Math Problem Statement

find the measure for GA and identify the formula or property used to get the answer

find the measure for GA and identify the formula or property used to get the answer

Solution

To determine the measure of GAGA, let's analyze the provided geometry.

Analysis:

  1. Observations from the diagram:
    • GG, AA, BB, DD, EE, and FF are points in a complex figure involving multiple triangles.
    • GAGA is perpendicular to ABAB and forms a right angle at GG.
    • AB=3AB = 3, and BG=4BG = 4 (from the diagram).
    • AGAG is the hypotenuse of the right triangle ABG\triangle ABG.

Step-by-step Solution:

We use Pythagoras' Theorem, which states: In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides.\text{In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides.} For ABG\triangle ABG: GA2=AB2+BG2GA^2 = AB^2 + BG^2

Substituting the values: GA2=32+42GA^2 = 3^2 + 4^2 GA2=9+16=25GA^2 = 9 + 16 = 25

Taking the square root: GA=25=5GA = \sqrt{25} = 5

Final Answer:

GA=5GA = 5

Formula/Property Used:

The calculation used Pythagoras' Theorem for right triangles. Specifically: Hypotenuse2=Base2+Height2\text{Hypotenuse}^2 = \text{Base}^2 + \text{Height}^2

Would you like me to explain further or explore additional aspects of the geometry in this diagram?

Related Questions:

  1. How can we verify the lengths of other segments, such as EFEF or DEDE?
  2. What trigonometric relationships exist in the angles provided (e.g., F\angle F, E\angle E)?
  3. Can the area of ABG\triangle ABG or the entire shape be calculated?
  4. How do the angles F\angle F and C\angle C relate to the geometry of the diagram?
  5. Could the slopes of the lines in the diagram be used to find segment relationships?

Tip:

Always identify right triangles within complex diagrams; they often simplify calculations using Pythagoras' Theorem or basic trigonometric relationships.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Right Triangles
Pythagorean Theorem

Formulas

Hypotenuse² = Base² + Height²

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10