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PQR is a triangle. The bisectors of the internal angle $\angle Q$ and external angle $\angle R$ intersect at M. If $\angle QMR = 40^\circ$, then $\angle P$ is :

The correct answer is
$80^\circ$

Triangle PQR Angle Bisector Property

We are given a triangle PQR where the bisector of the internal angle $\angle Q$ and the bisector of the external angle $\angle R$ intersect at point M.

We are given $\angle QMR = 40^\circ$. The goal is to find the measure of $\angle P$.

A key geometric theorem states that the angle formed by the intersection of the internal bisector of one angle (like $\angle Q$) and the external bisector of another angle (like $\angle R$) is equal to half the third angle ($\angle P$).

The formula is: $\angle QMR = \frac{1}{2} \angle P$

Calculation of Angle P

Substitute the given value of $\angle QMR$ into the formula:

$40^\circ = \frac{1}{2} \angle P$

Solving for $\angle P$:

$\angle P = 2 \times 40^\circ$

$\angle P = 80^\circ$

Thus, the measure of $\angle P$ is $80^\circ$.

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Important Questions from Geometry (Notes)

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