Math worksheet covering the Exterior Angle Theorem and Hinge Theorem for Grade 8 students, including guide questions and activity problems with triangle diagrams.

Let’s solve each part step by step.

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Guide Questions (Exterior Angle Theorem)

1. What is the exterior angle of ΔABC?
Looking at the diagram, point D is on the extension of side AB beyond B. So angle 1 (at vertex B, outside the triangle) is the exterior angle.
→ Answer: ∠1

2. Write inequalities for ∠1 compared to ∠A and ∠C.
The Exterior Angle Theorem says: *The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater than the measure of either remote interior angle.*
Remote interior angles to ∠1 are ∠A and ∠C.
So:
∠1 > A
∠1 > ∠C

3. What theorem did you use?
→ Exterior Angle Theorem

4. Relationship between exterior angle and remote interior angles?
From above: exterior angle is greater than either remote interior angle.
→ Correct choice: a

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Activity 1: Hinge Theorem & Triangle Inequalities

Recall:
- If two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, but the included angle is larger in one, then the third side is longer in that triangle. (Hinge Theorem)
- Also, in any triangle, the larger angle is opposite the longer side.

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1.) In ΔFAR and ΔDOG
Given:
AR ≅ OG
FR ≅ DG
We’re comparing ∠R and ∠G.

Look at the diagrams:
In ΔFAR, side FA = 5, and FR has double tick marks.
In ΔDOG, side DO = 4, and DG has double tick marks.
Also, AR and OG both have single tick marks → so they’re equal.
But FA = 5, DO = 4 → so FA > DO.

Wait — actually, we need to compare the included angles or use side-side-angle? Let’s think differently.

Actually, since AR ≅ OG and FR ≅ DG, and if we look at the third sides:
FA = 5, DO = 4 → so FA > DO.

By the Converse of the Hinge Theorem: If two sides are congruent, but the third side is longer in one triangle, then the included angle opposite the longer third side is larger.

Wait — let’s label properly.

In ΔFAR: sides FA=5, AR=?, FR=?
In ΔDOG: DO=4, OG=?, DG=?

But we’re told AR ≅ OG and FR ≅ DG → so two pairs of sides equal.

Then the third sides: FA vs DO → FA=5, DO=4 → FA > DO.

So in ΔFAR, the side opposite ∠R is FA.
In ΔDOG, the side opposite ∠G is DO.

Since FA > DO, then ∠R > ∠G.

→ So: ∠R > ∠G

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2.) In ΔTOR and ΔBIG
Given: TO ≅ BI, ON ≅ IG
Compare TN and BG.

Wait — points: T-O-N and B-I-G? But triangles are TOR and BIG? Maybe typo? Probably meant ΔTON and ΔBIG? Or maybe N and G are corresponding?

Looking at diagram:
ΔTON: angle at O is 20°, sides OT and ON marked with ticks → so OT ≅ ? and ON ≅ ?

Actually, given: TO ≅ BI and ON ≅ IG → so two sides equal.

Angle at O is 20°, angle at I is 30° → so included angle in ΔBIG is larger (30° > 20°).

By Hinge Theorem: if two sides are congruent, and included angle is larger in one triangle, then the third side is longer in that triangle.

So in ΔBIG, included angle is 30°, in ΔTON it’s 20° → so BG > TN.

Thus: TN < BG

→ Answer: TN < BG

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3.) Compare AR and BK

Diagram: quadrilateral? Actually, looks like two triangles sharing diagonal AK? Wait — points A, R, K, B.

Actually, triangle AKR and triangle AKB? Not clear.

Wait — labels:
Points: A, B, K, R.
Sides: AB = 10, KR = 10? No — bottom side is KR = 10? Wait:

From diagram:
Triangle AKR: angle at K is 32°, side AR is opposite?
Triangle AKB: angle at A is 25°, side BK is opposite?

Actually, better: consider triangles AKR and AKB? Not quite.

Wait — perhaps it's triangle AKR and triangle BKA? Confusing.

Alternative approach: Look at triangle AKR and triangle BKA — no.

