Math Problem Statement
In rectangle $EFGH$, let $M$ be the midpoint of $\overline{EF}$, and let $X$ be a point such that $MH = MX$, as shown below. If $\angle EFH = 32^\circ$ and $\angle MHX = 68^\circ,$ then find $\angle XGH,$ in degrees.
[asy] unitsize(1 cm);
pair A, B, C, D, M, X;
A = (0,3); B = (4,3); C = (4,0); D = (0,0); M = (A + B)/2; X = rotate(26,M)*(D);
draw(A--B--C--D--cycle); draw(D--M--X--cycle); draw(C--X); draw(B--D);
label("$E$", A, NW); label("$F$", B, NE); label("$G$", C, SE); label("$H$", D, SW); label("$M$", M, N); label("$X$", X, S); [/asy]
Solution
We are given a rectangle , with as the midpoint of side , and a point such that . Additionally, we are provided the following angles:
- ,
- .
We are tasked with finding .
Step 1: Analyze the Geometry of the Rectangle
In a rectangle, opposite sides are parallel and equal in length, and all angles are right angles. We focus on triangle first.
Since , and is a right triangle (because as is a rectangle), we can find the third angle in this triangle:
Step 2: Symmetry and Properties of
We are given that , meaning triangle is isosceles. Also, we know that . In an isosceles triangle, the base angles are equal. Let . Using the fact that the sum of angles in a triangle is , we have:
Thus, both and are .
Step 3: Relationship Between , , and
We need to find . Since , , and form a triangle, we focus on triangle . Notice that:
- (as ),
- (from the isosceles triangle ).
To find , observe that:
Final Answer:
The measure of is .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Rectangles
Isosceles Triangles
Formulas
Sum of angles in a triangle = 180^\circ
Theorems
Properties of Rectangles
Isosceles Triangle Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10