Question

In a triangle, the measure of the first angle is twice the measure of the second angle. The measure of the third is 92° more than the measure of the second angle. Use the fact that the sum of the measures of the three angles of a triangle is 180° to find the measure of each angle.

The measure of the first angle is ______
The measure of the second angle is _____
The measure of the third angle is _______

Answer 1

Answer:

The measure of first angle is 44°.

The measure of second angle is 22°.

The measure of third angle is 114°.

Step-by-step explanation:

First, you have to form expressions for the 3 angles. Let second angle be x :

First angle = (2x)°

Second angle = x°

Third angle = (92 + x)°

Next, you have to add up altogether as the total angles in a triangle is 180° :

2x + x + 92 + x = 180

4x + 92 = 180

4x = 180 - 92

4x = 88

x = 88 ÷ 4

x = 22°

Lastly, you have to substitute the x-value into the expressions :

First angle = 2(22) = 44°

Second angle = 22°

Third angle = 92 + 22 = 114°