Actually, notice: both triangles share side AK.

In triangle AKR: angle at K is 32°, side AR is opposite this angle.

In triangle AKB: angle at A is 25°, side BK is opposite this angle.

But we don’t know other sides.

Wait — perhaps it’s the same triangle? No.

Another idea: maybe it’s triangle ABK and triangle ARK? Still messy.

Wait — look again: the figure shows points A, B, K, R forming a quadrilateral? With diagonal AK.

Actually, from the diagram:
- Side AB = 10
- Side KR = 10? No — bottom side is labeled 10, which is KR? Wait, label says “10” under KR? Actually, looking:

It says:
Top: BA = 10
Bottom: KR = 10? No — the bottom side is from K to R, labeled 10.
Left: KB? Not labeled. Right: RA? Not labeled.

Angles:
At A: 25° (in triangle AKR?)
At K: 32° (in triangle AKB?)

Actually, perhaps it’s two triangles: ΔAKB and ΔAKR? But not standard.

Wait — maybe it’s triangle ABK and triangle ARK? Still.

Better: focus on triangle AKR and triangle BKA — no.

Perhaps the key is: in triangle AKR, angle at K is 32°, so side AR is opposite 32°.

In triangle ABK, angle at A is 25°, so side BK is opposite 25°.

If we assume that AK is common, and AB = KR = 10? Wait, AB is top, KR is bottom — both labeled 10? Yes! Diagram shows AB = 10 and KR = 10.

And AK is shared.

So in ΔABK and ΔKRA? Not matching.

Wait — let’s define:

Consider ΔABK and ΔKRA — still not.

Actually, perhaps it’s ΔAKB and ΔARK.

In ΔAKB: sides AK, KB, AB=10; angle at A is 25°.

In ΔARK: sides AK, KR=10, AR; angle at K is 32°.

Now, in ΔAKB, side opposite angle A (25°) is KB.

In ΔARK, side opposite angle K (32°) is AR.

Since 32° > 25°, and if the adjacent sides are equal (AK common, and AB=KR=10), then by Hinge Theorem or law of sines, the side opposite the larger angle should be longer.

Specifically, in ΔARK, angle at K is 32°, so AR / sin(32°) = AK / sin(angle at R)

In ΔAKB, angle at A is 25°, so KB / sin(25°) = AK / sin(angle at B)

But without more info, hard.

Alternative: since AB = KR = 10, and AK common, and angle at A in ΔAKB is 25°, angle at K in ΔARK is 32°.

Note that in ΔAKB, the angle at A is between sides AK and AB.

In ΔARK, the angle at K is between sides AK and KR.

Since AB = KR, and AK common, but the included angles are different: 25° vs 32°.

So by Hinge Theorem: the triangle with the larger included angle will have the longer third side.

Here, included angle for ΔARK is 32° (between AK and KR), for ΔAKB is 25° (between AK and AB).

So third side in ΔARK is AR, in ΔAKB is KB.

Since 32° > 25°, then AR > KB.

→ So AR > BK

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4.) Compare ∠FOG and ∠FOR

Diagram: point O, with rays to F, G, R.

Distances: OF = ? Not given, but OR = 8, OG = 5, FG = 7? Wait:

Labels:
From O to R: 8
O to G: 5
F to G: 7
F to R: ? Not given, but probably same as something.

Actually, triangles: ΔFOG and ΔFOR.

Sides:
In ΔFOG: FO=?, OG=5, FG=7
In ΔFOR: FO=?, OR=8, FR=?

But we don't know FR or FO.

Wait — perhaps FO is common.

Assume FO is same in both.

Then in ΔFOG: sides FO, OG=5, FG=7
In ΔFOR: sides FO, OR=8, FR=?

But we don't know FR.

Notice that in ΔFOG, sides are FO, 5, 7
In ΔFOR, sides are FO, 8, and FR.

But FR is not given. However, looking at the diagram, it seems that R and G are on the same line from O? Or not.

Actually, the angle at O: ∠FOG and ∠FOR.

∠FOR includes ∠FOG plus ∠GOR? Or separate?

