Math Problem Statement

Suppose m™PQR = 130°. If QTÆ˘ bisects ™PQR, what is the measure

of ™PQT?

Solution

If QT\overline{QT} bisects PQR\angle PQR, it divides PQR\angle PQR into two equal parts.

Given:

  • mPQR=130m\angle PQR = 130^\circ
  • QT\overline{QT} bisects PQR\angle PQR

To find the measure of PQT\angle PQT:

  1. Since QT\overline{QT} bisects PQR\angle PQR, the measure of each resulting angle will be half of mPQRm\angle PQR: mPQT=1302=65m\angle PQT = \frac{130^\circ}{2} = 65^\circ

Thus, mPQT=65m\angle PQT = 65^\circ.

Would you like further details or explanations?

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  1. What is an angle bisector?
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  3. What is the relationship between supplementary angles?
  4. How can we apply the angle bisector theorem in triangles?
  5. How can angle bisectors help in solving geometric problems?

Tip: Always remember, when a ray bisects an angle, the two resulting angles are congruent (equal in measure).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Bisectors
Angles

Formulas

m∠PQT = m∠PQR / 2

Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8