I need to solve for x in this triangle. Let me work through this step by step.
In any triangle, the sum of all three angles equals 180 degrees.
The three angles are:
- Angle A: 3x + 28
- Angle B: 5x + 52
- Angle C: 2x - 10
Let me set up the equation:
(3x + 28) + (5x + 52) + (2x - 10) = 180
Now let me combine like terms:
3x + 5x + 2x = 10x
28 + 52 - 10 = 70
So: 10x + 70 = 180
Subtract 70 from both sides:
10x = 110
Divide by 10:
x = 11
Let me verify this answer by checking if the angles add up to 180:
- Angle A: 3(11) + 28 = 33 + 28 = 61°
- Angle B: 5(11) + 52 = 55 + 52 = 107°
- Angle C: 2(11) - 10 = 22 - 10 = 12°
Check: 61 + 107 + 12 = 180 ✓
The answer checks out!
Final Answer:
x = 11
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of triangle angle sum worksheet.