From diagram: points F, O, G, R — likely O is vertex, F and G form one angle, F and R form another.

Actually, ∠FOG is angle at O between F and G.
∠FOR is angle at O between F and R.

If R is further out, and assuming G is between F and R, then ∠FOR > ∠FOG.

But we can use side lengths.

In ΔFOG: sides OG=5, FG=7, FO=?

In ΔFOR: sides OR=8, FR=?, FO=?

But we don't have FR.

However, note that in ΔFOG, by triangle inequality, FO + OG > FG → FO + 5 > 7 → FO > 2
Similarly, FO + FG > OG → FO + 7 > 5 → always true
OG + FG > FO → 5+7>FO → FO < 12

Same for ΔFOR: FO + OR > FR → FO + 8 > FR
etc.

Not helpful.

Alternative: use the fact that in triangle, larger side opposite larger angle.

But we need to compare angles at O.

In ΔFOG, side opposite ∠FOG is FG=7
In ΔFOR, side opposite ∠FOR is FR

But we don't know FR.

Wait — perhaps FR is the same as FG? No.

Look at diagram: it shows distance from F to G is 7, F to R is not labeled, but perhaps it's implied.

Actually, in the diagram, there is a line from F to R, but no length. However, notice that OR=8, OG=5, and if we assume that G and R are colinear with O, then GR = OR - OG = 3, but not necessarily.

Another idea: perhaps use coordinates or law of cosines, but too advanced.

Wait — simpler: in ΔFOG, sides are FO, 5, 7
In ΔFOR, sides are FO, 8, and let's say x = FR.

But if we assume that the position is such that R is farther, then angle at O might be larger.

But let's think: the side opposite the angle at O.

In ΔFOG, side opposite ∠O is FG=7
In ΔFOR, side opposite ∠O is FR

If FR > 7, then ∠FOR > ∠FOG, else less.

But we don't know FR.

Unless... in the diagram, it might be that FR is the same as FG? Unlikely.

Perhaps I misread. Let me check the diagram description.

User's image: for problem 4, it shows point O, with lines to F, G, R. Distances: O to R is 8, O to G is 5, F to G is 7, and F to R is not labeled, but there is a line.

Actually, upon closer inspection, in many such problems, if two triangles share a side, and we have two sides, we can compare.

Notice that in ΔFOG and ΔFOR, they share side FO.

Side OG = 5, OR = 8, so OR > OG.

Side FG = 7, but FR is unknown.

However, if we consider the path, perhaps FR is longer than FG because R is farther.

But to be precise, let's use the Hinge Theorem indirectly.

Suppose we fix points F and O. Then G and R are on rays from O.

Distance from O to G is 5, to R is 8, so R is farther from O than G is.

If the direction is the same, then angle would be the same, but here angles are different.

Actually, the angle ∠FOG and ∠FOR are at O, so if R is on the extension of OG, then ∠FOR = ∠FOG, but that can't be since distances are different.

Perhaps G and R are on different rays.

I think I found a better way: in triangle FOR, sides are FO, OR=8, FR
In triangle FOG, sides are FO, OG=5, FG=7

By the law of cosines, but perhaps overkill.

Notice that for fixed FO, as the other side increases, the angle at O may change.

But let's calculate the minimum possible FR.

In triangle FOR, by triangle inequality, |FO - 8| < FR < FO + 8

Similarly for FOG, |FO - 5| < 7 < FO + 5

From 7 < FO + 5 → FO > 2
From |FO - 5| < 7 → -7 < FO - 5 < 7 → -2 < FO < 12, but FO > 2, so 2 < FO < 12

Now, in triangle FOR, the angle at O can be found from law of cosines:

cos∠FOR = (FO² + OR² - FR²)/(2*FO*OR) = (FO² + 64 - FR²)/(16 FO)

Similarly for ∠FOG: cos∠FOG = (FO² + 25 - 49)/(10 FO) = (FO² - 24)/(10 FO)

This is messy.

Perhaps the intended solution is to see that in ΔFOR, side OR=8 > OG=5 in ΔFOG, and if we assume that FR > FG or something.

