SOLUTION: The measures of the angles in a triangle are x, 3x, and 6x. Find the value of x.

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Question 595672: The measures of the angles in a triangle are x, 3x, and 6x. Find the value of x.
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The measures of the angles in a triangle are x, 3x, and 6x. Find the value of x.
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Hi, there--
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We will use the math fact that the sum of the interior angles in a triangle always add to 180 degrees. So,
x%2B3x%2B6x=180
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Simplify and solve for x.
10x=180
x=18
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The value of x is 18 degrees.
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I hope this helps! Feel free to email if any part of the explanation is unclear.
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Ms.Figgy
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