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==Solution 1==
 
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Note that <math>\triangle APB \cong \triangle BQC.</math> Then, it follows that <math>\overline{PB} \cong \overline{QC}.</math> Thus, <math>QC = PB = PR + RB = 7 + 6 = 13.</math> Define <math>x</math> to be the length of side <math>CR,</math> then <math>RQ = 13-x.</math> Because <math>\overline{BR}</math> is the altitude of the triangle, we can use the property that <math>QR \cdot RC = BR^2.</math> Substituting the given lengths, we have <cmath>(13-x) \cdot x = 36.</cmath> Solving, gives <math>x = 4</math> and <math>x = 9.</math> We eliminate the possibilty of <math>x=4</math> because <math>RC > QR.</math> Thus, the side lengnth of the square, by Pythagorean Theorem, is <cmath>\sqrt{9^2 +6^2} = \sqrt{81+36} = \sqrt{117}.</cmath> Thus, the area of the sqaure is <math>(\sqrt{117})^2 = 117.</math> Thus, the answer is <math>\boxed{(\textbf{D}.)}.</math>  
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Note that <math>\triangle APB \cong \triangle BQC</math> by ASA. (<math>\angle PAB = \angle QBC = 90^\circ, AB=CB,</math> and <math>\angle PBA = \angle QCB.</math>) Then, it follows that <math>\overline{PB} \cong \overline{QC}.</math> Thus, <math>QC = PB = PR + RB = 7 + 6 = 13.</math> Define <math>x</math> to be the length of side <math>CR,</math> then <math>RQ = 13-x.</math> Because <math>\overline{BR}</math> is the altitude of the triangle, we can use the property that <math>QR \cdot RC = BR^2.</math> Substituting the given lengths, we have <cmath>(13-x) \cdot x = 36.</cmath> Solving, gives <math>RQ = 4</math> and <math>RC = 9.</math> We eliminate the possibility of <math>x=4</math> because <math>RC > QR.</math> Thus, the side length of the square, by Pythagorean Theorem, is <cmath>\sqrt{9^2 +6^2} = \sqrt{81+36} = \sqrt{117}.</cmath> Thus, the area of the square is <math>(\sqrt{117})^2 = 117,</math> so the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D) }117}.</math>  
  
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Note that there is another way to prove that <math>CR = 4</math> is impossible. If <math>CR = 4,</math> then the side length would be <math>\sqrt{4^2 + 6^2} = \sqrt{52},</math> and the area would be <math>52,</math> but that isn't in the answer choices. Thus, <math>CR</math> must be <math>9.</math>
  
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==Solution 2 (Similarity, Pythagorean Theorem, and Systems of Equations==
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~NH14 ~sl_hc
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Extra Note: Another way to prove <math>4</math> is impossible. The side length of the square, <math>S</math>, is equal to <math>\sqrt{4^2 + 6^2} = \sqrt{52}</math>. Because <math>x = 4</math>, <math>RQ = 9</math>. Because <math>QB = \sqrt{RB^2 + RQ^2} = \sqrt{6^2 + 9^2} = \sqrt{117}</math> and <math>QB < S</math> but <math>\sqrt{117} > \sqrt{52}</math>, we have proof by contradiction. And so <math>x = 9</math>.
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~ Wiselion (Extra Note)
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==Solution 2 (Similarity, Pythagorean Theorem, and Systems of Equations)==
  
 
As above, note that <math>\bigtriangleup BPA \cong \bigtriangleup CQB</math>, which means that <math>QC =  13</math>. In addition, note that <math>BR</math> is the altitude of a right triangle to its hypotenuse, so <math>\bigtriangleup BQR \sim \bigtriangleup CBR \sim \bigtriangleup CQB</math>. Let the side length of the square be <math>x</math>; using similarity side ratios of <math>\bigtriangleup BQR</math> to <math>\bigtriangleup CQB</math>, we get <cmath>\frac{6}{x} = \frac{QB}{13} \implies QB \cdot x =  78</cmath>Note that <math>QB^2 + x^2 = 13^2 = 169</math> by the Pythagorean theorem, so we can use the expansion <math>(a+b)^2 = a^2+2ab+b^2</math> to produce two equations and two variables;
 
