SAT Math · Lines, angles, and triangles · medium
The three angles of a triangle measure x°, 2x°, and (3x-30)°. What is the value of x?
The three angles of a triangle measure , , and . What is the value of ?
Answer and explanation
Answer: D: 35
The angles of a triangle sum to , so . Combine like terms: . Add 30: . Divide by 6: , choice D. Check: the angles are , , and , which add up to . Choice A (30) gives angles , , and , summing to . Choice B (36) gives . Choice C (25) gives angles , , and , which sum to only . Always verify by summing the three angles.
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