Math Problem Statement

In rectangle EFGH, let M be the midpoint of EF, and let X be a point such that MH=MX, as shown below. If if <EFH=32 and <MHX=68 then find <XGH in degrees.

Asymptote code below

[asy] unitsize(1 cm);

pair A, B, C, D, M, X;

A = (0,3); B = (4,3); C = (4,0); D = (0,0); M = (A + B)/2; X = rotate(26,M)*(D);

draw(A--B--C--D--cycle); draw(D--M--X--cycle); draw(C--X); draw(B--D);

label("$E$", A, NW); label("$F$", B, NE); label("$G$", C, SE); label("$H$", D, SW); label("$M$", M, N); label("$X$", X, S); [/asy]

Solution

Given the conditions in the problem, we want to find the measure of angle XGH\angle XGH in the rectangle EFGHEFGH. Let's go through the solution step by step.

Step 1: Understanding the Geometry and Given Angles

  1. Rectangle EFGHEFGH is defined with vertices EE, FF, GG, and HH in a counterclockwise order.
  2. Point MM is the midpoint of side EFEF.
  3. Point XX is such that MH=MXMH = MX.
  4. Given angles:
    • EFH=32\angle EFH = 32^\circ.
    • MHX=68\angle MHX = 68^\circ.

Step 2: Relate Given Angles to Geometry

Since MH=MXMH = MX, triangle MHXMHX is isosceles with MHX=68\angle MHX = 68^\circ. To find other angles in triangle MHXMHX:

Let HMX=MXH=x.\text{Let } \angle HMX = \angle MXH = x.

Using the triangle angle sum property:

MHX+HMX+MXH=180,\angle MHX + \angle HMX + \angle MXH = 180^\circ,

68+x+x=180,68^\circ + x + x = 180^\circ,

2x=112,2x = 112^\circ,

x=56.x = 56^\circ.

Thus, HMX=56\angle HMX = 56^\circ.

Step 3: Finding XGH\angle XGH

To find XGH\angle XGH, we start by noting that MM lies on EFEF, and MM is the midpoint, so EMH=90\angle EMH = 90^\circ.

Now, observe that:

EMX=EMHHMX=9056=34.\angle EMX = \angle EMH - \angle HMX = 90^\circ - 56^\circ = 34^\circ.

Since EFH=32\angle EFH = 32^\circ, the angle XGH\angle XGH is given by:

XGH=EMX+EFH=34+32=66.\angle XGH = \angle EMX + \angle EFH = 34^\circ + 32^\circ = 66^\circ.

Final Answer

XGH=66\boxed{\angle XGH = 66^\circ}

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Related Questions

  1. How can you verify that triangle MHXMHX is isosceles?
  2. What is the significance of knowing that MM is the midpoint of EFEF?
  3. Can XGH\angle XGH be found using an alternate geometric property?
  4. How would the solution change if MHX\angle MHX were different?
  5. What is the relationship between the angles within MHX\triangle MHX and the rest of the rectangle?

Tip

Remember that in problems involving rectangles, using properties like perpendicularity and midpoints can simplify complex angle calculations significantly!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Isosceles Triangle
Rectangle Properties
Angle Sum Property

Formulas

Angle Sum Property of a Triangle: ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
Midpoint Property in Rectangles: Perpendicularity of Diagonals at the Midpoint

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem
Properties of Rectangles
Isosceles Triangle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11