Math Problem Statement

Triangle GHI is formed by connecting the midpoints of the side of triangle DEF. The measures of the interior angles of triangle DEF are shown. Find the measure of ∠DIG. Figures not necessarily drawn to scale.

Solution

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given triangle diagram and the relationships between the angles.

Analysis:

  1. Triangle DEF is the larger triangle, and triangle GHI is formed by connecting the midpoints of triangle DEF.

    • This makes triangle GHI a midsegment triangle, meaning its sides are parallel to the sides of the larger triangle, and its angles correspond proportionally to the angles of DEF.
  2. From the diagram:

    • F=47\angle F = 47^\circ,
    • E=62\angle E = 62^\circ,
    • D=71\angle D = 71^\circ.
  3. Triangle DEF is a triangle, so the sum of its interior angles is: D+E+F=180.\angle D + \angle E + \angle F = 180^\circ.

  4. Focus on DIG\angle DIG:

    • DIG\angle DIG is located within triangle GHI. Since triangle GHI is the midsegment triangle, its angles are equal to the angles of triangle DEF.

Thus: mDIG=D=71.m\angle DIG = \angle D = 71^\circ.

Final Answer:

mDIG=71m\angle DIG = 71^\circ

Would you like a breakdown of midsegment triangle properties or have any other questions?


Related Questions:

  1. How can you prove that triangle GHI is a midsegment triangle?
  2. What is the relationship between the sides of triangle DEF and triangle GHI?
  3. Why is the sum of the angles in any triangle always 180180^\circ?
  4. How can you verify that the given angles form a valid triangle?
  5. What are other applications of the midsegment theorem in geometry?

Tip:

Remember, in midsegment triangles, the corresponding angles remain unchanged, and the sides are always half the length of the parallel sides in the larger triangle.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Midsegment Theorem
Triangle Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Midsegment Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10