Math Problem Statement

Solve for x, dbf, dbc, cbe, abe, abf

If BF bisects ∠DBG, m∠DBF = 8x - 10 and m∠FBG = 5x + 23, find each missing measure.

Solution

Let's analyze the problem and solve it step-by-step.

Problem breakdown:

  • BF\overrightarrow{BF} bisects DBG\angle DBG, which means that DBF=FBG\angle DBF = \angle FBG.
  • We are given the following expressions:
    • mDBF=8x10m\angle DBF = 8x - 10
    • mFBG=5x+23m\angle FBG = 5x + 23

Since BFBF bisects DBG\angle DBG, we can set these two angle measures equal to each other:

8x10=5x+238x - 10 = 5x + 23

Step 1: Solve for xx

Let's solve this equation for xx.

8x5x=23+108x - 5x = 23 + 10 3x=333x = 33 x=11x = 11

Step 2: Calculate the measures of DBF\angle DBF and FBG\angle FBG

Now that we have x=11x = 11, substitute it back into the expressions for mDBFm\angle DBF and mFBGm\angle FBG.

  • mDBF=8x10=8(11)10=8810=78m\angle DBF = 8x - 10 = 8(11) - 10 = 88 - 10 = 78^\circ
  • mFBG=5x+23=5(11)+23=55+23=78m\angle FBG = 5x + 23 = 5(11) + 23 = 55 + 23 = 78^\circ

Since BFBF bisects DBG\angle DBG, the full angle DBG=2×78=156\angle DBG = 2 \times 78^\circ = 156^\circ.

Step 3: Calculate the remaining angles

  • DBE\angle DBE and ABF\angle ABF appear to form a linear pair (180° total) with DBG\angle DBG.
  • Since DBG=156\angle DBG = 156^\circ, the remaining part of the straight line will be CBE=180156=24\angle CBE = 180^\circ - 156^\circ = 24^\circ.
  • ABE=180\angle ABE = 180^\circ because it's a straight line.

Thus, the angles are:

  • mDBF=78m\angle DBF = 78^\circ
  • mFBG=78m\angle FBG = 78^\circ
  • mDBG=156m\angle DBG = 156^\circ
  • mCBE=24m\angle CBE = 24^\circ
  • mABE=180m\angle ABE = 180^\circ
  • mABF=180m\angle ABF = 180^\circ

Summary of answers:

  • x=11x = 11
  • mDBF=78m\angle DBF = 78^\circ
  • mFBG=78m\angle FBG = 78^\circ
  • mDBG=156m\angle DBG = 156^\circ
  • mCBE=24m\angle CBE = 24^\circ
  • mABE=180m\angle ABE = 180^\circ
  • mABF=180m\angle ABF = 180^\circ

Would you like further details or explanations? Here are some related questions:

  1. How does the property of angle bisection help in geometry problems?
  2. What is the relationship between a linear pair of angles?
  3. Can you explain how to find unknown angles in polygons?
  4. What is the significance of supplementary angles in this problem?
  5. How can you verify if two angles are equal when given algebraic expressions?

Tip: When solving for angles, always check if the given lines are straight or form supplementary angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometry
Angle Bisectors
Linear Pairs

Formulas

Linear Pair Formula: ∠A + ∠B = 180°
Equation Solving: ax + b = cx + d

Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem
Linear Pair Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10