Math Problem Statement

Find the measure of ∠F in the given triangle diagram.

Solution

To find the measure of angle F\angle F in the given diagram, we can apply geometric properties, especially noting that the angle at HGFHGF is a straight line, which sums to 180 degrees.

Step-by-step process:

  1. The angle HGF\angle HGF is part of a straight line, meaning HGF+EGF=180\angle HGF + \angle EGF = 180^\circ.

    • Given HGF=58\angle HGF = 58^\circ, we can set up the equation: 58+EGF=18058^\circ + \angle EGF = 180^\circ
    • Solving for EGF\angle EGF: EGF=18058=122\angle EGF = 180^\circ - 58^\circ = 122^\circ
  2. In triangle EGFEGF, the sum of interior angles must equal 180 degrees: EGF+EFG+FEG=180\angle EGF + \angle EFG + \angle FEG = 180^\circ

    • We know EGF=122\angle EGF = 122^\circ and EFG=x\angle EFG = x^\circ. Since the diagram shows that FEG=x\angle FEG = x^\circ (marked as equal), we have: 122+x+x=180122^\circ + x^\circ + x^\circ = 180^\circ
    • Simplifying this: 122+2x=180122^\circ + 2x = 180^\circ
    • Solving for xx: 2x=180122=582x = 180^\circ - 122^\circ = 58^\circ x=582=29x = \frac{58^\circ}{2} = 29^\circ

Thus, the measure of F\angle F is 2929^\circ.

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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the sum of the interior angles in a triangle, and why is this rule universal?
  2. How would you find the unknown angles in a triangle if given different sets of information (e.g., two angles or one angle and two sides)?
  3. Can you apply the same process to find angles in other polygons, such as quadrilaterals?
  4. What is the difference between alternate interior angles and corresponding angles in a diagram involving parallel lines?
  5. How does the exterior angle theorem apply to this problem, if at all?

Tip: In any triangle, the sum of the angles will always be 180°. Knowing two angles immediately allows you to calculate the third!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Angle Properties

Formulas

Sum of angles in a straight line: ∠HGF + ∠EGF = 180°
Sum of interior angles in a triangle: ∠EGF + ∠EFG + ∠FEG = 180°

Theorems

Sum of angles in a triangle
Linear pair of angles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9