Math Problem Statement

Think of each segment in the diagram as part of a line. Complete the statement with parallel, skew, or perpendicular. The segments and planes involved are \(\overline{AB}\) and \(\overline{FB}\), \(\overline{CD}\) and \(\overline{EF}\), \(\overline{GH}\) and \(\overline{AE}\), plane CDH and plane ABF, plane GEF and plane AEG.

Solution

The image shows a geometric problem involving a rectangular prism. You need to determine the relationship between line segments or planes, specifically whether they are parallel, skew, or perpendicular.

Let's analyze the statements one by one:

  1. AB\overline{AB} and FB\overline{FB} are:

    • These two line segments are perpendicular because AB\overline{AB} is vertical, and FB\overline{FB} is horizontal.
  2. CD\overline{CD} and EF\overline{EF} are:

    • These segments are parallel because they are on opposite sides and run in the same direction.
  3. GH\overline{GH} and AE\overline{AE} are:

    • These segments are skew because they are not parallel and do not intersect, existing in different planes.
  4. Plane CDHCDH and plane ABFABF are:

    • These planes are perpendicular because the vertical side and horizontal base meet at a right angle.
  5. Plane GEFGEF and plane AEGAEG are:

    • These planes are perpendicular since one plane is a vertical face, and the other is a horizontal top face of the prism.

Would you like any additional details or explanations?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How can you identify skew lines in a 3D figure?
  2. What are the properties of parallel planes?
  3. How do perpendicular lines and planes interact in a three-dimensional shape?
  4. What is the difference between skew lines and parallel lines?
  5. How do you determine the relationships between planes in three-dimensional geometry?

Tip: To determine if lines are skew, check if they lie in different planes and do not intersect.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

3D Geometry
Line Relationships
Plane Relationships

Formulas

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Theorems

Parallel lines and planes
Perpendicular lines and planes
Skew lines

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12