Angle properties: Angles centered at a point?

In summary, to find the value of x, we can use the equation a+b+c+d=360 and substitute the given angles (a=45, b=x+44, c=3x-23, d=3x). By collecting like terms and solving for x, we get the value of x as 42.
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Homework Statement


Find what x is
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I don't understand what to do with (3x-23).

Homework Equations


Angles centered at a point: a+b+c+d=360

https://drtayeb.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/igcse-math-extended.pdf
(here is a pdf of the textbook, Exercise 4A, 3i.)[/B]

The Attempt at a Solution


a+b+c+d=360
45+44=89
360-89=271
two angles left to solve for final equation: 3x,x and (3x-23)
(3x-23)? <- please tell me what to do with this, do you isolate it?
 
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Clue : Sum the whole lot into an equation for x :

3x + (3x - 23) + ------- = ??
 
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Frank212 said:

Homework Statement


Find what x is
View attachment 104457
I don't understand what to do with (3x-23).

Homework Equations


Angles centered at a point: a+b+c+d=360

https://drtayeb.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/igcse-math-extended.pdf
(here is a pdf of the textbook, Exercise 4A, 3i.)[/B]

The Attempt at a Solution


a+b+c+d=360
45+44=89
360-89=271
two angles left to solve for final equation: 3x,x and (3x-23)
(3x-23)? <- please tell me what to do with this, do you isolate it?
There are four angles, a=45, b= x+44, c=3x-23, d=3x. They are expressed in terms of x. Just add the angles, 45 + (x+44) + (3x-23) + (3x) = 360. You get the equation for the unknown x. Collect the like terms and solve for x.
 
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ehild said:
There are four angles, a=45, b= x+44, c=3x-23, d=3x. They are expressed in terms of x. Just add the angles, 45 + (x+44) + (3x-23) + (3x) = 360. You get the equation for the unknown x. Collect the like terms and solve for x.
Thank you ehild, your explanation really helped a lot.

45+(x+44)+(3x-23)+3x=360
7x+66=360
7x=294
7x/7=294/7
x=42
 
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Frank212 said:
Thank you ehild, your explanation really helped a lot.

45+(x+44)+(3x-23)+3x=360
7x+66=360
7x=294
7x/7=294/7
x=42
 

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1. What is a central angle?

A central angle is an angle formed by two radii (or line segments) originating from the center of a circle. It spans from one point on the circle to another, creating an arc.

2. What is a central angle theorem?

The central angle theorem states that the measure of a central angle is equal to the measure of the arc it intercepts. In other words, the degree measure of an arc and its corresponding central angle are equal.

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