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Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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**Title: Solving Angles in a Geometric Diagram**

**Instructions:**
Solve for \( x \) and then list the three angle measures.

**Diagram Explanation:**
The image contains a geometric diagram with three angles originating from a common point, resembling a triangle. These angles are denoted as:

- \( (x+3)^\circ \)
- \( (x-1)^\circ \)
- \( (x+1)^\circ \)

The sum of the angles in such a construction totals 90 degrees as they seem to form a right angle with the horizontal baseline. 

**Objective:**
To find the value of \( x \) by solving the equation based on the angle sum and then calculate the measure of each angle.

**Equation:**
\[
(x+3) + (x-1) + (x+1) = 90
\]

**Steps to Solve:**

1. Combine like terms in the equation:
   \[
   3x + 3 = 90
   \]

2. Subtract 3 from both sides:
   \[
   3x = 87
   \]

3. Divide by 3:
   \[
   x = 29
   \]

**Angle Measures:**

1. \( (x+3)^\circ = (29+3)^\circ = 32^\circ \)
2. \( (x-1)^\circ = (29-1)^\circ = 28^\circ \)
3. \( (x+1)^\circ = (29+1)^\circ = 30^\circ \)

These calculations verify the angle measures as parts of a right angle configuration.
Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Solving Angles in a Geometric Diagram** **Instructions:** Solve for \( x \) and then list the three angle measures. **Diagram Explanation:** The image contains a geometric diagram with three angles originating from a common point, resembling a triangle. These angles are denoted as: - \( (x+3)^\circ \) - \( (x-1)^\circ \) - \( (x+1)^\circ \) The sum of the angles in such a construction totals 90 degrees as they seem to form a right angle with the horizontal baseline. **Objective:** To find the value of \( x \) by solving the equation based on the angle sum and then calculate the measure of each angle. **Equation:** \[ (x+3) + (x-1) + (x+1) = 90 \] **Steps to Solve:** 1. Combine like terms in the equation: \[ 3x + 3 = 90 \] 2. Subtract 3 from both sides: \[ 3x = 87 \] 3. Divide by 3: \[ x = 29 \] **Angle Measures:** 1. \( (x+3)^\circ = (29+3)^\circ = 32^\circ \) 2. \( (x-1)^\circ = (29-1)^\circ = 28^\circ \) 3. \( (x+1)^\circ = (29+1)^\circ = 30^\circ \) These calculations verify the angle measures as parts of a right angle configuration.
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