Math Problem Statement

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

Solution

Problem Analysis

Given that GH\overrightarrow{GH} bisects FGI\angle FGI, we need to solve the following:

a. Solve for xx and find mFGHm\angle FGH.
b. Find mHGIm\angle HGI.
c. Find mFGIm\angle FGI.

From the diagram:

  • FGH=(2x1)\angle FGH = (2x - 1)^\circ
  • HGI=(3x19)\angle HGI = (3x - 19)^\circ

Since GH\overrightarrow{GH} bisects FGI\angle FGI, we know:

mFGH=mHGIm\angle FGH = m\angle HGI

Step 1: Solve for xx

Set the expressions for FGH\angle FGH and HGI\angle HGI equal to each other:

2x1=3x192x - 1 = 3x - 19

Simplify the equation:

1+19=3x2x-1 + 19 = 3x - 2x

18=x18 = x

Step 2: Find mFGHm\angle FGH

Substituting x=18x = 18 into FGH\angle FGH:

mFGH=2(18)1=361=35m\angle FGH = 2(18) - 1 = 36 - 1 = 35^\circ

Step 3: Find mHGIm\angle HGI

Since mHGI=mFGHm\angle HGI = m\angle FGH, we have:

mHGI=35m\angle HGI = 35^\circ

Step 4: Find mFGIm\angle FGI

Since FGI\angle FGI is bisected by GH\overrightarrow{GH}, the total measure of FGI\angle FGI is:

mFGI=mFGH+mHGI=35+35=70m\angle FGI = m\angle FGH + m\angle HGI = 35^\circ + 35^\circ = 70^\circ

Final Answers:

a. x=18x = 18 and mFGH=35m\angle FGH = 35^\circ.
b. mHGI=35m\angle HGI = 35^\circ.
c. mFGI=70m\angle FGI = 70^\circ.


Would you like further clarification on any part of this solution? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you identify an angle bisector in geometric diagrams?
  2. What are some common strategies to solve equations involving angle measures?
  3. How do you determine the total angle measure when given a bisected angle?
  4. Can you apply the concept of angle bisectors to solve other types of geometry problems?
  5. What are the properties of angle bisectors in different types of triangles?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Angle Bisectors
Linear Equations

Formulas

Angle Bisector Theorem: ∠FGH = ∠HGI
Equation for equal angles: 2x - 1 = 3x - 19

Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10