Math Problem Statement

Find the value of x in the given hexagon ABCDEF, where ACG and ABH are straight lines, and \( \angle ABH \) = 100°. The hexagon is regular, and you need to determine the value of \( \angle GCH = x \).

Solution

In this diagram, we have a regular hexagon ABCDEFABCDEF and two straight lines, ACGACG and ABHABH. The angle ABH\angle ABH is given as 100100^\circ, and we are tasked with finding the value of xx, which represents the angle GCH\angle GCH.

Key observations:

  1. A regular hexagon has internal angles of 120120^\circ for each vertex.
  2. Since ABCDEFABCDEF is a regular hexagon, the line ACGACG can be treated as an extension, and similarly, ABHABH is an extended straight line.

Step-by-step Solution:

  1. Hexagon properties: Each interior angle of a regular hexagon is 120120^\circ, so BCA=120\angle BCA = 120^\circ.

  2. Straight line angle relationship: Since ABHABH is a straight line, the sum of angles at point BB is 180180^\circ. Therefore, ABC+ABH=180.\angle ABC + \angle ABH = 180^\circ. From the diagram, ABH=100\angle ABH = 100^\circ, which means: ABC=180100=80.\angle ABC = 180^\circ - 100^\circ = 80^\circ.

  3. Triangle CGHCGH: Now, focus on triangle CGHCGH. We know one of the angles, HCG=x\angle HCG = x, and the sum of the angles in any triangle is 180180^\circ. We already know CHG=100\angle CHG = 100^\circ.

    To find xx, we can use the fact that the internal angle GCH=180BCA=180120=60\angle GCH = 180^\circ - \angle BCA = 180^\circ - 120^\circ = 60^\circ.

Thus, x=60x = 60^\circ.

Final Answer:

The value of xx is 6060^\circ.

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Here are 5 questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How can you determine the exterior angle of a regular polygon?
  2. Why does the sum of angles in a straight line always equal 180180^\circ?
  3. How do the properties of a regular hexagon assist in finding unknown angles?
  4. Can you find the interior and exterior angles of other polygons, like pentagons or octagons?
  5. How does the angle sum property of triangles help in geometry problems?

Tip: Always verify whether angles are internal or external to avoid errors in calculation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Polygon Angles
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Sum of interior angles of a polygon: (n-2) * 180°
Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Polygon Angle Sum Theorem
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 10-12