Questions: Three squares are joined together at the corners onto two vertical poles as shown. What is the value of x when the angles as shown?
(A) 39°
(B) 41°
(C) 43°
(D) 44°
(E) 46°
Transcript text: Three squares are joined together at the corners onto two vertical poles as shown. What is the value of $x$ when the angles as shown?
(A) $39^{\circ}$
(B) $41^{\circ}$
(C) $43^{\circ}$
(D) $44^{\circ}$
(E) $46^{\circ}$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify Given Angles and Relationships
The problem involves three squares joined together at the corners.
Given angles are 30°, 124°, 75°, and 90°.
We need to find the value of angle x.
Step 2: Analyze the Geometry of the Squares
Each square has internal angles of 90°.
The angles at the corners where the squares meet will sum up to 360°.
Step 3: Set Up the Equation
The sum of the angles around point D (where the squares meet) is 360°.
The given angles around point D are 30°, 124°, 75°, and x.
Therefore, the equation is: 30° + 124° + 75° + x = 360°.
Step 4: Solve for x
Combine the given angles: 30° + 124° + 75° = 229°.
Subtract the sum from 360° to find x: 360° - 229° = 131°.