Another thought: perhaps points G and R are such that GR is a straight line, but not specified.

Let's look back at the diagram description. In the user's image, for problem 4, it shows:

- From O to R: 8
- O to G: 5
- F to G: 7
- F to R: not labeled, but there is a line, and also from F to O is common.

Moreover, in the diagram, it appears that R is farther from F than G is, but not necessarily.

Perhaps use the fact that in triangle FOG, with sides FO, 5, 7, the angle at O is determined.

In triangle FOR, with sides FO, 8, and FR, but FR is the distance from F to R.

If we assume that G is on OR, then OR = OG + GR = 5 + GR = 8, so GR = 3.

Then in triangle FGR, we have FG=7, GR=3, and FR is the third side.

By triangle inequality, FR < FG + GR = 10, and FR > |7-3| = 4.

But still not sufficient.

Perhaps the angle at O for ∠FOR is the same as for ∠FOG if G is on OR, but then the angle would be the same, but the side opposite is different.

I think I made a mistake. Let's read the problem: "∠FOG ___ ∠FOR"

In the diagram, likely ∠FOR is the angle between F, O, R, and ∠FOG is between F, O, G, and if G is between F and R in terms of ray, then ∠FOR > ∠FOG.

But from the distances, since OR > OG, and if the direction is the same, the angle might be the same, but that doesn't make sense.

Perhaps O, G, R are colinear, with G between O and R, so OR = OG + GR = 5 + 3 = 8, so GR = 3.

Then in triangle FOG and FOR, they share FO, and OG=5, OR=8, and FG=7, FR = distance from F to R.

In triangle FGR, FG=7, GR=3, so by law of cosines, but for angle at O.

In triangle FOG, by law of cosines:

FG² = FO² + OG² - 2*FO*OG*cos∠FOG
49 = FO² + 25 - 2*FO*5*cos∠FOG
24 = FO² - 10 FO cos∠FOG ...(1)

In triangle FOR:

FR² = FO² + OR² - 2*FO*OR*cos∠FOR
FR² = FO² + 64 - 16 FO cos∠FOR ...(2)

But we don't know FR.

However, if G is on OR, then the angle ∠FOG and ∠FOR are the same angle! Because G and R are on the same ray from O.

Is that possible? If O, G, R are colinear, with G between O and R, then the ray OG and OR are the same ray, so ∠FOG and ∠FOR are the same angle.

But then why give different distances? And the problem asks to compare them, implying they are different.

Perhaps G and R are on different rays.

Let's look at the diagram in the user's mind: typically in such problems, for hinge theorem, they have two triangles sharing a side, with two sides given, and compare the included angle or the third side.

Here, for ∠FOG and ∠FOR, they are at the same vertex O, so perhaps it's not direct.

Another idea: perhaps "∠FOG" means the angle at O in triangle FOG, and "∠FOR" means the angle at O in triangle FOR, and we need to compare those two angles.

In triangle FOG, sides are FO, OG=5, FG=7
In triangle FOR, sides are FO, OR=8, FR=?

But FR is not given, but in the diagram, it might be that FR is the same as FG or something, but unlikely.

Perhaps from the diagram, the length FR is not needed because we can use the fact that in triangle FOR, the side opposite is FR, but we can find which angle is larger by comparing the sides.

Let's assume that FO is the same, and compare the angles using the law of sines or cosines.

From law of cosines in triangle FOG:

cos∠FOG = (FO² + OG² - FG²)/(2*FO*OG) = (FO² + 25 - 49)/(10 FO) = (FO² - 24)/(10 FO)

In triangle FOR:

cos∠FOR = (FO² + OR² - FR²)/(2*FO*OR) = (FO² + 64 - FR²)/(16 FO)

To compare ∠FOG and ∠FOR, we need to compare their cosines, but it's complicated.

Perhaps the intended solution is to see that in triangle FOR, the side OR=8 > OG=5, and if we assume that FR > FG or something, but let's calculate the range.

Suppose FO = x.

From triangle FOG, by triangle inequality, x > 2, x < 12, as before.

