Math Problem Statement

Given: PQ is parallel to HI. Find the length of GH.

Solution

This is a geometry problem involving similar triangles. From the image, we can observe that:

  • PQHI\overline{PQ} \parallel \overline{HI}, meaning the two triangles GPQ\triangle GPQ and GHI\triangle GHI are similar by AA (Angle-Angle) similarity.
  • In similar triangles, the corresponding sides are proportional.

Let's use the following information from the diagram:

  • GP=10\overline{GP} = 10, GQ=15\overline{GQ} = 15, HI=24\overline{HI} = 24
  • We need to find GH\overline{GH}.

Using the property of similar triangles:

GPGH=GQHI\frac{GP}{GH} = \frac{GQ}{HI}

Substituting the known values:

10GH=1524\frac{10}{GH} = \frac{15}{24}

Now, solving for GHGH:

GH=10×2415GH = \frac{10 \times 24}{15}

Let me calculate that.It seems I made an error. The initial calculation suggests that GH=16GH = 16, but that contradicts the diagram options. Let me recheck.

The correct relation involves using proportions with a larger triangle.

Let's solve this again properly!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Similar Triangles
Proportions

Formulas

In similar triangles, corresponding sides are proportional: (GP/GH) = (GQ/HI)

Theorems

AA Similarity Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10