Math Problem Statement

Use the figure and the given conditions to find the measures of angles DEB, DBE, EDB, ABD, and an angle congruent to BAD.

Solution

Let's break down the information from the diagram and solve the problems step by step.

Given:

  1. BDBD bisects ABC\angle ABC.
  2. DEABDE \parallel AB.
  3. ABBCAB \perp BC.

This forms a triangle ABC\triangle ABC with several important geometric properties due to the bisector and parallel lines. We'll use these facts to find the angles as requested in questions 26 to 30.


Question 26: Find mDEBm \angle DEB

  • Since DEABDE \parallel AB and ABBCAB \perp BC, DEB\angle DEB is a right angle.
  • Therefore, mDEB=90m \angle DEB = 90^\circ.

Question 27: Find mDBEm \angle DBE

  • BDBD bisects ABC\angle ABC, meaning it divides ABC\angle ABC into two equal angles.
  • Since ABBCAB \perp BC, we know ABC=90\angle ABC = 90^\circ.
  • Thus, ABD=DBC=45\angle ABD = \angle DBC = 45^\circ.
  • Therefore, mDBE=45m \angle DBE = 45^\circ.

Question 28: Find mEDBm \angle EDB

  • Triangle DEB\triangle DEB is a right triangle (from question 26, mDEB=90m \angle DEB = 90^\circ).
  • Using the triangle sum theorem: mDEB+mDBE+mEDB=180m \angle DEB + m \angle DBE + m \angle EDB = 180^\circ Substituting known values: 90+45+mEDB=18090^\circ + 45^\circ + m \angle EDB = 180^\circ Solving for mEDBm \angle EDB: mEDB=45m \angle EDB = 45^\circ

Question 29: Find mABDm \angle ABD

  • As found earlier, BDBD bisects ABC\angle ABC, so mABD=45m \angle ABD = 45^\circ.

Question 30: Find an angle congruent to BAD\angle BAD

  • By the parallel line property, BAD\angle BAD corresponds to ADE\angle ADE because of alternate interior angles (since ABDEAB \parallel DE).
  • Therefore, ADEBAD\angle ADE \cong \angle BAD.

Would you like further details or explanations on any step?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How do you calculate the length of a segment if one of the angles is known in a right triangle?
  2. Can you prove why alternate interior angles are congruent when lines are parallel?
  3. What is the relationship between angle bisectors and side ratios in a triangle?
  4. How would you find the area of triangle ABC\triangle ABC using the given angles?
  5. How would this problem change if BDBD were not the bisector?

Tip: The sum of angles in any triangle is always 180180^\circ, a fact you can apply in many geometric problems!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Parallel Lines
Angle Bisectors
Triangle Sum Theorem

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Definition of parallel lines: alternate interior angles are congruent

Theorems

Triangle Sum Theorem
Alternate Interior Angle Theorem
Angle Bisector Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10