Question

In triangle ABC, which side is the longest if these are the measures of the angles? m∠A = 60°, m∠B = (3x − 2)°, m∠C = (2x + 7)°

Answer 1

Answer:

AC

Step-by-step explanation:

First, let's find m∠B and m∠C by solving for x. Since the sum of interior angles in a triangle is 180°, we know that:

60 + 3x - 2 + 2x + 7 = 180

5x + 65 = 180

5x = 115

x = 23° so m∠B = 3(23) - 2 = 67° and m∠C = 2(23) + 7 = 53°. The longest side of a triangle is always opposite to the largest angle of the triangle, and since m∠B is the largest, we know that the side opposite to ∠B is the longest. That side is AC.