Math Problem Statement

write a paragraph proof for m<ABC =114; m<DHE =25; m<EHF =41; <ABC and <GHF are supplementary

Solution

Given that mABC=114m\angle ABC = 114^\circ, mDHE=25m\angle DHE = 25^\circ, and mEHF=41m\angle EHF = 41^\circ, and that ABC\angle ABC and GHF\angle GHF are supplementary, we are tasked with proving the measure of GHF\angle GHF.

By definition, supplementary angles are two angles whose measures sum up to 180180^\circ. Since it is given that ABC\angle ABC and GHF\angle GHF are supplementary, the sum of their measures must equal 180180^\circ. Thus, we can express this relationship algebraically as:

mABC+mGHF=180m\angle ABC + m\angle GHF = 180^\circ

Substituting the given measure of ABC=114\angle ABC = 114^\circ into the equation:

114+mGHF=180114^\circ + m\angle GHF = 180^\circ

To find mGHFm\angle GHF, subtract 114114^\circ from both sides:

mGHF=180114=66m\angle GHF = 180^\circ - 114^\circ = 66^\circ

Therefore, the measure of GHF\angle GHF is 6666^\circ, satisfying the condition that ABC\angle ABC and GHF\angle GHF are supplementary.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the definition of supplementary angles?
  2. How do you find the measure of an unknown angle in a supplementary pair?
  3. If two angles are complementary, what is their sum?
  4. Can two obtuse angles be supplementary? Why or why not?
  5. How does the concept of linear pairs relate to supplementary angles?

Tip: Always verify angle relationships by checking whether their sum matches the property (e.g., 180° for supplementary).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Angle Relationships
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

m∠ABC + m∠GHF = 180°

Theorems

Supplementary Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10