Angles and Bisector

Angle Bisectors

Angle Bisector

Example

Bisecting an angle means dividing it into two congruent angles.

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An angle is bisected, forming two new angles. Each new angle has a measure of 15°. What was the measure of the original angle? (enter number only)

Solution:

Each new angle measures 15°. Multiply by 2 to find the original, larger angle.

15° × 2 = 30°

So, the original angle measured 30°.

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After bisecting an angle, Eric has two new angles, each with a measure of 19°. What was the measure of the original angle? (number only)

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After bisecting an angle, Patty has two new angles, each with a measure of 12°. What was the measure of the original angle?

Multiple Choice

The figure shows a triangle with one of its angle bisectors. Find x if m∠2 = 4x + 5 and m∠1 = 5x − 2.

• x = 7

• x = 3

• x = -7

• x = 1/3

Multiple Choice

Find x:

• 5

• 3

• 9

• 8

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Given the segment BP bisects ∠CBD Find m∠2 if m∠2 = 7x + 5 and m∠1 = 9x − 5.

FIND m∠2=