Prove Bisecting Angle Theorem - 5 Min Exercise

In summary, the speaker made an exercise where they asked if others could prove that ∠EAD is equal to half of the difference between ∠ABC and ∠ACB. They also mentioned that they would appreciate feedback on their first own exercise. However, it was pointed out that the statement is generally not true as the value of ∠EAD can vary depending on the placement of D along BC and there may be another condition on D that was not mentioned. As a result, the thread was closed for moderation.
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Qemikal
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Hi, guys, i made an exercise, can you prove this?
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m(∠EAD)=[m(∠ABC)-m(∠ACB)]/2
If you have 5 free minutes, try it, i hope you'll like it!
It's my first own exercise, so I would like some feedback, too.
AD= bisecting(splits angle in 2 equal sides)
 
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You can't prove this, it is, generally, not true. By choosing D at different places along BC, angle EAD can take on many different values while the right side, not depending on D, is fixed. Was there some other condition on D you did not give?
 
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HallsofIvy said:
You can't prove this, it is, generally, not true. By choosing D at different places along BC, angle EAD can take on many different values while the right side, not depending on D, is fixed. Was there some other condition on D you did not give?
My bad, I forgot to add that AD splits the angle in 2 equal sides(angles).
 
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What is the Bisecting Angle Theorem?

The Bisecting Angle Theorem states that a line bisecting an angle will divide the angle into two equal parts. This theorem is used in geometry to solve problems involving angles and lines.

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To prove the Bisecting Angle Theorem, you can use the definition of a bisector and the properties of angles. First, draw a line that bisects the given angle. Then, use the definition of a bisector to show that the two resulting angles are equal. Finally, use the properties of angles to show that the two angles are also congruent.

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