As above, note that <math>\bigtriangleup BPA \cong \bigtriangleup CQB</math>, which means that <math>QC =  13</math>. In addition, note that <math>BR</math> is the altitude of a right triangle to its hypotenuse, so <math>\bigtriangleup BQR \sim \bigtriangleup CBR \sim \bigtriangleup CQB</math>. Let the side length of the square be <math>x</math>; using similarity side ratios of <math>\bigtriangleup BQR</math> to <math>\bigtriangleup CQB</math>, we get <cmath>\frac{6}{x} = \frac{QB}{13} \implies QB \cdot x =  78</cmath>Note that <math>QB^2 + x^2 = 13^2 = 169</math> by the Pythagorean theorem, so we can use the expansion <math>(a+b)^2 = a^2+2ab+b^2</math> to produce two equations and two variables;
  
 
<cmath>(QB + x)^2 = QB^2 + 2QB\cdot x + x^2 \implies (QB+x)^2 = 169 + 2 \cdot 78 \implies QB+x = \sqrt{13(13)+13(12)} = \sqrt{13 \cdot 25} = 5\sqrt{13}</cmath>
 
<cmath>(QB + x)^2 = QB^2 + 2QB\cdot x + x^2 \implies (QB+x)^2 = 169 + 2 \cdot 78 \implies QB+x = \sqrt{13(13)+13(12)} = \sqrt{13 \cdot 25} = 5\sqrt{13}</cmath>
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<cmath>(QB-x)^2 = QB^2 - 2QB\cdot x + x^2 \implies (QB - x)^2 = 169 - 2\cdot 78 \implies QB-x = \sqrt{13(13) - 13(12} = \sqrt{13 \cdot 1} = \sqrt{13}</cmath>
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<cmath>(QB-x)^2 = QB^2 - 2QB\cdot x + x^2 \implies (QB - x)^2 = 169 - 2\cdot 78 \implies \pm(QB-x) = \sqrt{13(13) - 13(12)}</cmath>
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Since <math>QB-x</math> is negative, it doesn't make sense in the context of this problem, so we go with <cmath>x-QB = \sqrt{13(13) - 13(12)} = \sqrt{13 \cdot 1} = \sqrt{13}</cmath>
  
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We want <math>x^2</math>, so we want to find <math>x</math>. Subtracting the first equation from the second, we get <cmath>2x = 6\sqrt{13} \implies x = 3\sqrt{13}</cmath>
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We want <math>x^2</math>, so we want to find <math>x</math>. Adding the first equation to the second, we get <cmath>2x = 6\sqrt{13} \implies x = 3\sqrt{13}</cmath>
  
 
Then <math>x^2</math> = <math>(3\sqrt{13}^2) = 9 \cdot 13 = 117 = \boxed{D}</math>
 
Then <math>x^2</math> = <math>(3\sqrt{13}^2) = 9 \cdot 13 = 117 = \boxed{D}</math>
  
 
~KingRavi
 
~KingRavi
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~stjwyl (Edits)
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==Solution 3==
 
==Solution 3==
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which reduces to <math>|13a| = a^2 + 36</math>. Since <math>a</math> is positive, the last equations factors as
 
which reduces to <math>|13a| = a^2 + 36</math>. Since <math>a</math> is positive, the last equations factors as
 
<math> a^2 - 13a + 36 = (a-4)(a-9) = 0 </math>. Now judging from the figure, we learn that <math>a > RB = 6</math>. So <math>a = 9</math>.
 
<math> a^2 - 13a + 36 = (a-4)(a-9) = 0 </math>. Now judging from the figure, we learn that <math>a > RB = 6</math>. So <math>a = 9</math>.
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Therefore, the area of the square <math>ABCD</math> is <math>BC^2 = RC^2 + RB^2 = a^2 + 6^2 = \mathbf{117}</math>. Choose <math>\boxed{(\textbf{D})\;\mathbf{117}}</math>. <math>\blacksquare</math>
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Therefore, the area of the square <math>ABCD</math> is <math>BC^2 = RC^2 + RB^2 = a^2 + 6^2 = \boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 117}</math>.
  
 
~VensL.
 
