Math Problem Statement

AC equals CEBF is perpendicular to AE and angle CEG equal to 140° B is the midpoint of AC and D is the midpoint of CE triangle BFD is inscribed in triangle CAE find the measure of every angle

Solution

To solve this problem, let’s analyze the geometry step by step:

1. Setup and Given Information

  • ACAC and CEBFCEBF are perpendicular to AEAE, implying CEA=90\angle CEA = 90^\circ.
  • CEG=140\angle CEG = 140^\circ, so the external angle AEB\angle AEB can be calculated.
  • BB is the midpoint of ACAC, and DD is the midpoint of CECE, dividing the sides into equal segments.

2. Key Observations

  • Triangle CAECAE is a right triangle (CEA=90\angle CEA = 90^\circ).
  • BB and DD, being midpoints, form mid-segments in the triangle.
  • BFD\triangle BFD is inscribed within CAE\triangle CAE.

3. Angle Calculations

Step 1: Determine CEA\angle CEA and adjacent angles

\angle CEA = 90^\circ \text{ (right angle as AC \perp AE)}. Since CEG=140\angle CEG = 140^\circ, the external angle CEB=180140=40\angle CEB = 180^\circ - 140^\circ = 40^\circ.

Step 2: Mid-segment geometry

  • BB and DD form the midpoints of ACAC and CECE, respectively. By the midpoint theorem, BDAEBD \parallel AE and BD=12AEBD = \frac{1}{2}AE.

Step 3: Angles within BFD\triangle BFD

  • BFD\triangle BFD inherits angles based on symmetry and mid-segment properties. Using triangle angle sum and parallel line properties, calculate each angle:
  1. Angle at BB:

    • Since BDAEBD \parallel AE, the angle DBF=CAE\angle DBF = \angle CAE. Thus, CAE=50(calculated from complementary angles and triangle geometry).\angle CAE = 50^\circ \quad (\text{calculated from complementary angles and triangle geometry}).
  2. Angle at FF:

    • BFD=90BCA=9040=50\angle BFD = 90^\circ - \angle BCA = 90^\circ - 40^\circ = 50^\circ.
  3. Angle at DD:

    • By the triangle angle sum property: BFD+DBF+FDB=180.\angle BFD + \angle DBF + \angle FDB = 180^\circ. Substituting known values: 50+50+FDB=180    FDB=80.50^\circ + 50^\circ + \angle FDB = 180^\circ \implies \angle FDB = 80^\circ.

Final Angles

  • DBF=50\angle DBF = 50^\circ
  • BFD=50\angle BFD = 50^\circ
  • FDB=80\angle FDB = 80^\circ

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5 Related Questions:

  1. What is the significance of the midpoint theorem in triangle geometry?
  2. How do mid-segments simplify angle and side length calculations in triangles?
  3. What are the properties of a triangle inscribed in another triangle?
  4. How is the triangle angle sum property used in geometry problems?
  5. How can perpendicularity influence angle calculations in geometric problems?

Tip:

Always verify the triangle angle sum property (angles=180\sum \text{angles} = 180^\circ) to ensure calculations are correct!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle geometry
Midpoint theorem
Angle properties
Inscribed triangles

Formulas

Triangle angle sum property: Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Midpoint theorem: Mid-segment parallel to one side of a triangle

Theorems

Triangle angle sum theorem
Midpoint theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12