Euclidian geometry: Construct circle trough point on angle bisector where

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To construct a circle through a point on an angle bisector where the angle's lines are tangent to the circle, first identify points M and B such that AM equals BM. A perpendicular line at point A should be drawn and extended to intersect line BO at point T. This creates two tangents to the circle: BO and TA, which together form angle BTA. The angle BTA can be visualized as a symmetrical "hat" shape positioned above the desired circle. This construction approach allows for the completion of the larger geometric task.
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This is part from a larger construction, but I realized if i can construct this, i can do the larger construction. All ofcourse with ruler and compass.
I have been given an angle with its bisector and a point on that bisector. I have to construct a circle trough that point (A), such that the lines from the angle are tangent lines to the circle.

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I have to find a point M and B such that AM = BM, and than i can construct the circle. But i have no idea how to do this.
 

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Let's label the vertex to the right, O.
Construct a perpendicular at A, and extend it out to meet BO at T.
We have located two tangents to the circle, one being BO and the second being TA. These tangents together form angle BTA.

Hint: this angle forms a sort-of-hat which symmetrically sits atop the desired circle.
 
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