Math Problem Statement

In the diagram below, m∠AGF = 65° and m∠CGE = 88°. Find m∠DGB.

Solution

The image presents a geometry problem involving a diagram where angles are given, and we are tasked with finding mDGBm\angle DGB. Let's break it down:

Given Information:

  • mAGF=65m\angle AGF = 65^\circ
  • mCGE=88m\angle CGE = 88^\circ
  • The problem is asking us to find mDGBm\angle DGB.

Approach:

  • Since GG is the intersection point of two lines, all angles around point GG should sum up to 360360^\circ.
  • mAGFm\angle AGF, mCGEm\angle CGE, and mDGBm\angle DGB are angles at point GG, which are part of this sum.

We can also notice that mDGBm\angle DGB is a vertically opposite angle to the combined angles mAGFm\angle AGF and mCGEm\angle CGE. Thus, we can find mDGBm\angle DGB by subtracting the sum of these two given angles from 180180^\circ (since vertically opposite angles form a linear pair).

Calculation:

mDGB=180(mAGF+mCGE)m\angle DGB = 180^\circ - (m\angle AGF + m\angle CGE) mDGB=180(65+88)m\angle DGB = 180^\circ - (65^\circ + 88^\circ) mDGB=180153m\angle DGB = 180^\circ - 153^\circ mDGB=27m\angle DGB = 27^\circ

Thus, mDGB=27m\angle DGB = 27^\circ.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How do you identify vertically opposite angles in intersecting lines?
  2. What is the sum of angles around a point?
  3. Can two angles formed by intersecting lines be supplementary?
  4. What other types of angles can be formed by intersecting lines?
  5. How can we verify if angles are congruent in a given diagram?

Tip: Always remember that vertically opposite angles are equal when two lines intersect.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Properties
Vertically Opposite Angles
Linear Pair of Angles

Formulas

m∠DGB = 180° - (m∠AGF + m∠CGE)

Theorems

Vertically Opposite Angles Theorem
Linear Pair Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8