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~MRENTHUSIASM (by Geometry Expressions) | ~MRENTHUSIASM (by Geometry Expressions) | ||
− | ==Solution 1== | + | ==Solution 1 (Law of Cosines)== |
− | + | ===Solution 1.1 (Version 1)=== | |
We denote by <math>A</math>, <math>B</math>, <math>C</math> and <math>D</math> four vertices of this quadrilateral, such that <math>AB = 5</math>, <math>BC = 6</math>, <math>CD = 9</math>, <math>DA = 7</math>. | We denote by <math>A</math>, <math>B</math>, <math>C</math> and <math>D</math> four vertices of this quadrilateral, such that <math>AB = 5</math>, <math>BC = 6</math>, <math>CD = 9</math>, <math>DA = 7</math>. | ||
We denote by <math>E</math> the point that two diagonals <math>AC</math> and <math>BD</math> meet at. | We denote by <math>E</math> the point that two diagonals <math>AC</math> and <math>BD</math> meet at. | ||
To simplify the notation, we denote <math>a = AE</math>, <math>b = BE</math>, <math>c = CE</math>, <math>d = DE</math>. | To simplify the notation, we denote <math>a = AE</math>, <math>b = BE</math>, <math>c = CE</math>, <math>d = DE</math>. | ||
− | We denote <math>\theta = \angle AED</math>. | + | We denote <math>\theta = \angle AED</math>. Hence, <math>\angle AEB = \angle CED = 180^\circ - \theta</math> and <math>\angle BEC = \theta</math>. |
− | Hence, <math>\angle AEB = \angle CED = 180^\circ - \theta</math> and <math>\angle BEC = \theta</math>. | ||
First, we use the triangle area formula with sines to write down an equation of the area of the quadrilateral <math>ABCD</math>. | First, we use the triangle area formula with sines to write down an equation of the area of the quadrilateral <math>ABCD</math>. | ||
We have | We have | ||
− | <cmath> | + | <cmath>\begin{align*} |
− | \begin{align*} | ||
{\rm Area} \ ABCD | {\rm Area} \ ABCD | ||
& = {\rm Area} \ \triangle ABE + {\rm Area} \ \triangle BCE + {\rm Area} \ \triangle CDE + {\rm Area} \ \triangle DAE \\ | & = {\rm Area} \ \triangle ABE + {\rm Area} \ \triangle BCE + {\rm Area} \ \triangle CDE + {\rm Area} \ \triangle DAE \\ | ||
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& = \frac{1}{2} ab \sin \theta + \frac{1}{2} bc \sin \theta | & = \frac{1}{2} ab \sin \theta + \frac{1}{2} bc \sin \theta | ||
+ \frac{1}{2} cd \sin \theta + \frac{1}{2} da \sin \theta \\ | + \frac{1}{2} cd \sin \theta + \frac{1}{2} da \sin \theta \\ | ||
− | & = \frac{1}{2} \left( ab + bc + cd + da \right) \sin \theta , | + | & = \frac{1}{2} \left( ab + bc + cd + da \right) \sin \theta, |
− | \end{align*} | + | \end{align*}</cmath> |
− | </cmath> | ||
where the second equality follows from the formula to use the sine function to compute a triangle area, the the fourth equality follows from the property that <math>\sin \left( 180^\circ - \theta \right) = \sin \theta</math>. | where the second equality follows from the formula to use the sine function to compute a triangle area, the the fourth equality follows from the property that <math>\sin \left( 180^\circ - \theta \right) = \sin \theta</math>. | ||
− | Because <math>{\rm Area} \ ABCD = 30</math>, we have | + | Because <math>{\rm Area} \ ABCD = 30</math>, we have <cmath>\left( ab + bc + cd + da \right) \sin \theta = 60 . \ \ \ (1)</cmath> |
− | <cmath> | ||
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− | \left( ab + bc + cd + da \right) \sin \theta = 60 . \ \ \ (1) | ||
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− | </cmath> | ||
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Second, we use the law of cosines to establish four equations for four sides of the quadrilateral <math>ABCD</math>. | Second, we use the law of cosines to establish four equations for four sides of the quadrilateral <math>ABCD</math>. | ||
− | In <math>\triangle AEB</math>, following from the law of cosines, we have | + | In <math>\triangle AEB</math>, following from the law of cosines, we have <cmath>a^2 + b^2 - 2 a b \cos \angle AEB = AB^2.</cmath> |
