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| − | Note that <math>\triangle ADO_1 \sim \triangle AEO_2 \sim \triangle AFC | + | Note that <math>\triangle ADO_1 \sim \triangle AEO_2 \sim \triangle AFC</math>. Using the first pair of [[similar triangles]], we write the [[proportion]]: |
| − | <div style="text-align:center;"><math>\frac{AO_1}{AO_2} = \frac{DO_1}{ | + | <div style="text-align:center;"><math>\frac{AO_1}{AO_2} = \frac{DO_1}{EO_2} \Longrightarrow \frac{AO_1}{AO_1 + 3} = \frac{1}{2} \Longrightarrow AO_1 = 3</math></div> |
By the [[Pythagorean Theorem]] we have that <math>AD = \sqrt{3^2-1^2} = \sqrt{8}</math>. | By the [[Pythagorean Theorem]] we have that <math>AD = \sqrt{3^2-1^2} = \sqrt{8}</math>. | ||
Revision as of 23:47, 10 October 2007
Problem
A circle of radius 1 is tangent to a circle of radius 2. The sides of 
are tangent to the circles as shown, and the sides 
and 
are congruent. What is the area of ?
Solution
Note that 
. Using the first pair of similar triangles, we write the proportion:
By the Pythagorean Theorem we have that 
.
Now using 
,
The area of the triangle is 
.
See also
| 2006 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 15 |
Followed by Problem 17 | |
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| All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions | ||
