Math Problem Statement

Solve for x, find m∠FGH, m∠HGI, and m∠FGI based on the diagram where GH bisects ∠FGI, with angles (3x - 3)° and (4x + 17)° provided.

Solution

Let's break down the problem step by step from the image you've provided.

Information from the Diagram:

  • The diagram shows that GHGH bisects FGI\angle FGI.
  • The angle FGH\angle FGH is labeled as (3x3)(3x - 3)^\circ.
  • The angle HGI\angle HGI is labeled as (4x+17)(4x + 17)^\circ.
  • Since GHGH bisects FGI\angle FGI, this means FGH=HGI\angle FGH = \angle HGI.

Part A: Solve for xx and Find mFGHm \angle FGH

We know that since GHGH bisects the angle FGIFGI, the two smaller angles, FGH\angle FGH and HGI\angle HGI, are equal:

FGH=HGI\angle FGH = \angle HGI

This gives the equation:

3x3=4x+173x - 3 = 4x + 17

Now, solving for xx:

3x4x=17+33x - 4x = 17 + 3

x=20-x = 20

x=20x = -20

Now that we know x=20x = -20, substitute this value back into FGH\angle FGH to find the measure of that angle:

mFGH=3(20)3=603=63m \angle FGH = 3(-20) - 3 = -60 - 3 = -63^\circ

Part B: Find mHGIm \angle HGI

Since GHGH bisects FGI\angle FGI, we already know that mHGI=mFGHm \angle HGI = m \angle FGH. Therefore:

mHGI=63m \angle HGI = -63^\circ

Part C: Find mFGIm \angle FGI

Since FGH\angle FGH and HGI\angle HGI are equal and together make up FGI\angle FGI:

mFGI=mFGH+mHGIm \angle FGI = m \angle FGH + m \angle HGI

mFGI=63+(63)=126m \angle FGI = -63^\circ + (-63^\circ) = -126^\circ

Summary:

  • x=20x = -20
  • mFGH=63m \angle FGH = -63^\circ
  • mHGI=63m \angle HGI = -63^\circ
  • mFGI=126m \angle FGI = -126^\circ

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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. What happens if the bisector is not given? How do you solve for the angles?
  2. How would you find the missing angle if this was a triangle?
  3. Can you explain how angle bisectors work in polygons?
  4. What is the sum of interior angles for different polygons, and how is it useful?
  5. What other geometric properties involve angle bisectors?

Tip: When solving for unknown angles, always check if angles are equal, supplementary, or complementary to simplify the problem.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Angle Bisectors
Geometry

Formulas

Angle Bisector Theorem

Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10