− | <cmath> | + | Because <math>\cos \angle AEB = \cos \left(180^\circ - \theta \right) = \cos \theta</math> and <math>AB = 5</math>, we have <cmath>a^2 + b^2 + 2 a b \cos \theta = 5^2. \ \ \ (2)</cmath> |
− | + | In <math>\triangle BEC</math>, following from the law of cosines, we have <cmath>b^2 + c^2 - 2 b c \cos \angle BEC = BC^2.</cmath> | |
− | a^2 + b^2 - 2 a b \cos \angle AEB | + | Because <math>\cos \angle AEB = \cos \theta</math> and <math>BC = 6</math>, we have <cmath>b^2 + c^2 - 2 b c \cos \theta = 6^2. \ \ \ (3)</cmath> |
− | = | + | In <math>\triangle CED</math>, following from the law of cosines, we have <cmath>c^2 + d^2 - 2 c d \cos \angle CED= CD^2.</cmath> |
− | + | Because <math>\cos \angle CED = \cos \left(180^\circ - \theta \right) = \cos \theta</math> and <math>CD = 9</math>, we have <cmath>c^2 + d^2 + 2 c d \cos \theta = 9^2. \ \ \ (4)</cmath> | |
− | </cmath> | + | In <math>\triangle DEA</math>, following from the law of cosines, we have <cmath>d^2 + a^2 - 2 d a \cos \angle DEA = DA^2.</cmath> |
− | + | Because <math>\cos \angle DEC = \cos \theta</math> and <math>DA = 7</math>, we have <cmath>d^2 + a^2 - 2 d a \cos \theta = 7^2. \ \ \ (5)</cmath> | |
− | Because <math>\cos \angle AEB = \cos \left( 180^\circ - \theta \right) = \cos \theta</math> and <math>AB = 5</math>, we have | + | By taking <math>\frac{1}{2} \left( {\rm Eq} \ (2) - {\rm Eq} \ (3) + {\rm Eq} \ (4) - {\rm Eq} \ (5) \right)</math>, we get <cmath>\left( ab + bc + cd + da \right) \cos \theta = \frac{21}{2}. \ \ \ (6)</cmath> |
− | <cmath> | + | By taking <math>\frac{{\rm Eq} \ (1)}{{\rm Eq} \ (6)}</math>, we get <cmath>\tan \theta = \frac{60}{21/2} = \frac{40}{7}.</cmath> |
− | + | Therefore, by writing this answer in the form of <math>\frac{m}{n}</math>, we have <math>m = 40</math> and <math>n = 7</math>. | |
− | a^2 + b^2 + 2 a b \cos \theta | ||
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− | </cmath> | ||
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− | In <math>\triangle BEC</math>, following from the law of cosines, we have | ||
− | <cmath> | ||
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− | b^2 + c^2 - 2 b c \cos \angle BEC | ||
− | = | ||
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− | </cmath> | ||
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− | Because <math>\cos \angle AEB = \cos \theta</math> and <math>BC = 6</math>, we have | ||
− | <cmath> | ||
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− | b^2 + c^2 - 2 b c \cos \theta = 6^2 . \ \ \ (3) | ||
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− | </cmath> | ||
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− | In <math>\triangle CED</math>, following from the law of cosines, we have | ||
− | <cmath> | ||
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− | c^2 + d^2 - 2 c d \cos \angle CED | ||
− | = | ||
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− | </cmath> | ||
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− | Because <math>\cos \angle CED = \cos \left( 180^\circ - \theta \right) = \cos \theta</math> and <math>CD = 9</math>, we have | ||
− | <cmath> | ||
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− | c^2 + d^2 + 2 c d \cos \theta | ||
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− | </cmath> | ||
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− | In <math>\triangle DEA</math>, following from the law of cosines, we have | ||
− | <cmath> | ||
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− | d^2 + a^2 - 2 | ||
− | = | ||
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− | </cmath> | ||
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− | Because <math>\cos \angle DEC = \cos \theta</math> and <math>DA = 7</math>, we have | ||
− | <cmath> | ||
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− | d^2 + a^2 - 2 d a \cos \theta = 7^2 . \ \ \ (5) | ||
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− | </cmath> | ||
