Question

The three angles in a triangle have measures of 55°, 75°, and (2x)°. What is the value of x?

Answer 1

x = 25

Explanation:

The angles in a triangle add up to 180 degrees.

Using this, create an equation:

55 + 75 + 2x = 180

Solve for x:

55 + 75 + 2x = 180

130 + 2x = 180

2x = 50

x = 25

So, x = 25

Answer 2

x = 25

Explanation:

The angles in a triangle add up to 180°, so we can write an equation to model the situation:

55 + 75 + 2x = 180

Now, we can simplify and solve:

130 + 2x = 180

2x = 50

x = 25