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In triangle ABC, with angle A measuring 25° and angle B greater than 90°, angle C must be less than 65° to satisfy the triangle inequality. The possible measures for angle C from the given options are 12°, 15°, 45°, and 50°, as they all fall within the acceptable range. Angle 70° is not a valid choice since it exceeds the maximum limit for angle C. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding angle relationships in triangles. Correctly identifying the possible values for angle C is essential for solving this type of geometry problem.
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ok you have 2 seconds to figure this one out:unsure:

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\item In triangle ABC, the measure of angle A is $25^o$ and the measure of angle B is greater than 90°. Which of the following could be the measure of angle \textbf{C}?
Indicate all possible values.

$
a.\ 12^o
\quad b.\ 15^o
\quad c.\ 45^o
\quad d.\ 50^o
\quad e.\ 70^o $

from observation I choose 4 possible but thot I would see what the replies would be
 
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$A+B > 115 \implies C < 65$
 
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