Math Problem Statement

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

Solution

The problem presented in the image shows that ray GHGH bisects FGI\angle FGI, and the given angles are (5x3)(5x - 3)^\circ and (6x10)(6x - 10)^\circ. Let's solve each part step-by-step.

Part a: Solve for xx and find FGH\angle FGH.

Since GHGH bisects FGI\angle FGI, the two angle measures should be equal. Therefore, we can set the two expressions equal to each other:

5x3=6x105x - 3 = 6x - 10

Solving for xx:

  1. Subtract 5x5x from both sides: 3=x10-3 = x - 10

  2. Add 10 to both sides: 7=x7 = x

Thus, x=7x = 7.

Finding FGH\angle FGH:

Now substitute x=7x = 7 into one of the angle expressions (for example, 5x35x - 3) to find FGH\angle FGH:

FGH=5(7)3=353=32\angle FGH = 5(7) - 3 = 35 - 3 = 32^\circ

So, FGH=32\angle FGH = 32^\circ.

Part b: Find HGI\angle HGI.

Since GHGH bisects the angle, HGI\angle HGI must be equal to FGH\angle FGH. Therefore:

HGI=32\angle HGI = 32^\circ

Part c: Find FGI\angle FGI.

Since FGI\angle FGI is the sum of the two bisected angles, we have:

FGI=FGH+HGI=32+32=64\angle FGI = \angle FGH + \angle HGI = 32^\circ + 32^\circ = 64^\circ

Summary of Solutions:

a. x=7x = 7, FGH=32\angle FGH = 32^\circ
b. HGI=32\angle HGI = 32^\circ
c. FGI=64\angle FGI = 64^\circ


Would you like further details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the significance of an angle bisector in geometry?
  2. How do we verify that the bisected angles are equal?
  3. What would happen if the given angles were unequal? Could GHGH still be a bisector?
  4. How would the problem change if additional angles or relationships were provided in the diagram?
  5. Can you generalize the formula for bisecting angles involving variables?

Tip: Always remember that when a ray bisects an angle, the two resulting angles are equal by definition!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Bisectors
Algebra

Formulas

5x - 3 = 6x - 10
m∠FGI = m∠FGH + m∠HGI

Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10