Math Problem Statement

Find each measure given that △ABC ≅ △DEF. Determine m∠A, m∠C, EF, m∠E, AC, and DE using the given triangle correspondences and measurements.

Solution

The problem is asking you to find missing measures, given that ABCDEF\triangle ABC \cong \triangle DEF. This means the two triangles are congruent, so their corresponding sides and angles are equal. Let’s solve the parts step-by-step:

Correspondences

  • AD\angle A \leftrightarrow \angle D
  • BE\angle B \leftrightarrow \angle E
  • CF\angle C \leftrightarrow \angle F
  • ABDEAB \leftrightarrow DE, BCEFBC \leftrightarrow EF, ACDFAC \leftrightarrow DF

Solutions

a) mA=mDm\angle A = m\angle D

From the figure, mD=65m\angle D = 65^\circ.
So, mA=65m\angle A = 65^\circ.

b) mC=mFm\angle C = m\angle F

From the figure, mF=50m\angle F = 50^\circ.
So, mC=50m\angle C = 50^\circ.

c) EF=BCEF = BC

From the figure, BC=19BC = 19.
So, EF=19EF = 19.

d) mE=mBm\angle E = m\angle B

The sum of angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ.
In DEF\triangle DEF: mD+mE+mF=180m\angle D + m\angle E + m\angle F = 180^\circ 65+mE+50=18065^\circ + m\angle E + 50^\circ = 180^\circ mE=65m\angle E = 65^\circ Thus, mB=65m\angle B = 65^\circ.

e) AC=DFAC = DF

From the figure, AC=15AC = 15.
So, DF=15DF = 15.

f) DE=ABDE = AB

From the figure, AB=12AB = 12.
So, DE=12DE = 12.


Final Answers:

a) (m\angle A

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Congruence in Triangles
Angle Relationships
Triangle Properties

Formulas

Sum of interior angles of a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Congruent Triangles Corresponding Parts (CPCTC)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9