The angle ∠FOG is acute or obtuse depending on x.

For example, if x=6, then cos∠FOG = (36 - 24)/(60) = 12/60 = 0.2, so angle ≈ 78.5°

In triangle FOR, if we knew FR, but we don't.

Perhaps in the diagram, the point R is such that FR is the same as in some way, but I think I recall that in some worksheets, for this type, they expect you to see that since OR > OG, and if the other sides are proportional, but here not.

Let's think differently. Perhaps "∠FOG" and "∠FOR" are not the angles in the triangles, but the angles at O formed by the points.

And in the diagram, likely, ray OG and ray OR are different, and we can see that the angle between FO and OR is larger than between FO and OG if R is farther in a different direction.

But to resolve, let's look for a standard approach.

I recall that in some problems, if you have two triangles sharing a side, and you have two sides, you can use the hinge theorem for the angles.

Here, for the angles at O, in triangles FOG and FOR, they share side FO, and have OG=5, OR=8, and FG=7, FR=?.

But if we consider the third side, in FOG it's 7, in FOR it's FR.

If FR > 7, then by converse of hinge theorem, the included angle would be larger, but the included angle for the sides FO and OG is ∠FOG, for FO and OR is ∠FOR.

So if FR > FG, then ∠FOR > ∠FOG.

Is FR > 7? In the diagram, since OR=8 > OG=5, and if the configuration is similar, likely FR > FG.

For example, if the angle at O is the same, then FR / FG = OR / OG = 8/5 = 1.6, so FR = 1.6 * 7 = 11.2 > 7, so yes.

But is the angle the same? Probably not, but in many such problems, they assume that the triangles are configured similarly, so the angle is the same, but then the sides scale, but here the shared side FO is the same, so not scaled.

Perhaps use the formula.

Assume that the angle at O is θ for both, but that can't be.

I think for the sake of time, and since this is a common type, likely ∠FOR > FOG because OR > OG and the setup suggests that.

Moreover, in the diagram, R is farther, so the angle might be larger.

Perhaps calculate with a value.

Suppose FO = 6.

Then in triangle FOG: sides 6,5,7

cos∠FOG = (6^2 + 5^2 - 7^2)/(2*6*5) = (36+25-49)/60 = 12/60 = 0.2, so ∠FOG = arccos(0.2) ≈ 78.46°

In triangle FOR, sides FO=6, OR=8, and FR = ? But if we assume that G is on OR, then as before, GR=3, and in triangle FGR, FG=7, GR=3, so FR^2 = FG^2 + GR^2 - 2*FG*GR*cos(angle at G)

But angle at G is not known.

If O, G, R are colinear, then in triangle FOR, with FO=6, OR=8, and if G is on OR, then the distance FR can be found from coordinates.

Place O at origin, G at (5,0), R at (8,0), F at (x,y) such that distance to G is 7, so (x-5)^2 + y^2 = 49

Distance to O is 6, so x^2 + y^2 = 36

Subtract: (x-5)^2 + y^2 - (x^2 + y^2) = 49 - 36 => x^2 -10x +25 + y^2 - x^2 - y^2 = 13 => -10x +25 = 13 => -10x = -12 => x = 1.2

Then from x^2 + y^2 = 36, (1.2)^2 + y^2 = 36, 1.44 + y^2 = 36, y^2 = 34.56, y = sqrt(34.56) = 5.88 approximately.

Then FR = distance from F(1.2,5.88) to R(8,0) = sqrt((8-1.2)^2 + (0-5.88)^2) = sqrt(6.8^2 + (-5.88)^2) = sqrt(46.24 + 34.5744) = sqrt(80.8144) ≈ 8.99

So FR ≈ 9

Then in triangle FOR, sides FO=6, OR=8, FR≈9

Then cos∠FOR = (FO^2 + OR^2 - FR^2)/(2*FO*OR) = (36 + 64 - 81)/(2*6*8) = (100 - 81)/96 = 19/96 ≈ 0.1979, so ∠FOR ≈ arccos(0.1979) ≈ 78.6°

While ∠FOG was arccos(0.2) = 78.46°, so very close, but slightly larger.

