Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
Problem 1CT
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Find the measure of A
![### Problem Statement
**Find the measure of angle A.**
#### Diagram:
There is a triangle labeled with angles and expressions:
- **Angle A:** The measure of angle A is not given and is to be found.
- **Second angle:** Labeled as \( x + 56 \).
- **Third angle:** Labeled as \( x + 53 \).
- **Fourth angle:** Given as \( 87^\circ \).
### Explanation
To find the measure of angle A, use the triangle angle sum property, which states the sum of the angles in a triangle is \(180^\circ\).
**Equation:**
\[
A + (x + 56) + (x + 53) + 87 = 180
\]
**Solve for A:**
1. Combine like terms:
\[
A + 2x + 196 = 180
\]
2. Simplify and isolate \( A \):
\[
A = 180 - 2x - 196
\]
\[
A = -2x - 16
\]
Thus, find \( x \) using additional properties or information if required, and substitute back to find \( A \). However, further steps depend on additional equations or values for \( x \).](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F9de230fa-9284-4809-b512-18ec11541b44%2F744db127-ac56-4424-a8da-93d83aeac870%2F7i28721_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement
**Find the measure of angle A.**
#### Diagram:
There is a triangle labeled with angles and expressions:
- **Angle A:** The measure of angle A is not given and is to be found.
- **Second angle:** Labeled as \( x + 56 \).
- **Third angle:** Labeled as \( x + 53 \).
- **Fourth angle:** Given as \( 87^\circ \).
### Explanation
To find the measure of angle A, use the triangle angle sum property, which states the sum of the angles in a triangle is \(180^\circ\).
**Equation:**
\[
A + (x + 56) + (x + 53) + 87 = 180
\]
**Solve for A:**
1. Combine like terms:
\[
A + 2x + 196 = 180
\]
2. Simplify and isolate \( A \):
\[
A = 180 - 2x - 196
\]
\[
A = -2x - 16
\]
Thus, find \( x \) using additional properties or information if required, and substitute back to find \( A \). However, further steps depend on additional equations or values for \( x \).

Transcribed Image Text:The image contains diagrams of two right triangles labeled as questions 6 and 8.
### Triangle for Question 6:
- The triangle is labeled with vertices and sides as follows:
- The vertex labeled 'A' forms the top point of the triangle.
- The side adjacent to the right angle is labeled \(7x + 11\).
- The side opposite the right angle and leading to point 'A' is labeled \(3x + 9\).
### Triangle for Question 8:
- This triangle is another right triangle with sides labeled:
- One side is labeled \(13x\).
- The hypotenuse is labeled \(5x\).
These triangles appear to be part of a geometry exercise, likely involving the Pythagorean theorem or solving for \(x\) using algebraic equations.
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