Math Problem Statement

If CE and FH are parallel lines and m∠FGD = 56°, what is m∠CDB?

Solution

We are given that CE\overleftrightarrow{CE} and FH\overleftrightarrow{FH} are parallel lines, and mFGD=56m\angle FGD = 56^\circ. We need to determine mCDBm\angle CDB.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Identify corresponding angles: Since CEFH\overleftrightarrow{CE} \parallel \overleftrightarrow{FH}, and BD\overleftrightarrow{BD} is a transversal, the angles FGD\angle FGD and CDB\angle CDB are corresponding angles.

  2. Corresponding angles theorem: According to the corresponding angles theorem, corresponding angles formed by a transversal cutting through two parallel lines are congruent. Therefore: mCDB=mFGDm\angle CDB = m\angle FGD

  3. Substitute the given value: We are given that mFGD=56m\angle FGD = 56^\circ, so: mCDB=56m\angle CDB = 56^\circ

Thus, the measure of CDB\angle CDB is 5656^\circ.

Would you like further details, or have any questions about this explanation?

Here are 5 related questions you might consider:

  1. What are alternate interior angles and how do they apply in similar problems?
  2. How can we prove that two lines are parallel using angles formed by a transversal?
  3. If mFGDm\angle FGD had been 4040^\circ, what would mCDBm\angle CDB be?
  4. How do supplementary angles factor into problems involving parallel lines and transversals?
  5. How could you identify whether two angles are vertically opposite in a diagram like this?

Tip: When working with parallel lines and a transversal, remember that both alternate interior angles and corresponding angles are congruent.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines
Transversals
Corresponding Angles

Formulas

m∠CDB = m∠FGD

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10