78.6 > 78.46, so ∠FOR > ∠FOG

But is this accurate? In this calculation, with FO=6, we got ∠FOR ≈78.6°, ∠FOG=78.46°, so yes, slightly larger.

Try another value, say FO=7.

Then in triangle FOG: cos∠FOG = (49 + 25 - 49)/(2*7*5) = (25)/70 ≈ 0.3571, so ∠FOG = arccos(0.3571) ≈ 69.1°

Coordinates: O(0,0), G(5,0), F(x,y), x^2+y^2=49, (x-5)^2+y^2=49

Subtract: (x-5)^2 - x^2 = 0 => x^2 -10x+25 - x^2 =0 => -10x+25=0 => x=2.5

Then y^2 = 49 - 6.25 = 42.75, y=sqrt(42.75)≈6.535

R at (8,0), FR = distance from (2.5,6.535) to (8,0) = sqrt((5.5)^2 + (-6.535)^2) = sqrt(30.25 + 42.706) = sqrt(72.956) ≈ 8.542

Then cos∠FOR = (FO^2 + OR^2 - FR^2)/(2*FO*OR) = (49 + 64 - 72.956)/(2*7*8) = (113 - 72.956)/112 = 40.044/112 ≈ 0.3575, so ∠FOR = arccos(0.3575) ≈ 69.0°

69.0 < 69.1, so now ∠FOR < ∠FOG

Oh! So it depends on FO.

When FO=6, ∠FOR > ∠FOG; when FO=7, ∠FOR < ∠FOG.

So it's not determined? But that can't be for a worksheet.

Perhaps in the diagram, the points are configured such that G and R are not on the same line, or perhaps I have a mistake.

Another possibility: perhaps "∠FOG" and "∠FOR" are the angles at O, but in the context, for the hinge theorem, they want us to compare based on the sides.

Perhaps for triangle FOG and FOR, but they are not both triangles with the same vertices.

Let's read the problem: "4.) ∠FOG ___ ∠FOR"

And in the diagram, it might be that O is the vertex, and F, G, R are points, and we need to compare the angles.

But from the distances, and since OR > OG, and if we assume that the direction from O to G and O to R is the same, then the angle is the same, but that doesn't help.

Perhaps the angle ∠FOR is the angle between F, O, R, and ∠FOG is between F, O, G, and if G is closer, but in space, the angle could be different.

I think for the purpose of this worksheet, and given that in most such problems, they intend for us to use the hinge theorem with the sides.

Notice that in triangle FOG, the sides are FO, OG=5, FG=7
In triangle FOR, sides are FO, OR=8, and if we consider the third side, but it's not given.

Perhaps the key is that in triangle FOR, the side opposite the angle at O is FR, and in FOG, it's FG=7, and since OR > OG, and if FO is common, then by the law of sines, sin∠FOR / FR = sin∠OFR / OR, etc, complicated.

Perhaps the problem is to compare the angles using the fact that in the larger triangle, the angle is larger if the opposite side is larger, but here the opposite sides are FG and FR, and FR is not known.

Let's look back at the user's image description. In the text, for problem 4, it says "4.) ∠FOG ___ ∠FOR" and the diagram has distances: from O to R is 8, O to G is 5, F to G is 7, and F to R is not labeled, but in the diagram, it might be that F to R is the same as F to G or something, but unlikely.

Perhaps "FR" is not needed because the angle at O can be compared by the ratio.

I recall that in some textbooks, for two triangles sharing a side, if two sides are given, and the third side is larger, then the included angle is larger.

Here, for the angles at O, the included sides are FO and OG for ∠FOG, FO and OR for ∠FOR.

So the included sides are FO and OG for one, FO and OR for the other.

Since OR > OG, and FO common, then if the third side FR > FG, then ∠FOR > ∠FOG.

And in the diagram, since R is farther, likely FR > FG.

In my earlier calculation with FO=6, FR≈9 >7, and ∠FOR > ∠FOG; with FO=7, FR≈8.542 >7, but ∠FOR < ∠FOG, so not consistent.

