SOLUTION: Given: Angle HKJ is a straight angle, KJ bisects angle HJK. Prove: Angle IJK is a right angle. Please show each step to this geometric proof.

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Question 650235: Given: Angle HKJ is a straight angle, KJ bisects angle HJK.
Prove: Angle IJK is a right angle.
Please show each step to this geometric proof.
Answer by sheldonbbtrocks(115) About Me  (Show Source):
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Alright, well a straight angle is approximately 180 degrees, and bisecting an angle cuts an angle in half. We see that 180/2 is 90 degrees. Right angles are 90 degrees. This proves the proof is correct.