Math Problem Statement
BD bisects ∠ABC. Use the diagram and the given angle measure to find the indicated angle measures. 15. m∠ABD = 57°. Find m∠DBC and m∠ABC. 16. m∠ABD = 70°. Find m∠DBC and m∠ABC. 17. m∠ABC = 110°. Find m∠ABD and m∠DBC.
Solution
Let's work through the questions in the image. Here, BD bisects , which means that .
15. Given:
Since BD bisects the angle, .
Now, .
Answer for 15:
16. Given:
Since BD bisects the angle, .
Now, .
Answer for 16:
17. Given:
Since BD bisects the angle, we know that .
Thus, .
Answer for 17:
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Here are some related questions to consider:
- What happens to if increases?
- How do you prove that BD is an angle bisector using geometry?
- How would the calculation change if BD did not bisect ?
- What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle, and how does it apply to this diagram?
- If , what would and be?
Tip: When you know an angle is bisected, you can always divide the larger angle in half to get the two equal smaller angles!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Angle bisectors
Angle relationships
Formulas
If BD bisects ∠ABC, then m∠ABD = m∠DBC
Theorems
Angle bisector theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-10