • Angle C = nn^\circ

Now, the equation based on the angle sum property of the triangle is:

(n+20)+(3n10)+n=180(n + 20^\circ) + (3n - 10^\circ) + n^\circ = 180^\circ

Step 1: Combine like terms

n+3n+n+2010=180n + 3n + n + 20^\circ - 10^\circ = 180^\circ 5n+10=1805n + 10^\circ = 180^\circ

Step 2: Solve for nn

Subtract 1010^\circ from both sides: 5n=1705n = 170^\circ Divide by 5: n=34n = 34^\circ

Step 3: Find the measures of each angle

  • Angle A: n+20=34+20=54n + 20^\circ = 34^\circ + 20^\circ = 54^\circ
  • Angle B: 3n10=3(34)10=10210=923n - 10^\circ = 3(34^\circ) - 10^\circ = 102^\circ - 10^\circ = 92^\circ
  • Angle C: n=34n = 34^\circ

Final answers:

  • The measure of angle A is 54 degrees.
  • The measure of angle B is 92 degrees.

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Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. What would the angles be if nn was equal to 40 degrees?
  2. Can the values of nn create a triangle where all angles are equal?
  3. How would the triangle change if the sum of angles was 200 degrees instead?
  4. What would be the third angle if angles A and B were provided?
  5. How do you calculate the area of a triangle if you know two angles and one side?

Tip: Always double-check your calculations, especially when summing angles in a triangle.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra

Formulas

Sum of interior angles in a triangle = 180 degrees

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10