Math Problem Statement

Order the angle measures m∠G, m∠H, and m∠GIH from least to greatest. Order the side lengths IJ, JK, and IK from least to greatest.

Solution

Let's analyze and solve the given geometric problem:

Part (a) - Ordering the Angle Measures

We are asked to order the angles mGm\angle G, mHm\angle H, and mGIHm\angle GIH from least to greatest.

From the diagram:

  • GIH=62\angle GIH = 62^\circ (given).
  • The other two angles, G\angle G and H\angle H, belong to triangle GHIGHI, but they are not directly given. However, we can use the Triangle Sum Theorem, which states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180180^\circ. So: mG+mH+mGIH=180m\angle G + m\angle H + m\angle GIH = 180^\circ Plugging in the known value of mGIH=62m\angle GIH = 62^\circ, we get: mG+mH=18062=118m\angle G + m\angle H = 180^\circ - 62^\circ = 118^\circ To determine the individual values of G\angle G and H\angle H, we can apply the Law of Sines (or recognize that the larger side corresponds to the larger opposite angle). Since side GH=11.12GH = 11.12, GG will have a larger angle than HH, and side GI=9GI = 9, opposite H\angle H, will correspond to a smaller angle. Thus, we can approximate the angles, with G\angle G being larger than H\angle H.

Thus, the order of angles is: mH<mG<mGIHm\angle H < m\angle G < m\angle GIH

Part (b) - Ordering the Side Lengths

We need to order the side lengths IJIJ, JKJK, and IKIK.

From the diagram:

  • IJIJ, JKJK, and IKIK are the sides of triangle IJKIJK, where J=65\angle J = 65^\circ and I=62\angle I = 62^\circ.
  • Using the Triangle Angle-Side Relationship, the side opposite the largest angle is the longest. Since K\angle K will be the smallest angle (since J+I=127\angle J + \angle I = 127^\circ, so K=180127=53\angle K = 180^\circ - 127^\circ = 53^\circ), we know: IJ<IK<JKIJ < IK < JK because J>I>K\angle J > \angle I > \angle K.

Would you like further details or additional clarifications?

Here are 5 questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How does the Triangle Sum Theorem apply in different types of triangles?
  2. What is the significance of the Law of Sines in solving triangle problems?
  3. How can you confirm the order of angles and sides without measuring them directly?
  4. What other methods could be used to solve for unknown angles in a triangle?
  5. How does the Triangle Angle-Side Relationship help in comparing sides of a triangle?

Tip: Always check if you can use angle or side relationships before applying trigonometric laws. This can simplify problems significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Angle-Side Relationship
Law of Sines

Formulas

Triangle Sum Theorem: m∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180°
Law of Sines: a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) = c/sin(C)

Theorems

Triangle Sum Theorem
Triangle Angle-Side Relationship

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11