Math Problem Statement

Which two statements about parallelism or perpendicularity are both true based on the given diagram?

Solution

The given diagram presents a set of intersecting lines, and the question asks which two statements are true regarding parallelism (denoted by "∥") or perpendicularity (denoted by "⊥") among certain line segments.

Step-by-step breakdown:

  1. Identify the lines:

    • FG\overleftrightarrow{FG}, HB\overleftrightarrow{HB}, AC\overleftrightarrow{AC}, DE\overleftrightarrow{DE} are labeled, and we need to determine their relationships based on the diagram.
  2. Examine perpendicularity:

    • If lines are perpendicular (⊥), they form a 90° angle at the intersection.
  3. Examine parallelism:

    • If lines are parallel (∥), they never intersect and maintain equal distance between them.

Analyzing each option:

  • First option: FGHB\overleftrightarrow{FG} \perp \overleftrightarrow{HB} and ACHB\overleftrightarrow{AC} \perp \overleftrightarrow{HB}

    • In the diagram, neither FG\overleftrightarrow{FG} nor AC\overleftrightarrow{AC} appears to form 90° angles with HB\overleftrightarrow{HB}.
  • Second option: FGDE\overleftrightarrow{FG} \parallel \overleftrightarrow{DE} and DEAC\overleftrightarrow{DE} \parallel \overleftrightarrow{AC}

    • From the diagram, FG\overleftrightarrow{FG} and DE\overleftrightarrow{DE} appear to be parallel as they maintain the same direction.
    • DEAC\overleftrightarrow{DE} \parallel \overleftrightarrow{AC} is also likely true as the two lines are shown to be parallel.
  • Third option: HBAC\overleftrightarrow{HB} \perp \overleftrightarrow{AC} and FGDE\overleftrightarrow{FG} \parallel \overleftrightarrow{DE}

    • This does not seem valid because HB\overleftrightarrow{HB} is not perpendicular to AC\overleftrightarrow{AC}.
  • Fourth option: FGHB\overleftrightarrow{FG} \perp \overleftrightarrow{HB} and FGDE\overleftrightarrow{FG} \parallel \overleftrightarrow{DE}

    • FG\overleftrightarrow{FG} and DE\overleftrightarrow{DE} are parallel but FG\overleftrightarrow{FG} is not perpendicular to HB\overleftrightarrow{HB}.

Conclusion:

The second option, FGDE\overleftrightarrow{FG} \parallel \overleftrightarrow{DE} and DEAC\overleftrightarrow{DE} \parallel \overleftrightarrow{AC}, appears to be the correct choice based on the diagram's geometry.

Would you like more details or explanations about parallelism and perpendicularity? Here are five related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How do we determine if two lines are parallel in a diagram?
  2. What properties define perpendicular lines?
  3. Can two non-intersecting lines always be assumed parallel?
  4. How does the transitive property of parallelism apply here?
  5. Can a pair of lines be both perpendicular and parallel at different points?

Tip: When working with geometric diagrams, pay close attention to the angles formed at intersections to determine perpendicularity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallelism
Perpendicularity
Line Intersections

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10