Triangle Angle Sum Theorem Quick Check

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A triangle a b c is shown with angle a measuring 4 x plus 14, angle b measuring 5 x plus 4, and angle c measuring 6 x minus 3.

Use the Triangle Angle Sum Theorem to find the measure of the angles for the triangle in the diagram.

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57°, 54°, and 69°
57 degrees , 54 degrees , and 69 degrees

54°, 44°, and 82°
54 degrees , 44 degrees , and 82 degrees

59°, 63°, and 48°
59 degrees , 63 degrees , and 48 degrees

59°, 58°, and 63°
59 degrees , 58 degrees , and 63 degrees
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1 answer

The Triangle Angle Sum Theorem states that the sum of the angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

We can set up an equation to solve for x:
4x + 14 + 5x + 4 + 6x - 3 = 180

Combine like terms:
15x + 15 = 180

Subtract 15 from both sides:
15x = 165

Divide both sides by 15:
x = 11

Now, we can substitute x = 11 into the expressions for the angles:

Angle a = 4(11) + 14 = 44 + 14 = 58 degrees
Angle b = 5(11) + 4 = 55 + 4 = 59 degrees
Angle c = 6(11) - 3 = 66 - 3 = 63 degrees

Therefore, the measure of the angles for the triangle in the diagram is 58 degrees, 59 degrees, and 63 degrees.

So the correct answer is:
59 degrees, 58 degrees, and 63 degrees.