Math Problem Statement

DEFG is a rhombus. What is the length of GE?

Solution

The problem involves a rhombus DEFGDEFG, and we are tasked with finding the length of GE\overline{GE}.

Given the information in the image:

  • The rhombus has diagonals that intersect at point HH.
  • DH=d+154DH = d + 154 and GH=4d+4GH = 4d + 4.
  • We know that in a rhombus, diagonals bisect each other, meaning that DH=HEDH = HE and GH=HFGH = HF.

Since the diagonals bisect each other, we can set up an equation based on the total diagonal lengths.

  1. The length of diagonal DFDF is: DF=2×DH=2×(d+154)=2d+308DF = 2 \times DH = 2 \times (d + 154) = 2d + 308

  2. The length of diagonal GEGE is: GE=2×GH=2×(4d+4)=8d+8GE = 2 \times GH = 2 \times (4d + 4) = 8d + 8

Now, we will use the properties of the rhombus to find the length of GEGE. From the options given (408, 432, 50, 204), we can try to solve for dd.

Solving for dd based on diagonal lengths:

We’ll substitute values for GE=204GE = 204 and solve for dd: 8d+8=2048d + 8 = 204 8d=1968d = 196 d=24.5d = 24.5

Now, let’s verify:

  • DH=d+154=24.5+154=178.5DH = d + 154 = 24.5 + 154 = 178.5
  • GE=8d+8=8×24.5+8=204GE = 8d + 8 = 8 \times 24.5 + 8 = 204

This confirms that the length of GE\overline{GE} is 204, which corresponds to option D.

Would you like further details or explanations?

Here are some related questions:

  1. What are the properties of a rhombus, and how do they help solve problems involving diagonals?
  2. How does the relationship between diagonals in a rhombus differ from other quadrilaterals like rectangles?
  3. What role does symmetry play in solving geometry problems involving bisected diagonals?
  4. How can you generalize the approach used here to solve for the diagonals in other types of polygons?
  5. What would the outcome be if we changed the given lengths or formulas?

Tip: Remember that diagonals of a rhombus not only bisect each other but also intersect at right angles. This is a key property when solving problems like this one!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Properties of Rhombuses
Algebra

Formulas

DF = 2 × (d + 154) = 2d + 308
GE = 2 × (4d + 4) = 8d + 8

Theorems

Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other and intersect at right angles.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11