Math Problem Statement

Which angle is supplementary to ∠EFG?

Solution

To solve this question, we need to find which angle is supplementary to EFG\angle EFG. Two angles are supplementary if the sum of their measures equals 180 degrees.

In the diagram, EFG\angle EFG is formed by the points EE, FF, and GG, and we observe that the line segment FGFG is a part of the straight line HFGHFG.

This means the angle supplementary to EFG\angle EFG must share the same vertex FF and form a linear pair with EFG\angle EFG. In this case, the angle on the other side of EFG\angle EFG, along the straight line HFGHFG, is GFH\angle GFH, which lies along the same line and would add up with EFG\angle EFG to 180°.

Thus, the correct answer is GFH\angle GFH.

Would you like further clarification or details on the reasoning? Here are some related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the definition of supplementary angles?
  2. Can two right angles be supplementary?
  3. How do you identify linear pairs in geometric figures?
  4. Are complementary angles always adjacent?
  5. How are adjacent angles and supplementary angles related?

Tip: Remember that supplementary angles don't have to be adjacent; their sum just needs to be 180 degrees!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Supplementary Angles
Linear Pairs

Formulas

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Theorems

Supplementary Angles Theorem
Linear Pair Postulate

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9