Math Problem Statement

BC bisects <ABD. If m<ABC=4x and M<CBD=x+60 find m<ABD

Solution

Let's break down the problem:

  1. BC bisects ABD\angle ABD:

    • This means ABC=CBD\angle ABC = \angle CBD.
  2. Given values:

    • ABC=4x\angle ABC = 4x
    • CBD=x+60\angle CBD = x + 60

Since BC bisects ABD\angle ABD, the two angles ABC\angle ABC and CBD\angle CBD are equal. Therefore:

4x=x+604x = x + 60

Step 1: Solve for xx

Subtract xx from both sides:

4xx=60    3x=60    x=204x - x = 60 \implies 3x = 60 \implies x = 20

Step 2: Find ABC\angle ABC and CBD\angle CBD

Substitute x=20x = 20 into the expressions for the angles:

ABC=4x=4(20)=80\angle ABC = 4x = 4(20) = 80^\circ CBD=x+60=20+60=80\angle CBD = x + 60 = 20 + 60 = 80^\circ

Step 3: Calculate ABD\angle ABD

Since ABD\angle ABD is made up of ABC\angle ABC and CBD\angle CBD, we add these two angles together:

ABD=ABC+CBD=80+80=160\angle ABD = \angle ABC + \angle CBD = 80^\circ + 80^\circ = 160^\circ

Final Answer:

ABD=160\angle ABD = 160^\circ

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Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. What would be the measure of ABD\angle ABD if xx were a different value?
  2. How would the problem change if BC did not bisect ABD\angle ABD?
  3. Can you construct the angle bisector BC in a diagram with the given measures?
  4. What is the sum of the interior angles in triangle ABC?
  5. How does the concept of angle bisectors apply to other polygons?

Tip: When dealing with angle bisectors, remember that the bisector divides the angle into two equal parts, which is a key concept in many geometric problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angle Bisector Theorem

Formulas

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Theorems

Angle Bisector Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12