Question

If angle EFH(5x+1)’ angle HFG(62 degrees) and angle EFG (18x+11) find each measurement

Answer 1

Answer:

∠EFH = 21°

∠HFG = 62°

∠EFG = 83°

Step-by-step explanation:

The diagram showing the angles has been attached to this response.

From the diagram, it can be deduced that;

Angle EFG = angle EFH + angle HFG

=> ∠EFG = ∠EFH + ∠HFG                -------------------(i)

From the question:

∠EFH = (5x + 1)°                    -------------(ii)

∠HFG = 62°                          -------------(iii)

∠EFG = (18x + 11)°                 -------------(iv)

Substitute these values into equation (i) as follows;

(18x + 11) = (5x + 1) + 62

=> 18x + 11 = 5x + 1 + 62

Collect like terms and solve for x

18x - 5x = 1 + 62 - 11

13x = 52

x = 4

Now, to get each measurement, substitute x = 4 into each of equations (ii) - (iv)

∠EFH = (5x + 1)°

∠EFH = (5(4) + 1)°

∠EFH = (20 + 1)°

∠EFH = 21°

∠HFG = 62°              [Does not depend on x]

∠EFG = (18x + 11)°

∠EFG = (18(4) + 11)°

∠EFG = (72 + 11)°

∠EFG = 83°

Conclusion:

∠EFH = 21°

∠HFG = 62°

∠EFG = 83°