Q. In ΔGHI,GI is extended through point I to point J, m∠IGH=(x−2)∘, m∠HIJ=(4x−18)∘, and m∠GHI=(x+14)∘. Find m∠HIJ.Answer:
Identify Relationship: Identify the relationship between the angles.Since GI is extended through I to J, angle IGH and angle HIJ form a linear pair and their measures add up to 180 degrees.
Set Up Equation: Set up the equation using the angle addition postulate.m/_IGH+m/_HIJ=180∘Substitute the given expressions for m/_IGH and m/_HIJ.(x−2)∘+(4x−18)∘=180∘
Combine and Solve: Combine like terms and solve for x.x−2+4x−18=1805x−20=1805x=200x=40
Substitute Value: Substitute the value of x back into the expression for m/_HIJ. m/_HIJ=(4x−18)@ m/_HIJ=(4(40)−18)@ m/_HIJ=(160−18)@ m/_HIJ=142@
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