Math Problem Statement

Two angles in a triangle are equal and their sum is equal to the third angle in the triangle. What are the measures of each of the three interior angles?

Solution

Let the measures of the two equal angles in the triangle be xx. Since the sum of the two equal angles is equal to the third angle, the third angle will be 2x2x.

In any triangle, the sum of the interior angles is always 180180^\circ. Therefore, we can write the equation:

x+x+2x=180x + x + 2x = 180^\circ

Simplifying this equation:

4x=1804x = 180^\circ

Now, solving for xx:

x=1804=45x = \frac{180^\circ}{4} = 45^\circ

Thus, the two equal angles are 4545^\circ each, and the third angle is:

2x=2×45=902x = 2 \times 45^\circ = 90^\circ

Therefore, the measures of the three interior angles are:

  • Two angles of 4545^\circ each
  • One angle of 9090^\circ

This means the triangle is a right-angled triangle.

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you prove that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees?
  2. Can a triangle have more than one right angle? Why or why not?
  3. What are the properties of an isosceles right triangle?
  4. If two angles of a triangle are equal, is the triangle always isosceles?
  5. How can you classify a triangle based on its angles and sides?

Tip: In any triangle, the largest angle is always opposite the longest side.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Sum of interior angles of a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8