Math Problem Statement

Identify three segments parallel to HG using the figure shown. Assume lines and planes that appear to be parallel or perpendicular are parallel or perpendicular, respectively.

Solution

To solve this problem, we are asked to identify three line segments that are parallel to line HG\overline{HG} based on the given 3D figure. The figure appears to be a rectangular prism, with some lines parallel and perpendicular to each other.

Steps to solve:

  1. Identify the line segment HG\overline{HG}:

    • HG\overline{HG} is one of the horizontal edges of the rectangular prism, located at the bottom right corner, connecting points HH and GG.
  2. Determine the other parallel segments:

    • In a rectangular prism, the edges parallel to HG\overline{HG} will be other horizontal edges of the same length and orientation.
    • Therefore, segments that run horizontally across the prism, on the same level as HG\overline{HG}, are the ones parallel to it.
  3. Parallel segments:

    • EF\overline{EF}: This is the horizontal edge directly on the opposite side of HG\overline{HG}, connecting points EE and FF.
    • AB\overline{AB}: The top horizontal edge, running parallel to HG\overline{HG}, connecting points AA and BB.
    • DC\overline{DC}: The top horizontal edge on the opposite side from HG\overline{HG}, connecting points DD and CC.

Answer:

The three segments parallel to HG\overline{HG} are EF,AB,DC\overline{EF}, \overline{AB}, \overline{DC}.

Thus, the correct choice is: A) EF,AB,DC\overline{EF}, \overline{AB}, \overline{DC}.


Would you like more details on any part of the solution?

Here are 5 questions related to this concept:

  1. How do you identify parallel lines in 3D figures like rectangular prisms?
  2. What properties of a rectangular prism ensure that certain segments are parallel?
  3. How would you find perpendicular segments in this figure?
  4. What changes in this problem if the shape is not a rectangular prism?
  5. How do you calculate the length of these parallel segments if given coordinates?

Tip: In 3D geometry, recognizing parallelism between line segments often involves finding corresponding edges of the same orientation in a prism or box-like figure.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
3D Shapes
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Formulas

None explicitly required, understanding of parallelism in 3D geometry

Theorems

Parallel lines in a rectangular prism

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8