With FO=7, FR≈8.542 >7, but cos∠FOR = 0.3575, cos∠FOG = 0.3571, so cos∠FOR > cos∠FOG, so ∠FOR < ∠FOG since cosine is decreasing in [0,180].

So when FR > FG, it does not imply ∠FOR > ∠FOG.

This is problematic.

Perhaps for this problem, they intend for us to see that in triangle FOR, the side OR=8 > OG=5, and the side FR is not given, but perhaps in the diagram, the length from F to R is the same as from F to G, but that would be strange.

Another idea: perhaps "∠FOG" and "∠FOR" are not the angles in the triangles, but the angles at O for the paths, and we can use the law of cosines with the given sides.

But I think I need to guess based on common problems.

In many similar problems, when you have two triangles sharing a side, and one has a longer second side, and the third side is longer, then the included angle is larger.

Here, for ∠FOR, the sides are FO and OR=8, for ∠FOG, FO and OG=5, and if we assume that FR > FG, then since 8>5 and FR>7, then by hinge theorem, the included angle for the larger sides is larger, so ∠FOR > ∠FOG.

And in the diagram, it's likely that FR > FG.

So I'll go with that.

→ ∠FOG < ∠FOR

So answer: <

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Final Guide Question: Which plane is closer to the airport?

Diagram: Airport at A, Tower at B, Plane 1 at D, Plane 2 at C.

Distances:
- A to B: 100 miles
- B to D: 181 miles
- B to C: 181 miles
- Angle at B for triangle ABD: 113°
- Angle at B for triangle ABC: 48°

Planes are at C and D, airport at A.

So distance from A to C and A to D.

In triangle ABC: sides AB=100, BC=181, angle at B=48°

In triangle ABD: sides AB=100, BD=181, angle at B=113°

We need to find AC and AD, and see which is smaller.

By law of cosines:

For AC in triangle ABC:
AC² = AB² + BC² - 2*AB*BC*cos(angle ABC)
= 100² + 181² - 2*100*181*cos(48°)

For AD in triangle ABD:
AD² = AB² + BD² - 2*AB*BD*cos(angle ABD)
= 100² + 181² - 2*100*181*cos(113°)

Note that cos(48°) is positive (since 48<90), cos(113°) is negative (since 113>90).

So in AC², we subtract a positive number (because cos48>0), so AC² = 10000 + 32761 - 2*100*181*cos48 = 42761 - 36200*cos48

In AD², we subtract a negative number, so add a positive number: AD² = 42761 - 36200*cos113 = 42761 + 36200*|cos113| since cos113<0.

So AD² > AC², because we are adding a positive number in AD² while subtracting in AC².

Therefore, AD > AC, so AC is shorter.

Plane 2 is at C, so Plane 2 is closer to airport A.

Answer: B. Plane 2

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Now, compile all answers.

Guide Questions:
1. ∠1
2. ∠1 > ∠A and ∠1 > ∠C
3. Exterior Angle Theorem
4. a

Activity 1:
1. >
2. <
3. >
4. < (assuming ∠FOG < ∠FOR)

Final Guide Question: B. Plane 2

Total score 10 points, so all parts.

Now for the final answer section, since the user didn't specify which part, but the last question is "Which plane is closer to the airport?" with options A or B.

So Final Answer should be for that.

But the instruction is to provide the final correct answer after all reasoning, and since the user might want all, but typically for such tasks, the final answer is for the last question.

To be safe, I'll provide the answer to the last question.

But let's see the user's request: "Solve the problem accurately." and the image has multiple parts, but the final guide question is separate.

In the response format, it says "Final Answer: [Provide only the final correct answer]"

And since the last thing is "Which plane is closer to the airport?" with choices, I'll put that.

So Final Answer: B

But to confirm, Plane 2 is at C, and we found AC < AD, so yes.

In the diagram, Plane 2 is at C, Plane 1 at D, airport at A, so distance AC vs AD, AC is shorter, so Plane 2 is closer.

Yes.

So Final Answer: B