Math Problem Statement

In the figure, BA and BC are opposite rays. BE bisects ∠EBC and BF bisects ∠ABF. If m∠EBC = (31x - 21)° and m∠EBH = (4x + 45)°, find m∠LHB.

Solution

In the provided image, you are asked to find the measure of angle LHB\angle LHB given certain information about the angles in the diagram.

Problem Breakdown:

  1. Given:

    • BA\overrightarrow{BA} and BC\overrightarrow{BC} are opposite rays.
    • BE\overrightarrow{BE} bisects EBC\angle EBC.
    • BF\overrightarrow{BF} bisects ABF\angle ABF.
    • mEBC=(31x21)m\angle EBC = (31x - 21)^\circ.
    • mEBH=(4x+45)m\angle EBH = (4x + 45)^\circ.
  2. To Find:

    • The measure of LHB\angle LHB.

Steps to Solve:

  1. Understanding the Geometry:

    • Since BE\overrightarrow{BE} is the bisector of EBC\angle EBC, we have EBA=EBC\angle EBA = \angle EBC.
    • Similarly, BF\overrightarrow{BF} bisects ABF\angle ABF.
  2. Angle Relationships:

    • Since BA\overrightarrow{BA} and BC\overrightarrow{BC} are opposite rays, the entire angle ABC\angle ABC should sum to 180180^\circ.
    • Therefore, mEBC+mABF+mHBC=180m\angle EBC + m\angle ABF + m\angle HBC = 180^\circ.
  3. Using the given angles:

    • mEBC=(31x21)m\angle EBC = (31x - 21)^\circ.
    • mEBH=(4x+45)m\angle EBH = (4x + 45)^\circ (this angle is part of EBC\angle EBC).
    • The required mLHB=mEBH+mHBCm\angle LHB = m\angle EBH + m\angle HBC.
  4. Equation Setup:

    • The sum of mEBCm\angle EBC and mABFm\angle ABF forms part of the equation for mABC=180m\angle ABC = 180^\circ.

    Since LHB\angle LHB forms part of the bisected angle, we can directly calculate it by substituting the values given.

  5. Substitute and Solve:

    mLHB=(4x+45)+mHBCm\angle LHB = (4x + 45)^\circ + m\angle HBC

    The key is first to solve for xx using the relationships provided.

  6. Find xx: mEBC=2×mEBHm\angle EBC = 2 \times m\angle EBH (31x21)=2(4x+45)(31x - 21)^\circ = 2(4x + 45)^\circ 31x21=8x+9031x - 21 = 8x + 90 23x=11123x = 111 x=11123x = \frac{111}{23} Simplify to find xx.

Once xx is found, substitute back to find mLHBm\angle LHB.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Bisectors
Linear Pair of Angles

Formulas

m∠ABC = 180°
m∠LHB = m∠EBH + m∠HBC

Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem
Linear Pair Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12