Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of angle EFG in the triangle EFG, given that angle FEG = 38°, angle EFG = 6x - 10, and angle FGN = 7x + 18.

Solution

The image asks to find the measure of angle EFG\angle EFG in the triangle EFG\triangle EFG. The given angles and expressions are:

  • FEG=38\angle FEG = 38^\circ
  • EFG=6x10\angle EFG = 6x - 10
  • FGN=7x+18\angle FGN = 7x + 18

The sum of angles in any triangle is always 180°, so the equation for the triangle EFG\triangle EFG is:

FEG+EFG+FGN=180\angle FEG + \angle EFG + \angle FGN = 180^\circ

Substituting the given values:

38+(6x10)+(7x+18)=18038^\circ + (6x - 10) + (7x + 18) = 180^\circ

Now, let's solve this equation to find the value of xx. Once we know xx, we can calculate mEFGm \angle EFG.The value of xx is 13413\frac{134}{13}, which is approximately 10.3110.31.

Now, we substitute this value of xx into the expression for EFG=6x10\angle EFG = 6x - 10 to find its measure. Let’s calculate that next.The measure of EFG\angle EFG is approximately 51.8551.85^\circ.

Since the closest option provided in the choices is 50°, the correct answer is 50°.

Would you like more details or further clarification?

Here are five related questions you might find helpful:

  1. How do you find the sum of angles in a triangle?
  2. Can you solve for the other angles in the triangle based on this solution?
  3. How do you verify the correctness of xx in this context?
  4. What if the angles were in a quadrilateral—how would the process differ?
  5. Can you explain how to approach other triangle problems involving unknown angles?

Tip: In any triangle, the sum of the interior angles will always equal 180°, which is a useful property for solving for unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Solve for x in the equation 38 + (6x - 10) + (7x + 18) = 180

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10