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Angle Bisector 1F5D91

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Question: 14. In the figure, CB and CD are opposite rays, CE bisects $\angle DCF$, and CG bisects $\angle FCB$. 15. If $m\angle DCE = 4x + 15$ and $m\angle ECF = 6x - 5$, find $m\angle DCE$. 16. If $m\angle FCG = 9x + 3$ and $m\angle GCB = 13x - 9$, find $m\angle GCB$. 17. TRAFFIC SIGNS The diagram shows a sign used to warn drivers of a school zone or crossing. Measure and classify each numbered angle.
1. **Problem Statement:** Given that CB and CD are opposite rays, CE bisects $\angle DCF$, and CG bisects $\angle FCB$. We are asked to find $m\angle DCE$ given $m\angle DCE = 4x + 15$ and $m\angle ECF = 6x - 5$. 2. **Understanding the problem:** Since CE bisects $\angle DCF$, it divides $\angle DCF$ into two equal angles: $\angle DCE$ and $\angle ECF$. Therefore, $m\angle DCE = m\angle ECF$. 3. **Set up the equation:** $$4x + 15 = 6x - 5$$ 4. **Solve for $x$:** $$4x + 15 = 6x - 5$$ $$15 + 5 = 6x - 4x$$ $$20 = 2x$$ $$x = \frac{20}{2}$$ $$x = 10$$ 5. **Find $m\angle DCE$ by substituting $x=10$ into $4x + 15$:** $$m\angle DCE = 4(10) + 15 = 40 + 15 = 55$$ 6. **Answer:** $$m\angle DCE = 55^\circ$$