Math Problem Statement

In the diagram, GH bisects ∠FGI. Solve for x and find m∠FGH. Find m∠HGI. Find m∠FGI.

Solution

The problem asks to solve for the variable xx and find the measures of various angles, given that GH\overrightarrow{GH} bisects FGI\angle FGI. From the image, we see the following information:

  • mFGH=4x6m\angle FGH = 4x - 6^\circ
  • mHGI=5x14m\angle HGI = 5x - 14^\circ
  • Since GHGH bisects FGI\angle FGI, we know that: mFGH=mHGIm\angle FGH = m\angle HGI

Step 1: Solve for xx

We can set the two angle expressions equal to each other: 4x6=5x144x - 6 = 5x - 14

Now, solve for xx: 4x5x=14+64x - 5x = -14 + 6 x=8-x = -8 x=8x = 8

Step 2: Find mFGHm\angle FGH

Substitute x=8x = 8 into the expression for mFGHm\angle FGH: mFGH=4(8)6=326=26m\angle FGH = 4(8) - 6 = 32 - 6 = 26^\circ

Step 3: Find mHGIm\angle HGI

Since GHGH bisects the angle, mHGI=mFGH=26m\angle HGI = m\angle FGH = 26^\circ.

Step 4: Find mFGIm\angle FGI

Since GHGH bisects FGI\angle FGI, the total angle FGI\angle FGI is twice the measure of FGH\angle FGH: mFGI=2×26=52m\angle FGI = 2 \times 26^\circ = 52^\circ

Final Answers:

  • x=8x = 8
  • mFGH=26m\angle FGH = 26^\circ
  • mHGI=26m\angle HGI = 26^\circ
  • mFGI=52m\angle FGI = 52^\circ

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the relationship between the bisector and the angles it splits?
  2. How would the solution change if GHGH did not bisect FGI\angle FGI?
  3. Can you generalize the approach to solving for bisected angles in terms of algebraic expressions?
  4. What if the angle expressions were non-linear—how would the process of solving change?
  5. How does angle bisecting apply in triangle geometry?

Tip: Always check if the angles form a bisected pair, as it simplifies finding unknown variables!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Angle Bisectors
Geometry

Formulas

m∠FGH = m∠HGI
Equation: 4x - 6 = 5x - 14

Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10