~VensL.
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can someone explain how line bc doesnt have an undefined slope?? how are there 2 different x coordinates if its a vertical line...
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The line is not vertical. Looking closely, you can actually see that CQ and PB lie on the Y and X axis respectively.
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== Solution 5 ==
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Denote <math>\angle PBA = \alpha</math>.
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Because <math>\angle QRB = \angle QBC = 90^\circ</math>, <math>\angle BCQ = \alpha</math>.
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Hence, <math>AB = BP \cos \angle PBA = 13 \cos \alpha</math>, <math>BC = \frac{BR}{\sin \angle BCQ} = \frac{6}{\sin \alpha}</math>.
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Because <math>ABCD</math> is a square, <math>AB = BC</math>.
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Hence, <math>13 \cos \alpha = \frac{6}{\sin \alpha}</math>.
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Therefore,
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<cmath>
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\begin{align*}
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\sin 2 \alpha & = 2 \sin \alpha \cos \alpha \\
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& = \frac{12}{13} .
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</cmath>
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Thus, <math>\cos 2 \alpha = \pm \frac{5}{13}</math>.
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<math>\textbf{Case 1}</math>: <math>\cos 2 \alpha = \frac{5}{13}</math>.
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Thus, <math>\cos \alpha = \sqrt{\frac{1 + \cos 2 \alpha}{2}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{13}}</math>.
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Hence, <math>AB = 13 \cos \alpha = 3 \sqrt{13}</math>.
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Therefore, <math>{\rm Area} \ ABCD = AB^2 = 117</math>.
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<math>\textbf{Case 2}</math>: <math>\cos 2 \alpha = - \frac{5}{13}</math>.
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Thus, <math>\cos \alpha = \sqrt{\frac{1 + \cos 2 \alpha}{2}} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{13}}</math>.
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Hence, <math>AB = 13 \cos \alpha = 2 \sqrt{13}</math>.
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However, we observe <math>BQ = \frac{BR}{\cos \alpha} = 3 \sqrt{13} > AB</math>.
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Therefore, in this case, point <math>Q</math> is not on the segment <math>AB</math>.
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Therefore, this case is infeasible.
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Putting all cases together, the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D) }117}</math>.
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~Steven Chen (www.professorchenedu.com)
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==Solution 6 (Answer choices and areas)==
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Note that if we connect points <math>P</math> and <math>C</math>, we get a triangle with height <math>RC</math> and length <math>13</math>. This triangle has an area of <math>\frac {1}{2}</math> the square. We can now use answer choices to our advantage!
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Answer choice A: If <math>BC</math> was <math>\sqrt {85}</math>, <math>RC</math> would be <math>7</math>. The triangle would therefore have an area of <math>\frac {91}{2}</math> which is not  half of the area of the square. Therefore, A is wrong.
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Answer choice B: If <math>BC</math> was <math>\sqrt {93}</math>, <math>RC</math> would be <math>\sqrt {57}</math>. This is obviously wrong.
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Answer choice C: If <math>BC</math> was <math>10</math>, we would have that <math>RC</math> is <math>8</math>. The area of the triangle would be <math>52</math>, which is not half the area of the square. Therefore, C is wrong.
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Answer choice D: If <math>BC</math> was <math>\sqrt {117}</math>, that would mean that <math>RC</math> is <math>9</math>. The area of the triangle would therefore be <math>\frac {117}{2}</math> which IS half the area of the square. Therefore, our answer is <math>\boxed {\textbf{(D) 117}}</math>.
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~Arcticturn
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==Solution 7 (Power of a Point)==
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Note that <math>PRQA</math> is a cyclic quadrilateral (opposite angles add to <math>180^{\circ}</math>). Call the circumcircle of quadrilateral <math>PRQA</math> <math>O</math>. Then the power of <math>B</math> to <math>O</math> is <math>6\cdot (6+7)=78</math>. Let <math>a</math> be the length of <math>BQ</math> and <math>s</math> the side length of the square, then we have <math>a\cdot s = 78</math>, and we also have <math>a^2 + s^2=13^2</math>, solving the two equation will give us <math>s^2=117</math>.
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~student99
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~minor edits by [[User: Yiyj1|Yiyj1]]
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==Video Solution by Interstigation==
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKC0Yt6sPi0
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==Video Solution==
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https://youtu.be/_6o7d9pGJng
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~Education, the Study of Everything
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==Video Solution by WhyMath==
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https://youtu.be/p9Hq6N-cEAM
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~savannahsolver
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==Video Solution by TheBeautyofMath==
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https://youtu.be/R7TwXgAGYuw?t=1367 (note in the comments an easier solution too from a viewer)
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~IceMatrix
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== Video Solution by OmegaLearn ==
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https://youtu.be/hDsoyvFWYxc?t=822
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~ pi_is_3.14
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:33, 6 June 2024

Problem

In square $ABCD$, points $P$ and $Q$ lie on $\overline{AD}$ and $\overline{AB}$, respectively. Segments $\overline{BP}$ and $\overline{CQ}$ intersect at right angles at $R$, with $BR = 6$ and $PR = 7$. What is the area of the square?