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− | By taking <math>\frac{1}{2} \left( {\rm Eq} \ (2) - {\rm Eq} \ (3) + {\rm Eq} \ (4) - {\rm Eq} \ (5) \right)</math>, we get | ||
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− | <cmath> | ||
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− | \left( ab + bc + cd + da \right) \cos \theta = \frac{21}{2} . \ \ \ (6) | ||
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− | </cmath> | ||
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− | By taking <math>\frac{{\rm Eq} \ (1)}{{\rm Eq} \ (6)}</math>, we get | ||
− | <cmath> | ||
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− | \tan \theta = \frac{60}{21/2} = \frac{40}{7} . | ||
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Therefore, the answer to this question is <math>m + n = 40 + 7 = \boxed{047}</math>. | Therefore, the answer to this question is <math>m + n = 40 + 7 = \boxed{047}</math>. | ||
~ Steven Chen (www.professorchenedu.com) | ~ Steven Chen (www.professorchenedu.com) | ||
− | ==Solution 2== | + | ===Solution 1.2 (Version 2)=== |
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Since we are asked to find <math>\tan \theta</math>, we can find <math>\sin \theta</math> and <math>\cos \theta</math> separately and use their values to get <math>\tan \theta</math>. We can start by drawing a diagram. Let the vertices of the quadrilateral be <math>A</math>, <math>B</math>, <math>C</math>, and <math>D</math>. Let <math>AB = 5</math>, <math>BC = 6</math>, <math>CD = 9</math>, and <math>DA = 7</math>. Let <math>AX = a</math>, <math>BX = b</math>, <math>CX = c</math>, and <math>DX = d</math>. We know that <math>\theta</math> is the acute angle formed between the intersection of the diagonals <math>AC</math> and <math>BD</math>. | Since we are asked to find <math>\tan \theta</math>, we can find <math>\sin \theta</math> and <math>\cos \theta</math> separately and use their values to get <math>\tan \theta</math>. We can start by drawing a diagram. Let the vertices of the quadrilateral be <math>A</math>, <math>B</math>, <math>C</math>, and <math>D</math>. Let <math>AB = 5</math>, <math>BC = 6</math>, <math>CD = 9</math>, and <math>DA = 7</math>. Let <math>AX = a</math>, <math>BX = b</math>, <math>CX = c</math>, and <math>DX = d</math>. We know that <math>\theta</math> is the acute angle formed between the intersection of the diagonals <math>AC</math> and <math>BD</math>. | ||
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</asy> | </asy> | ||
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We are given that the area of quadrilateral <math>ABCD</math> is <math>30</math>. We can express this area using the areas of triangles <math>AXB</math>, <math>BXC</math>, <math>CXD</math>, and <math>DXA</math>. Since we want to find <math>\sin \theta</math> and <math>\cos \theta</math>, we can represent these areas using <math>\sin \theta</math> as follows: | We are given that the area of quadrilateral <math>ABCD</math> is <math>30</math>. We can express this area using the areas of triangles <math>AXB</math>, <math>BXC</math>, <math>CXD</math>, and <math>DXA</math>. Since we want to find <math>\sin \theta</math> and <math>\cos \theta</math>, we can represent these areas using <math>\sin \theta</math> as follows: | ||
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<cmath>\begin{align*} | <cmath>\begin{align*} | ||
30 &=[ABCD] \\ | 30 &=[ABCD] \\ | ||
&=[AXB] + [BXC] + [CXD] + [DXA] \\ | &=[AXB] + [BXC] + [CXD] + [DXA] \\ | ||
&=\frac{1}{2} ab \sin (\angle AXB) + \frac{1}{2} bc \sin (\angle BXC) + \frac{1}{2} cd \sin (\angle CXD) + \frac{1}{2} da \sin (\angle AXD) \\ | &=\frac{1}{2} ab \sin (\angle AXB) + \frac{1}{2} bc \sin (\angle BXC) + \frac{1}{2} cd \sin (\angle CXD) + \frac{1}{2} da \sin (\angle AXD) \\ | ||
− | &=\frac{1}{2} ab \sin (180^\circ - \theta) + \frac{1}{2} bc \sin (\theta) + \frac{1}{2} cd \sin (180^\circ - \theta) + \frac{1}{2} da \sin (\theta) | + | &=\frac{1}{2} ab \sin (180^\circ - \theta) + \frac{1}{2} bc \sin (\theta) + \frac{1}{2} cd \sin (180^\circ - \theta) + \frac{1}{2} da \sin (\theta). |
