Math Problem Statement

BD bisects \(\angle ABC\). Given the angle measures in the diagram, find the indicated angle measures. Specifically, find m\(\angle DBC\) and m\(\angle ABC\) when m\(\angle ABD\) = 57°, 70°, or when m\(\angle ABC\) = 110°.

Solution

The problem provides a diagram where line BDBD bisects ABC\angle ABC, which means it divides the angle into two equal parts. We are given different angle measures and are tasked with finding the missing angles based on this information.

Let’s break down the solutions for each question:

Problem 15:

  • Given: mABD=57m\angle ABD = 57^\circ

  • Since BDBD bisects ABC\angle ABC, we know that: mABD=mDBCm\angle ABD = m\angle DBC So, mDBC=57m\angle DBC = 57^\circ.

  • To find mABCm\angle ABC, we add the two angles: mABC=mABD+mDBC=57+57=114m\angle ABC = m\angle ABD + m\angle DBC = 57^\circ + 57^\circ = 114^\circ

Thus:

  • mDBC=57m\angle DBC = 57^\circ
  • mABC=114m\angle ABC = 114^\circ

Problem 16:

  • Given: mABD=70m\angle ABD = 70^\circ

  • Again, since BDBD bisects ABC\angle ABC: mDBC=70m\angle DBC = 70^\circ

  • Now, we calculate mABCm\angle ABC: mABC=mABD+mDBC=70+70=140m\angle ABC = m\angle ABD + m\angle DBC = 70^\circ + 70^\circ = 140^\circ

Thus:

  • mDBC=70m\angle DBC = 70^\circ
  • mABC=140m\angle ABC = 140^\circ

Problem 17:

  • Given: mABC=110m\angle ABC = 110^\circ
  • Since BDBD bisects ABC\angle ABC, the two parts are equal: mABD=mDBC=mABC2=1102=55m\angle ABD = m\angle DBC = \frac{m\angle ABC}{2} = \frac{110^\circ}{2} = 55^\circ

Thus:

  • mABD=55m\angle ABD = 55^\circ
  • mDBC=55m\angle DBC = 55^\circ

Do you have any questions or would you like further details?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. How does the concept of angle bisectors help in solving geometric problems?
  2. If BDBD were not an angle bisector, how would the solution change?
  3. What is the sum of interior angles in a triangle, and how does it relate to angle bisectors?
  4. Can a line segment bisect more than one angle in a triangle? Why or why not?
  5. How does the Angle Addition Postulate apply to the problems given here?

Tip: Always remember that an angle bisector divides an angle into two equal parts, which is key to solving many geometric problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Bisectors
Angle Addition

Formulas

m\(\angle ABC\) = m\(\angle ABD\) + m\(\angle DBC\)
If \(BD\) bisects \(\angle ABC\), then m\(\angle ABD\) = m\(\angle DBC\)

Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem
Angle Addition Postulate

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10