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    Question

    In triangle DEF, point G lies on EF such that ∠DGE =

    ∠DGF. If DE = 40 cm, DF = 20 cm, and EF = 24 cm, find the length of EG.
    A 20 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 46 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 18 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Since ∠DGE = ∠DGF, DG is the angle bisector of ∠D.

    By Angle Bisector Theorem:

    DE / DF = EG / GF

    Let EG = x cm

    Then GF = 24 - x cm

    40 / 20 = x / (24 - x)

    ⇒ 2 / 1 = x / (24 - x)

    2(24 - x) = x

    48 - 2x = x


    48 = 3x

    x = 16

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