\end{align*}</cmath> | \end{align*}</cmath> | ||
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We know that <math>\sin (180^\circ - \theta) = \sin \theta</math>. Therefore it follows that: | We know that <math>\sin (180^\circ - \theta) = \sin \theta</math>. Therefore it follows that: | ||
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<cmath>\begin{align*} | <cmath>\begin{align*} | ||
30 &=\frac{1}{2} ab \sin (180^\circ - \theta) + \frac{1}{2} bc \sin (\theta) + \frac{1}{2} cd \sin (180^\circ - \theta) + \frac{1}{2} da \sin (\theta) \\ | 30 &=\frac{1}{2} ab \sin (180^\circ - \theta) + \frac{1}{2} bc \sin (\theta) + \frac{1}{2} cd \sin (180^\circ - \theta) + \frac{1}{2} da \sin (\theta) \\ | ||
&=\frac{1}{2} ab \sin (\theta) + \frac{1}{2} bc \sin (\theta) + \frac{1}{2} cd \sin (\theta) + \frac{1}{2} da \sin (\theta) \\ | &=\frac{1}{2} ab \sin (\theta) + \frac{1}{2} bc \sin (\theta) + \frac{1}{2} cd \sin (\theta) + \frac{1}{2} da \sin (\theta) \\ | ||
− | &=\frac{1}{2}\sin\theta (ab + bc + cd + da) | + | &=\frac{1}{2}\sin\theta (ab + bc + cd + da). |
\end{align*}</cmath> | \end{align*}</cmath> | ||
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From here we see that <math>\sin \theta = \frac{60}{ab + bc + cd + da}</math>. Now we need to find <math>\cos \theta</math>. Using the Law of Cosines on each of the four smaller triangles, we get following equations: | From here we see that <math>\sin \theta = \frac{60}{ab + bc + cd + da}</math>. Now we need to find <math>\cos \theta</math>. Using the Law of Cosines on each of the four smaller triangles, we get following equations: | ||
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<cmath>\begin{align*} | <cmath>\begin{align*} | ||
− | 5^2 &= a^2 + b^2 - 2ab\cos(180^\circ-\theta) \\ | + | 5^2 &= a^2 + b^2 - 2ab\cos(180^\circ-\theta), \\ |
− | 6^2 &= b^2 + c^2 - 2bc\cos \theta \\ | + | 6^2 &= b^2 + c^2 - 2bc\cos \theta, \\ |
− | 9^2 &= c^2 + d^2 - 2cd\cos(180^\circ-\theta) \\ | + | 9^2 &= c^2 + d^2 - 2cd\cos(180^\circ-\theta), \\ |
− | 7^2 &= d^2 + a^2 - 2da\cos \theta | + | 7^2 &= d^2 + a^2 - 2da\cos \theta. |
\end{align*}</cmath> | \end{align*}</cmath> | ||
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We know that <math>\cos (180^\circ - \theta) = -\cos \theta</math>. We can substitute this value into our equations to get: | We know that <math>\cos (180^\circ - \theta) = -\cos \theta</math>. We can substitute this value into our equations to get: | ||
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<cmath>\begin{align*} | <cmath>\begin{align*} | ||
− | 5^2 &= a^2 + b^2 + 2ab\cos \theta \\ | + | 5^2 &= a^2 + b^2 + 2ab\cos \theta, \\ |
− | 6^2 &= b^2 + c^2 - 2bc\cos \theta \\ | + | 6^2 &= b^2 + c^2 - 2bc\cos \theta, \\ |
− | 9^2 &= c^2 + d^2 + 2cd\cos \theta \\ | + | 9^2 &= c^2 + d^2 + 2cd\cos \theta, \\ |
− | 7^2 &= d^2 + a^2 - 2da\cos \theta | + | 7^2 &= d^2 + a^2 - 2da\cos \theta. |
\end{align*}</cmath> | \end{align*}</cmath> | ||
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If we subtract the sum of the first and third equation from the sum of the second and fourth equation, the squared terms cancel, leaving us with: | If we subtract the sum of the first and third equation from the sum of the second and fourth equation, the squared terms cancel, leaving us with: | ||
− | <cmath>5^2 + 9^2 - 6^2 - 7^2 = 2ab \cos \theta + 2bc \cos \theta + 2cd \cos \theta + 2da \cos \theta | + | <cmath>\begin{align*} |
− | + | 5^2 + 9^2 - 6^2 - 7^2 &= 2ab \cos \theta + 2bc \cos \theta + 2cd \cos \theta + 2da \cos \theta \\ | |
− | + | 21 &= 2\cos \theta (ab + bc + cd + da). | |
+ | \end{align*}</cmath> | ||
From here we see that <math>\cos \theta = \frac{21/2}{ab + bc + cd + da}</math>. | From here we see that <math>\cos \theta = \frac{21/2}{ab + bc + cd + da}</math>. | ||
