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Set 2: Triangles (Beginner)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

A triangle has angles of 59 degrees and 51 degrees. What is the third angle?

A triangle has angles of 59 degrees and 51 degrees. What is the third angle?

A.

70

✓ Correct
B.

71

C.

72

D.

68

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is the best answer. Third angle = 180 - 59 - 51 = 70 degrees

Why others are wrong:
B: 71 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 72 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 68 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.