In the figure,

←→
B
E
is perpendicular to
←→
A
D
.

Three lines A-D, B-E, and C-F are intersecting at G to form 6 angles B-G-A, A-G-F, F-G-E, E-G-D, D-G-C, and C-G-B. The measure of angle F-G-E is x degrees.

The measure of

C
G
D
is twice the measure of

F
G
E
. What is the value of x?

A.
15

B.
30

C.
45

D.
60

1 answer

C. 45

Since the measure of angle F-G-E is x, the measure of angle C-G-D is 2x. Since all angles in a triangle add up to 180 degrees, we can set up the equation:

x + x + 2x = 180
4x = 180
x = 45

Therefore, the value of x is 45 degrees.