− | Since we have figured out <math>\sin \theta</math> and <math>\cos \theta</math>, we can calculate <math>\tan \theta</math>: | + | Since we have figured out <math>\sin \theta</math> and <math>\cos \theta</math>, we can calculate <math>\tan \theta</math>: <cmath>\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{\frac{60}{ab + bc + cd + da}}{\frac{21/2}{ab + bc + cd + da}} = \frac{60}{21/2} = \frac{120}{21} = \frac{40}{7}.</cmath> |
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− | <cmath>\tan \theta = \frac{\sin \theta}{\cos \theta} = \frac{\frac{60}{ab + bc + cd + da}}{\frac{21/2}{ab + bc + cd + da}} = \frac{60}{21/2} = \frac{120}{21} = \frac{40}{7}</cmath> | ||
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Therefore our answer is <math>40 + 7 = \boxed{047}</math>. | Therefore our answer is <math>40 + 7 = \boxed{047}</math>. | ||
~ my_aops_lessons | ~ my_aops_lessons | ||
− | ==Solution | + | ==Solution 2 (Pythagorean Theorem)== |
This solution refers to the <b>Diagram</b> section. | This solution refers to the <b>Diagram</b> section. | ||
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Problem
A convex quadrilateral has area and side lengths and in that order. Denote by the measure of the acute angle formed by the diagonals of the quadrilateral. Then can be written in the form , where and are relatively prime positive integers. Find .
Diagram
~MRENTHUSIASM (by Geometry Expressions)
Solution 1 (Law of Cosines)
Solution 1.1 (Version 1)
We denote by , , and four vertices of this quadrilateral, such that , , , . We denote by the point that two diagonals and meet at. To simplify the notation, we denote , , , .
We denote . Hence, and .
First, we use the triangle area formula with sines to write down an equation of the area of the quadrilateral .
We have where the second equality follows from the formula to use the sine function to compute a triangle area, the the fourth equality follows from the property that .
Because , we have Second, we use the law of cosines to establish four equations for four sides of the quadrilateral .
In , following from the law of cosines, we have Because and , we have In , following from the law of cosines, we have Because and , we have In , following from the law of cosines, we have Because and , we have In , following from the law of cosines, we have Because and , we have By taking , we get By taking , we get Therefore, by writing this answer in the form of , we have and .
Therefore, the answer to this question is .
~ Steven Chen (www.professorchenedu.com)
Solution 1.2 (Version 2)
Since we are asked to find , we can find and separately and use their values to get . We can start by drawing a diagram. Let the vertices of the quadrilateral be , , , and . Let , , , and . Let , , , and . We know that is the acute angle formed between the intersection of the diagonals and . We are given that the area of quadrilateral is . We can express this area using the areas of triangles , , , and . Since we want to find and , we can represent these areas using as follows: We know that . Therefore it follows that: From here we see that . Now we need to find . Using the Law of Cosines on each of the four smaller triangles, we get following equations: We know that . We can substitute this value into our equations to get: If we subtract the sum of the first and third equation from the sum of the second and fourth equation, the squared terms cancel, leaving us with: From here we see that .
Since we have figured out and , we can calculate : Therefore our answer is .
~ my_aops_lessons
Solution 2 (Pythagorean Theorem)
This solution refers to the Diagram section.
In convex quadrilateral let and Let and be the feet of the perpendiculars from and respectively, to We obtain the following diagram:
Let and Applying the Pythagorean Theorem to right triangles and we respectively get Let the brackets denote areas. We get We subtract from From right triangles and we have It follows that Finally, we divide by from which the answer is
~MRENTHUSIASM
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