Math Problem Statement

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In the figure, BA and BC are opposite rays. BH bisects ∠EBC and BE bisects ∠ABF. If m∠ABF = (7b - 24)° and m∠ABE = 2b°, find m∠EBF.

Solution

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We are given the following:

  • BA\overrightarrow{BA} and BC\overrightarrow{BC} are opposite rays.
  • BH\overrightarrow{BH} bisects EBC\angle EBC.
  • BE\overrightarrow{BE} bisects ABF\angle ABF.

Also, we have these angle measures:

  • mABF=(7b24)m\angle ABF = (7b - 24)^\circ
  • mABE=2bm\angle ABE = 2b^\circ

Task:

We need to find mEBFm\angle EBF.

Steps to solve:

  1. Relationship between angles:
    Since BE\overrightarrow{BE} bisects ABF\angle ABF, we know that: mABE=mEBFm\angle ABE = m\angle EBF Therefore, mEBF=2bm\angle EBF = 2b^\circ.

  2. Expression for ABF\angle ABF: Since BE\overrightarrow{BE} bisects ABF\angle ABF, the full angle ABFABF is twice the measure of ABE\angle ABE: 2×mABE=mABF2 \times m\angle ABE = m\angle ABF Substituting the values: 2×2b=7b242 \times 2b = 7b - 24 Simplifying this equation: 4b=7b244b = 7b - 24 Solving for bb: 4b7b=244b - 7b = -24 3b=24-3b = -24 b=8b = 8

  3. Finding mEBFm\angle EBF: Now that we know b=8b = 8, substitute this value into mEBF=2bm\angle EBF = 2b: mEBF=2×8=16m\angle EBF = 2 \times 8 = 16^\circ

Thus, the measure of EBF\angle EBF is 16\boxed{16^\circ}.


Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are five related questions to further your understanding:

  1. How would the solution change if BE\overrightarrow{BE} did not bisect ABF\angle ABF?
  2. What geometric properties are used when bisectors of angles are involved?
  3. Can you generalize the solution for different values of bb?
  4. What are the relationships between opposite rays and the angles they form?
  5. How does the position of point EE affect the angle bisectors?

Tip: Always double-check your algebra when solving for variables in geometric expressions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Bisectors
Algebra

Formulas

m∠ABF = (7b - 24)°
m∠ABE = 2b°
m∠ABE = m∠EBF (since BE bisects ∠ABF)
2 × m∠ABE = m∠ABF

Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10