Math Problem Statement

In the diagram below, we have $\overline{AB}\parallel\overline{CD}$, $EF = FG$, $\angle AEG = x^\circ$, and $\angle BEF = 100^\circ + x^\circ$. Find the value of $x$.

[asy] pair A,B,C,D,EE,F,G; D = (0,0); C = (1.5,0); A = (1.5,0.7); B = (0,0.7); draw (A--B); draw(C--D); EE = (0.2,0.7); F = (0.4,0); G = F + (sqrt(0.53),0); draw(F--EE--G); label("$G$",G,S); label("$F$",F,S); label("$E$",EE,N); label("$A$",A,E); label("$C$",C,E); label("$B$",B,W); label("$D$",D,W); dot(A); dot(B); dot(C); dot(D); [/asy]

Solution

We are given the following conditions in the problem:

  • ABCD\overline{AB} \parallel \overline{CD},
  • EF=FGEF = FG,
  • AEG=x\angle AEG = x^\circ,
  • BEF=100+x\angle BEF = 100^\circ + x^\circ.

Our goal is to find the value of xx.

Step 1: Analyze the angles

From the diagram, we know that lines AB\overline{AB} and CD\overline{CD} are parallel, and point EE lies on line AB\overline{AB}. Point FF lies on line CD\overline{CD}, and points FF and GG lie along the transversal EGEG.

Thus, since ABCD\overline{AB} \parallel \overline{CD}, angles that are formed by the transversal are related. Specifically, we observe the angles at EE and FF.

Step 2: Use the given angle information

We are told that:

  • AEG=x\angle AEG = x^\circ,
  • BEF=100+x\angle BEF = 100^\circ + x^\circ.

Step 3: Consider the external angles

Since EF=FGEF = FG, triangle EFGEFG is isosceles. This means that the base angles, BEF\angle BEF and GEF\angle GEF, are equal. Thus, we have: GEF=100+x.\angle GEF = 100^\circ + x^\circ.

Step 4: Sum of angles in a triangle

Now, consider triangle AEGAEG. The sum of the angles in any triangle must be 180180^\circ. Therefore, we can write the equation for triangle AEGAEG as: AEG+GEF+EAG=180.\angle AEG + \angle GEF + \angle EAG = 180^\circ. Substitute the known values: x+(100+x)+EAG=180.x^\circ + (100^\circ + x^\circ) + \angle EAG = 180^\circ. Simplifying: 2x+100+EAG=180.2x^\circ + 100^\circ + \angle EAG = 180^\circ. This simplifies to: 2x+EAG=80.2x + \angle EAG = 80^\circ.

Step 5: Solve for xx

Since EAG\angle EAG must be a positive angle, we now solve this equation to find the value of xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallel lines
Isosceles triangles
Angle sum of triangles
Transversal angles

Formulas

Angle sum of a triangle: \(\angle A + \angle B + \angle C = 180^\circ\)

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Theorem
Isosceles Triangle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10