Math Problem Statement

Find FH given the line segment FG is 42 units and HG is 22 units.

Solution

In the image, the line segment FGFG is divided into two parts by point HH. The total length of FGFG is the sum of the lengths of FHFH and HGHG. From the diagram:

  • FG=42FG = 42 units,
  • HG=22HG = 22 units.

To find FHFH, we subtract HGHG from FGFG:

FH=FGHG=4222=20 units.FH = FG - HG = 42 - 22 = 20 \text{ units}.

So, FH=20FH = 20 units.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would you find HGHG if FHFH and FGFG were given?
  2. What type of geometric concept is being used to divide the line into two segments?
  3. How can this approach be applied to real-world distance problems?
  4. What if HH divided the segment in a specific ratio—how would you calculate the lengths of the segments?
  5. How can we use algebra to solve similar problems with unknown segment lengths?

Tip: Always double-check your subtraction to avoid simple errors when dealing with line segment problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Line Segments
Basic Arithmetic

Formulas

FH = FG - HG

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7