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Exercise 6 Page 541

To find m∠ ABD we need to find the value of x first. Remember that the angle bisector always divides angle into two equal parts.

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To find m∠ ABD we need to find the value of x first. Let's use the given information. m∠ ABF &= 3x-8 m∠ ABD &= x+14 Also, since BD bisects ∠ ABF, and the angle bisector always divides angle into two equal parts, we know that m∠ ABF is twice m∠ ABD. m∠ ABF=2m∠ ABD Let's substitute the given values of m∠ ABF and m∠ ABD into this equation and solve it for x.
m∠ ABF=2m∠ ABD
3x-8=2( x+14)
Solve for x
3x-8=2x+28
x-8=28
x=36
Now, let's substitute 36 for x in the formula for m∠ ABD.
m∠ ABD=x+14
m∠ ABD= 36+14
m∠ ABD=50
Therefore, m∠ ABD=50.