Math Problem Statement

If HI=HK=16 and m∠HJI=48°, what is m∠HJK?

Solution

To find the measure of HJK\angle HJK, let's analyze the information provided:

  1. Given Data:

    • HI=HK=16HI = HK = 16
    • mHJI=48m\angle HJI = 48^\circ
  2. Understanding the Problem:

    • The points H,I,H, I, and KK form an isosceles triangle HIKHIK because HI=HK=16HI = HK = 16.
    • JJ is a point on the base IKIK of the isosceles triangle.
    • We need to find mHJKm\angle HJK.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Since HI=HKHI = HK, HIK\triangle HIK is an isosceles triangle with HH as the vertex. In an isosceles triangle, the base angles are equal. Let mHIK=mHJI=xm\angle HIK = m\angle HJI = x.

x=48(since mHJI=48)x = 48^\circ \quad (\text{since } m\angle HJI = 48^\circ)

Now, in the isosceles triangle HIKHIK:

mHIK+mIHK+mHKI=180m\angle HIK + m\angle IHK + m\angle HKI = 180^\circ

Since mIHK=mHKIm\angle IHK = m\angle HKI (base angles of the isosceles triangle),

48+2mIHK=18048^\circ + 2m\angle IHK = 180^\circ

Solving for mIHKm\angle IHK:

2mIHK=18048=1322m\angle IHK = 180^\circ - 48^\circ = 132^\circ mIHK=1322=66m\angle IHK = \frac{132^\circ}{2} = 66^\circ

Since mHJKm\angle HJK forms a linear pair with mIHKm\angle IHK (angles on a straight line add up to 180180^\circ):

mHJK+mIHK=180m\angle HJK + m\angle IHK = 180^\circ

Substitute mIHK=66m\angle IHK = 66^\circ:

mHJK+66=180m\angle HJK + 66^\circ = 180^\circ

Solve for mHJKm\angle HJK:

mHJK=18066=114m\angle HJK = 180^\circ - 66^\circ = 114^\circ

Answer:

mHJK=114m\angle HJK = 114^\circ

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Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. If HI=16HI = 16 and HJ=10HJ = 10, what is the length of JKJK?
  2. What is the perimeter of triangle HIKHIK?
  3. If mHIK=xm\angle HIK = x, what is xx?
  4. Can the triangle HIKHIK be a right triangle? Why or why not?
  5. If HIK\triangle HIK is an isosceles triangle with HI=HKHI = HK, what is mHm\angle H?

Tip: In any isosceles triangle, the base angles are always equal, which can help simplify calculations when angles are involved.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Isosceles Triangles
Angle Relationships

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Linear pair of angles add up to 180°

Theorems

Base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal
Angle Sum Property of Triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10