Math Problem Statement

start overline, A, D, end overline, \parallel, start overline, E, G, end overline, comma AD ∥ EG , start overline, B, H, end overline, is perpendicular to, start overline, F, C, end overline, comma BH ⊥ FC , and m, angle, A, B, H, equals, 145, degrees, .m∠ABH=145 ∘ . Find m, angle, E, F, H, .m∠EFH

Solution

To solve for mEFHm \angle EFH, we can use the information given about the lines and angles in the problem. Here’s the step-by-step solution:

  1. Identify Parallel Lines: We know that ADEG\overline{AD} \parallel \overline{EG}. This implies that angles formed with these lines will be related due to parallel line properties (such as corresponding angles and alternate interior angles).

  2. Perpendicular Condition: We are given that BHFC\overline{BH} \perp \overline{FC}. This tells us that BHF\angle BHF and FHC\angle FHC are both right angles, so mBHF=90m \angle BHF = 90^\circ.

  3. Angle mABHm \angle ABH: It's given that mABH=145m \angle ABH = 145^\circ.

  4. Using the Straight Line Property: Since ABH\angle ABH and EBF\angle EBF are on a straight line and BHFC\overline{BH} \perp \overline{FC}, we can find mEBFm \angle EBF by subtracting mABHm \angle ABH from 180180^\circ: mEBF=180145=35m \angle EBF = 180^\circ - 145^\circ = 35^\circ

  5. Determine mEFHm \angle EFH: Since ADEG\overline{AD} \parallel \overline{EG}, EBF\angle EBF and EFH\angle EFH are alternate interior angles. Therefore, mEFH=mEBF=35m \angle EFH = m \angle EBF = 35^\circ.

Thus, the measure of mEFHm \angle EFH is: mEFH=35m \angle EFH = 35^\circ

Would you like more details or have any questions on the steps?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What are corresponding angles and how do they relate to parallel lines?
  2. How do perpendicular lines affect the angles they form with other lines?
  3. What is the significance of alternate interior angles in parallel lines?
  4. How can we apply the straight angle property to solve similar problems?
  5. How would the solution change if the given angle were different?

Tip: When dealing with parallel lines, look for alternate interior and corresponding angles to simplify angle calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallel Lines
Perpendicular Lines
Angle Relationships
Alternate Interior Angles

Formulas

m∠EFH = m∠EBD if ∠EFH and ∠EBD are alternate interior angles due to parallel lines

Theorems

Alternate Interior Angles Theorem
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10