Math Problem Statement

The measures of the angles of a triangle are given.

The measure of angle A is (x+4) The measure of angle B is twice the measure of angle A The measure of angle C is equal to the measure of angle B What is the value of x?

Solution

To solve for xx, we will use the property of triangles that the sum of the measures of the angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ.

Step 1: Express the angles

  • Angle A=x+4A = x + 4
  • Angle B=2Angle A=2(x+4)B = 2 \cdot \text{Angle A} = 2(x + 4)
  • Angle C=Angle B=2(x+4)C = \text{Angle B} = 2(x + 4)

Step 2: Write the equation

The sum of the angles is: Angle A+Angle B+Angle C=180\text{Angle A} + \text{Angle B} + \text{Angle C} = 180 Substitute the expressions for each angle: (x+4)+2(x+4)+2(x+4)=180(x + 4) + 2(x + 4) + 2(x + 4) = 180

Step 3: Simplify the equation

Expand each term: x+4+2x+8+2x+8=180x + 4 + 2x + 8 + 2x + 8 = 180 Combine like terms: 5x+20=1805x + 20 = 180

Step 4: Solve for xx

Subtract 20 from both sides: 5x=1605x = 160 Divide by 5: x=32x = 32

Final Answer:

x=32x = 32

Verification:

  • Angle A=x+4=32+4=36A = x + 4 = 32 + 4 = 36^\circ
  • Angle B=236=72B = 2 \cdot 36 = 72^\circ
  • Angle C=72C = 72^\circ
  • Sum of the angles: 36+72+72=18036 + 72 + 72 = 180, which confirms the solution is correct.

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Five related questions:

  1. What is the measure of each angle in the triangle after solving for xx?
  2. How would the problem change if angle CC was not equal to angle BB?
  3. Can a triangle have two equal angles if xx is negative?
  4. How do you derive the formula for the sum of the angles in a triangle?
  5. What types of triangles can this problem represent based on the given angle relations?

Tip: Always double-check your solution by substituting it back into the original equations to verify the results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Properties of Triangles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: Angle A + Angle B + Angle C = 180

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9