We are given that $m\angle EFG = 6x^\circ$ and $m\angle D = (2x-4)^\circ$. We need to find the measure of $\angle D$.

GeometryAnglesQuadrilateralsTangentsCircleSolving Equations
2025/5/6

1. Problem Description

We are given that mEFG=6xm\angle EFG = 6x^\circ and mD=(2x4)m\angle D = (2x-4)^\circ. We need to find the measure of D\angle D.

2. Solution Steps

Since segments DE and DG are tangent to the circle at points E and G respectively, we know that DEF\angle DEF and DGF\angle DGF are right angles. Therefore, mDEF=90m\angle DEF = 90^\circ and mDGF=90m\angle DGF = 90^\circ. Also, the sum of angles around point F is 360360^\circ. Since EFG=6x\angle EFG = 6x^\circ, then EFG\angle EFG is a reflex angle.
Consider quadrilateral DEFG. The sum of the angles in a quadrilateral is 360360^\circ.
So we have mD+mDEF+mEFG+mDGF=360m\angle D + m\angle DEF + m\angle EFG + m\angle DGF = 360^\circ.
Substitute the given values: (2x4)+90+6x+90=360(2x-4)^\circ + 90^\circ + 6x^\circ + 90^\circ = 360^\circ.
Combine like terms: 8x+176=3608x + 176 = 360.
Subtract 176 from both sides: 8x=3601768x = 360 - 176.
8x=1848x = 184.
Divide by 8: x=1848=23x = \frac{184}{8} = 23.
Now we can find mD=(2x4)=(2(23)4)=(464)=42m\angle D = (2x-4)^\circ = (2(23) - 4)^\circ = (46-4)^\circ = 42^\circ.

3. Final Answer

mD=42m\angle D = 42^\circ.

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