Math Problem Statement

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

Solution

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Given:

  • Line GH bisects ∠FGI.
  • The angle measurements are given as:
    • ∠FGH = (5x4)(5x - 4)^\circ
    • ∠HGI = (6x11)(6x - 11)^\circ

Step 1: Solve for x (Part a)

Since GH bisects ∠FGI, it means that the two angles ∠FGH and ∠HGI are equal. Therefore, we can set up the equation:

5x4=6x115x - 4 = 6x - 11

Solving for x: 5x4=6x115x - 4 = 6x - 11 4+11=6x5x-4 + 11 = 6x - 5x 7=x7 = x

So, x = 7.

Step 2: Find ∠FGH (Part a)

Now that we have x = 7, substitute this into the expression for ∠FGH:

mFGH=5x4=5(7)4=354=31\text{m}∠FGH = 5x - 4 = 5(7) - 4 = 35 - 4 = 31^\circ

Step 3: Find ∠HGI (Part b)

Substitute x = 7 into the expression for ∠HGI:

mHGI=6x11=6(7)11=4211=31\text{m}∠HGI = 6x - 11 = 6(7) - 11 = 42 - 11 = 31^\circ

Step 4: Find ∠FGI (Part c)

Since ∠FGI is the full angle, and GH bisects ∠FGI into two equal parts, the total measure of ∠FGI is:

mFGI=2×mFGH=2×31=62\text{m}∠FGI = 2 \times \text{m}∠FGH = 2 \times 31^\circ = 62^\circ

Final Answers:

a. x=7x = 7, mFGH=31\text{m}∠FGH = 31^\circ
b. mHGI=31\text{m}∠HGI = 31^\circ
c. mFGI=62\text{m}∠FGI = 62^\circ


Would you like more details or clarification on any step? Here are 5 additional related questions you can explore:

  1. How do we determine the total measure of a bisected angle in general?
  2. Can you find another method to check if the value of x is correct?
  3. What is the geometric significance of a bisected angle in terms of symmetry?
  4. How would the solution change if GH did not bisect the angle?
  5. Can this problem be solved using trigonometric properties?

Tip: Always verify your angle relations when working with bisected angles to ensure accuracy in geometry problems!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Angle Bisectors

Formulas

Equation: 5x - 4 = 6x - 11 (GH bisects ∠FGI)
Substitute x to find angles: m∠FGH = 5x - 4, m∠HGI = 6x - 11
Total angle: m∠FGI = 2 * m∠FGH

Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9