[asy] size(170); defaultpen(linewidth(0.6)+fontsize(10)); real r = 3.5; pair A = origin, B = (5,0), C = (5,5), D = (0,5), P = (0,r), Q = (5-r,0), R = intersectionpoint(B--P,C--Q); draw(A--B--C--D--A^^B--P^^C--Q^^rightanglemark(P,R,C,7)); dot("$A$",A,S); dot("$B$",B,S); dot("$C$",C,N); dot("$D$",D,N); dot("$Q$",Q,S); dot("$P$",P,W); dot("$R$",R,1.3*S); label("$7$",(P+R)/2,NE); label("$6$",(R+B)/2,NE); [/asy]

$\textbf{(A) }85\qquad\textbf{(B) }93\qquad\textbf{(C) }100\qquad\textbf{(D) }117\qquad\textbf{(E) }125$

Solution 1

Note that $\triangle APB \cong \triangle BQC$ by ASA. ($\angle PAB = \angle QBC = 90^\circ, AB=CB,$ and $\angle PBA = \angle QCB.$) Then, it follows that $\overline{PB} \cong \overline{QC}.$ Thus, $QC = PB = PR + RB = 7 + 6 = 13.$ Define $x$ to be the length of side $CR,$ then $RQ = 13-x.$ Because $\overline{BR}$ is the altitude of the triangle, we can use the property that $QR \cdot RC = BR^2.$ Substituting the given lengths, we have \[(13-x) \cdot x = 36.\] Solving, gives $RQ = 4$ and $RC = 9.$ We eliminate the possibility of $x=4$ because $RC > QR.$ Thus, the side length of the square, by Pythagorean Theorem, is \[\sqrt{9^2 +6^2} = \sqrt{81+36} = \sqrt{117}.\] Thus, the area of the square is $(\sqrt{117})^2 = 117,$ so the answer is $\boxed{\textbf{(D) }117}.$

Note that there is another way to prove that $CR = 4$ is impossible. If $CR = 4,$ then the side length would be $\sqrt{4^2 + 6^2} = \sqrt{52},$ and the area would be $52,$ but that isn't in the answer choices. Thus, $CR$ must be $9.$

~NH14 ~sl_hc

Extra Note: Another way to prove $4$ is impossible. The side length of the square, $S$, is equal to $\sqrt{4^2 + 6^2} = \sqrt{52}$. Because $x = 4$, $RQ = 9$. Because $QB = \sqrt{RB^2 + RQ^2} = \sqrt{6^2 + 9^2} = \sqrt{117}$ and $QB < S$ but $\sqrt{117} > \sqrt{52}$, we have proof by contradiction. And so $x = 9$.

~ Wiselion (Extra Note)

Solution 2 (Similarity, Pythagorean Theorem, and Systems of Equations)

As above, note that $\bigtriangleup BPA \cong \bigtriangleup CQB$, which means that $QC = 13$. In addition, note that $BR$ is the altitude of a right triangle to its hypotenuse, so $\bigtriangleup BQR \sim \bigtriangleup CBR \sim \bigtriangleup CQB$. Let the side length of the square be $x$; using similarity side ratios of $\bigtriangleup BQR$ to $\bigtriangleup CQB$, we get \[\frac{6}{x} = \frac{QB}{13} \implies QB \cdot x = 78\]Note that $QB^2 + x^2 = 13^2 = 169$ by the Pythagorean theorem, so we can use the expansion $(a+b)^2 = a^2+2ab+b^2$ to produce two equations and two variables;

\[(QB + x)^2 = QB^2 + 2QB\cdot x + x^2 \implies (QB+x)^2 = 169 + 2 \cdot 78 \implies QB+x = \sqrt{13(13)+13(12)} = \sqrt{13 \cdot 25} = 5\sqrt{13}\] \[(QB-x)^2 = QB^2 - 2QB\cdot x + x^2 \implies (QB - x)^2 = 169 - 2\cdot 78 \implies \pm(QB-x) = \sqrt{13(13) - 13(12)}\]

Since $QB-x$ is negative, it doesn't make sense in the context of this problem, so we go with \[x-QB = \sqrt{13(13) - 13(12)} = \sqrt{13 \cdot 1} = \sqrt{13}\]

We want $x^2$, so we want to find $x$. Adding the first equation to the second, we get \[2x = 6\sqrt{13} \implies x = 3\sqrt{13}\]

Then $x^2$ = $(3\sqrt{13}^2) = 9 \cdot 13 = 117 = \boxed{D}$

~KingRavi

~stjwyl (Edits)

-yingkai_0_ (Minor Edits)

