Math Problem Statement

Find the measures of the angles labeled in the figure on the right.

Solution

To find the measures of the labeled angles in the figure, we can apply basic geometric principles such as:

  1. Angles on a straight line (sum to 180°).
  2. Angles in a triangle (sum to 180°).
  3. Vertical angles (equal).
  4. Complementary angles (sum to 90°).

Breakdown of the angles:

  • The angle marked 34° is part of triangle EHFEHF.
  • The angle 50° is part of triangle HFGHFG.

Let's proceed step by step.

1. Triangle HFGHFG

In triangle HFGHFG:

  • The given angle is 5050^\circ.
  • aa^\circ and bb^\circ are the unknowns.
  • Since the sum of angles in a triangle is 180°: a+b+50=180a^\circ + b^\circ + 50^\circ = 180^\circ This gives: a^\circ + b^\circ = 130^\circ \tag{1}

2. Right Angle at FF

At point FF, we see there is a right angle:

  • ee^\circ and bb^\circ form a 90° angle (since FDGFDG is a vertical line): e^\circ + b^\circ = 90^\circ \tag{2} From equation (2), we can solve for ee^\circ: e^\circ = 90^\circ - b^\circ \tag{3}

3. Triangle EHFEHF

In triangle EHFEHF:

  • The given angles are 3434^\circ and dd^\circ.
  • Since the sum of angles in a triangle is 180°: d+34+c=180d^\circ + 34^\circ + c^\circ = 180^\circ This gives: d^\circ + c^\circ = 146^\circ \tag{4}

4. Vertical Angles at HH

Since cc^\circ and the 50° angle are vertical angles, they are equal: c^\circ = 50^\circ \tag{5}

5. Solve for dd^\circ

Using equation (4) and substituting c=50c^\circ = 50^\circ: d+50=146d^\circ + 50^\circ = 146^\circ d=96d^\circ = 96^\circ

6. Solve for aa^\circ and bb^\circ

Using equation (1), substitute a+b=130a^\circ + b^\circ = 130^\circ. We need another equation to proceed. From equation (2), solve for bb^\circ. We already know: e+b=90e^\circ + b^\circ = 90^\circ Substitute equation (3) into this: b=90eb^\circ = 90^\circ - e^\circ But without ee^\circ, we would need to clarify a missing value in the image setup.


Would you like to clarify the value of ee^\circ, or should I proceed with additional assumptions?


Relative questions:

  1. How do vertical angles help in solving geometric problems?
  2. What is the relationship between complementary and supplementary angles?
  3. How can you verify if two angles are complementary in a right-angle triangle?
  4. Why do angles in any triangle always sum to 180°?
  5. How would changing the length of one triangle side affect angle measures?

Tip: Always label all known angles clearly when solving multi-angle problems to avoid confusion.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Angles in a Triangle
Complementary Angles
Vertical Angles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Vertical angles are equal
Complementary angles sum to 90°

Theorems

Triangle Sum Theorem
Vertical Angles Theorem
Complementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10