Math Problem Statement

Right angle FCD intersects Line A B and Ray C E at point C. AngleFCE is congruent to AngleECD. AngleECD is complementary to AngleDCB.

A horizontal line has points A, C, B. Right angle F C D intersects the line at point C. A line extends from point C vertically to point E. Angle A C F is 45 degrees and angle F C D is 90 degrees. Which statement is true about AngleDCB and AngleACF?

They are congruent and complementary. They are congruent and supplementary. They are complementary but not necessarily congruent. They are supplementary but not necessarily congruent.

Solution

Let's break down the problem step by step:

  • Right angle FCD intersects Line AB at point C.
  • A ray extends vertically from C to E.
  • Angle FCE is congruent to Angle ECD.
  • Angle ECD is complementary to Angle DCB.
  • Angle ACF is given as 45°.
  • Angle FCD is 90°.

We are tasked with analyzing the relationship between Angle DCB and Angle ACF.

Step 1: Analyze Angles Around Point C

  • Angle ACF is 45°.
  • Since Angle FCE is congruent to Angle ECD, each of these angles must be 45° (because the two angles must sum to 90°, as Angle FCD is a right angle).

Step 2: Complementary Angles

  • It is stated that Angle ECD is complementary to Angle DCB. Therefore, the sum of these two angles must be 90°.
    • Since Angle ECD is 45°, Angle DCB must also be 45° to satisfy the complementary condition.

Step 3: Compare Angle DCB and Angle ACF

  • Angle DCB is 45° and Angle ACF is also 45°. This means:
    • Angle DCB and Angle ACF are congruent (both equal to 45°).
    • Since their sum is 90°, they are also complementary.

Conclusion:

The correct statement is:

  • They are congruent and complementary.

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Related Questions:

  1. What is the sum of complementary angles?
  2. How do congruent angles differ from complementary angles?
  3. Why is Angle DCB complementary to Angle ECD?
  4. Can two angles be congruent and supplementary?
  5. What makes an angle a right angle?

Tip: Congruent angles are always equal in measure, while complementary angles sum to 90°.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Congruent Angles
Complementary Angles

Formulas

Sum of complementary angles = 90°

Theorems

Angle Congruence Theorem
Complementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8