Math Problem Statement

Given a diagram with parallel lines AB and EH and two transversals CF and GF, find the value of x and calculate the angles ∠ABC and ∠GFH.

Solution

The diagram you have provided contains two parallel lines, AB\overrightarrow{AB} and EH\overrightarrow{EH}, and two transversals, CF\overrightarrow{CF} and GF\overrightarrow{GF}. The angles formed and the given algebraic expressions (for example, 10x+2010x + 20 and 12x12x) suggest that this is a problem related to corresponding or alternate angles, likely dealing with the properties of parallel lines and transversals.

Step 1: Setting up the equation

Because ABEH\overrightarrow{AB} \parallel \overrightarrow{EH}, and CF\overrightarrow{CF} is a transversal, we can use the fact that angles formed by a transversal cutting through parallel lines are congruent or supplementary (depending on their position). For example, angle ABC\angle ABC and angle GFH\angle GFH are either corresponding angles or alternate interior angles, so:

10x+20=12x10x + 20 = 12x

Step 2: Solving for xx

Now, we solve the equation:

10x+20=12x10x + 20 = 12x 20=12x10x20 = 12x - 10x 20=2x20 = 2x x=10x = 10

Step 3: Finding angles ABC\angle ABC and GFH\angle GFH

Now that we know x=10x = 10, we can substitute this value into the expressions for the angles.

  • For ABC\angle ABC: 10x+20=10(10)+20=100+20=12010x + 20 = 10(10) + 20 = 100 + 20 = 120^\circ

  • For GFH\angle GFH: 12x=12(10)=12012x = 12(10) = 120^\circ

Final Answer:

  • Equation: 10x+20=12x10x + 20 = 12x
  • x=10x = 10
  • ABC=120\angle ABC = 120^\circ
  • GFH=120\angle GFH = 120^\circ

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5 Relative Questions:

  1. What are corresponding angles, and why are they congruent?
  2. How do alternate interior angles relate to parallel lines?
  3. Can supplementary angles also occur with transversals? If so, how?
  4. How can you determine if two lines are parallel based on angles?
  5. What happens if the transversal forms unequal angles with the parallel lines?

Tip:

When dealing with parallel lines and transversals, identifying angle relationships like corresponding, alternate interior, and supplementary angles can simplify solving for unknowns.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parallel Lines
Transversals
Angles

Formulas

Equation involving linear expressions (e.g., 10x + 20 = 12x)

Theorems

Corresponding Angles Postulate
Alternate Interior Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10