Math Problem Statement

BD bisects ∠ABC. Find the measure of ∠ABC given that ∠ABD = (6x + 16)° and ∠DBC = (8x - 23)°.

Solution

The image shows a geometry problem where BD bisects angle ∠ABC, and we are asked to find the measure of ∠ABC. The given angles are:

  • ∠ABD = (6x+16)(6x + 16)^\circ
  • ∠DBC = (8x23)(8x - 23)^\circ

Since BD bisects ∠ABC, it means that:

∠ABD=∠DBC\text{∠ABD} = \text{∠DBC}

So, we can set up the equation:

6x+16=8x236x + 16 = 8x - 23

Let's solve for xx.The value of xx is 392\frac{39}{2} or 19.5.

Now, let's use this value of xx to calculate the measures of ∠ABD and ∠DBC, and then find the full measure of ∠ABC by doubling one of these angles (since ∠ABD = ∠DBC).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Angle Bisectors
Geometry

Formulas

Angle bisector equality: ∠ABD = ∠DBC
Solving linear equations

Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12