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Ray BD bisects ∠ABC m∠ABD if m∠ABC = 5/2 y and m∠DBC = (y+5)degrees

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Explanation:

BD bisects ∠ABC. Therefore:

m∠DBC = ½ m∠ABC

y + 5 = ½ (5/2 y)

y + 5 = 5/4 y

4y + 20 = 5y

y = 20

Therefore, m∠ABC = 50°, and m∠ABD = 25°.

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