Angle CAB Calculation: Analyzing Triangle Geometry with Given Data

Question

True or false?

The size of angle CAB ∢\text{CAB} can be calculated using the data in the diagram.

AAABBBCCC76

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:06 Can we find angle C A B?
00:12 Remember, the sum of all angles in a triangle is 180 degrees.
00:19 To find angle C A B, subtract the other angles from 180 degrees.
00:25 Let's use the values we have and see if we can solve it!
00:30 Hmm, it seems we don't have enough data to find angle C A B.
00:35 And that's the solution to our question!

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we will verify the information provided in the diagram and check if it suffices to calculate the measure of CAB \angle CAB .

Firstly, consider the given data in the diagram:

  • The only provided information is the measure of angle ABC=76 \angle ABC = 76^\circ .
  • There are no side lengths, no additional angle measures, and no indication of the triangle being isosceles or equilateral.

Without further information, determining the measure of CAB \angle CAB is not possible:

  • The sum of angles in any triangle is 180 180^\circ . This requires knowing at least two angle measures to find the third.
  • Only one angle measure is given, and no side lengths are known, making it impossible to calculate CAB \angle CAB directly or indirectly.

Therefore, the claim that the size of angle CAB \angle CAB can be calculated using the diagram is False.

Answer

False