Math Problem Statement

If a ray QT bisects ∠RQS, what would be the measure of one of the resulting angles?

Solution

The problem states that ray QT bisects ∠RQS, and we are given expressions for the angles ∠RQS and ∠RQT.

We know that:

  1. ∠RQS = (3x + 5)° + (x + 3)° = (4x + 8)°

Since ray QT bisects ∠RQS, each of the resulting angles formed by the bisection is half of ∠RQS. Therefore, we need to find the measure of one of the bisected angles:

Measure of one resulting angle=RQS2=(4x+8)2\text{Measure of one resulting angle} = \frac{\angle RQS}{2} = \frac{(4x + 8)}{2}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Angle Bisector
Algebra
Angle Addition

Formulas

Measure of an angle after bisection: (Total Angle) / 2
Angle Addition: (3x + 5)° + (x + 3)°

Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem
Angle Addition Postulate

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9