in geometry, i am given an angle, and told to construct an angle that is 1.5 times the size of the angle given. how would i do this?

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cwrw238 · Answer

using compass and ruler only?

anonymous · Answer

yes.

cwrw238 · Answer

shoot! - i'll have to think about this

anonymous · Answer

what is the size of the angle given

anonymous · Answer

the size is not given. and in this geometry class, we are not allowed to use protractors. so i dont think the size of the angle given is necessary.

cwrw238 · Answer

i know how to bisect an angle but i;m not sure how this helps

anonymous · Answer

do u do schoole online ?

anonymous · Answer

no, this is highschool. and i know how to bisect an angle too... not necessary lol :P

anonymous · Answer

holed on im googleing this

anonymous · Answer

www.jimloy.com/geometry/trisect.htm

anonymous · Answer

see if that helps

anonymous · Answer

wait a minute, i think i found a way to do this with the angle bisector. i'm also going to email my math teacher. but thank you for the help anyway, guys!

phi · Answer

double the angle, and then bisect one of them

phi · Answer

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