Math Problem Statement

ABC and DEF are parallel lines. BG = BE, angle DEG = 38°, angle GEB = 65°. Find the size of angle ABG.

Solution

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Given:

  • ABC and DEF are parallel lines.
  • BG=BEBG = BE (isosceles triangle BGEBGE).
  • DEG=38\angle DEG = 38^\circ.
  • GEB=65\angle GEB = 65^\circ.
  • Find ABG\angle ABG.

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Recognizing Isosceles Triangle Properties:

Since BG=BEBG = BE, triangle BGEBGE is isosceles. Therefore: GBE=GEB=65.\angle GBE = \angle GEB = 65^\circ.

2. Sum of Angles in Triangle BGEBGE:

The sum of angles in any triangle is 180180^\circ. Hence: BGE+GBE+GEB=180.\angle BGE + \angle GBE + \angle GEB = 180^\circ.

Substituting the known values: BGE+65+65=180.\angle BGE + 65^\circ + 65^\circ = 180^\circ. BGE=180130=50.\angle BGE = 180^\circ - 130^\circ = 50^\circ.

3. Relationship Between Parallel Lines:

The line ABC is parallel to DEF. Therefore, using the corresponding angles rule, DEG=38\angle DEG = 38^\circ implies: ABG=DEG=38.\angle ABG = \angle DEG = 38^\circ.


Final Answer:

ABG=38.\boxed{\angle ABG = 38^\circ.}

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Related Questions:

  1. What are the properties of corresponding angles when parallel lines are involved?
  2. How does the isosceles triangle property affect angle calculations?
  3. Can you prove why DEG\angle DEG corresponds to ABG\angle ABG geometrically?
  4. If BGBEBG \neq BE, how would that affect the solution?
  5. How would you solve this problem without using corresponding angles?

Tip:

When solving geometry problems, always look for relationships like parallel lines, angle rules, or symmetry (e.g., isosceles triangles) to simplify the solution.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines
Isosceles Triangles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10