Bisect an Angle


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Angle Bisector
An angle bisector is a line or ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.

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Steps to Construct an Angle Bisector
Given: Angle AOB (with point O as the vertex).

  1. Draw an Arc
    Place the compass on the vertex O and draw an arc that crosses both arms (OA and OB).
    Label the points where the arc intersects the arms as C and D.
  2. Draw Two More Arcs
    Place the compass on point C and draw an arc inside the angle.
    Without changing the compass width, place it on point D and draw another arc so that it intersects the first arc.
    Label the intersection point E.
  3. Draw the Angle Bisector
    Use a ruler to draw a straight line from vertex O through point E.
    The line OE is the angle bisector splitting ∠AOB into two equal angles.

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Construct an Angle Bisector
An angle is formed by two rays with a common endpoint. The angle bisector is a ray or line segment that bisects the angle, creating two congruent angles. To construct an angle bisector you need a compass and straightedge.

Bisecting an Angle
Using compass and straight edge to bisect an angle.

Bisect an Angle

Bisect an Angle
Shows how to bisect a given angle using only a compass and straightedge.




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