Triangle Algebra Word problem

Question

One angle in a triangle has a measure that is three times as large as the smallest angle. The measure of the third angle is 50 degrees more than that of the smallest angle. Find the measure of the LARGEST angle.

Answer 1

Let C = the smallest angle, A = 3C and B = C + 50

 

3C + (C+50) + C =180

5C + 50 = 180

5C = 130

C = 26

A = 78 

B = 76

A is the largest angle.