HOTS Mathematics Primary 5 Angles

Four rays from point O form four angles. The angles are (2x)°, (3x)°, (x + 10)°, and (4x − 10)°. What is the size of the largest angle?

A 134°
B 108°
C 144°
D 90°
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Angles at a point sum to 360°. 2x + 3x + (x + 10) + (4x − 10) = 360 Step 2: Simplify. 10x + 0 = 360 10x = 360 x = 36 Step 3: Find each angle. 2x = 72°, 3x = 108°, x + 10 = 46°, 4x − 10 = 134° Step 4: The largest angle is 134°.

Correct answer: 134°

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