SOLUTION: Given angle a, how can you construct an angle whose measures is 1/4m angle a

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Question 1044625: Given angle a, how can you construct an angle whose measures is 1/4m angle a
Answer by ikleyn(52790)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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1.  Divide the angle A in two equal halves (bisect the angle A).

2.  Then bisect any of the two halves.

3.  You will get what you need.

On how to bisect the angle using a compass and a ruler, see the lesson
    - HOW TO bisect an angle using a compass and a ruler
in this site.

For other construction problems in Geometry see the lesson
    - OVERVIEW of lessons on Geometric construction problems using a compass and a ruler
in this site.

Also,  you have this free of charge online textbook on Geometry
    GEOMETRY - YOUR ONLINE TEXTBOOK
in this site.


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