Solution 3

We have that $\triangle CRB \sim \triangle BAP.$ Thus, $\frac{\overline{CB}}{\overline{CR}} = \frac{\overline{PB}}{\overline{AB}}$. Now, let the side length of the square be $s.$ Then, by the Pythagorean theorem, $CR = \sqrt{x^2-36}.$ Plugging all of this information in, we get \[\frac{s}{\sqrt{s^2-36}} = \frac{13}{s}.\] Simplifying gives \[s^2=13\sqrt{s^2-36},\] Squaring both sides gives \[s^4 = 169s^2- 169\cdot 36 \implies s^4-169s^2 + 169\cdot 36 = 0.\] We now set $s^2=t,$ and get the equation $t^2-169t + 169\cdot 36 = 0.$ From here, notice we want to solve for $t$, as it is precisely $s^2,$ or the area of the square. So we use the Quadratic formula, and though it may seem bashy, we hope for a nice cancellation of terms. \[t = \frac{169\pm\sqrt{169^2-4\cdot 36 \cdot 169}}{2}.\] It seems scary, but factoring $169$ from the square root gives us \[t = \frac{169\pm \sqrt{169 \cdot (169-144)}}{2} = \frac{169 \pm \sqrt{169 \cdot 25}}{2} = \frac{169 \pm 13\cdot 5}{2} = \frac{169\pm 65}{2},\] giving us the solutions \[t=52, 117.\] We instantly see that $t=52$ is way too small to be an area of this square ($52$ isn't even an answer choice, so you can skip this step if out of time) because then the side length would be $2\sqrt{13}$ and then, even the largest line you can draw inside the square (the diagonal) is $2\sqrt{26},$ which is less than $13$ (line $PB$) And thus, $t$ must be $117$, and our answer is $\boxed{\textbf{(D)}}.$ $\blacksquare$

~wamofan


Solution 4 (Point-line distance formula)

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Denote $a = RC$. Now tilt your head to the right and view $R, \overrightarrow{RB}$ and $\overrightarrow{RC}$ as the origin, $x$-axis and $y$-axis, respectively. In particular, we have points $B(6,0), C(0,a), P(-7,0)$. Note that side length of the square $ABCD$ is $BC = \sqrt{a^2 + 36}$. Also equation of line $BC$ is \[\underbrace{\frac{x}{6} + \frac{y}{a} = 1}_{\text{intercepts form}} \quad \implies \quad ax + 6y - 6a = 0.\] Because the distance from $P(-7,0)$ to line $\color[rgb]{0,0.4,0.65}BC: ax + 6y - 6a = 0$ is also the side length $\sqrt{a^2 + 36}$, we can apply the point-line distance formula to get \[\frac{|a\cdot(-7) + 6 \cdot 0 - 6a|}{\sqrt{a^2 + 36}} = {\sqrt{a^2 + 36}}\] which reduces to $|13a| = a^2 + 36$. Since $a$ is positive, the last equations factors as $a^2 - 13a + 36 = (a-4)(a-9) = 0$. Now judging from the figure, we learn that $a > RB = 6$. So $a = 9$. Therefore, the area of the square $ABCD$ is $BC^2 = RC^2 + RB^2 = a^2 + 6^2 = \boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 117}$.

~VensL. can someone explain how line bc doesnt have an undefined slope?? how are there 2 different x coordinates if its a vertical line... ~THATONEKID_-TOKYT- The line is not vertical. Looking closely, you can actually see that CQ and PB lie on the Y and X axis respectively.

Solution 5

Denote $\angle PBA = \alpha$. Because $\angle QRB = \angle QBC = 90^\circ$, $\angle BCQ = \alpha$.

Hence, $AB = BP \cos \angle PBA = 13 \cos \alpha$, $BC = \frac{BR}{\sin \angle BCQ} = \frac{6}{\sin \alpha}$.

Because $ABCD$ is a square, $AB = BC$. Hence, $13 \cos \alpha = \frac{6}{\sin \alpha}$.

Therefore, \begin{align*} \sin 2 \alpha & = 2 \sin \alpha \cos \alpha \\ & = \frac{12}{13} . \end{align*}

Thus, $\cos 2 \alpha = \pm \frac{5}{13}$.

$\textbf{Case 1}$: $\cos 2 \alpha = \frac{5}{13}$.

Thus, $\cos \alpha = \sqrt{\frac{1 + \cos 2 \alpha}{2}} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{13}}$.

Hence, $AB = 13 \cos \alpha = 3 \sqrt{13}$.

Therefore, ${\rm Area} \ ABCD = AB^2 = 117$.

$\textbf{Case 2}$: $\cos 2 \alpha = - \frac{5}{13}$.

Thus, $\cos \alpha = \sqrt{\frac{1 + \cos 2 \alpha}{2}} = \frac{2}{\sqrt{13}}$.

Hence, $AB = 13 \cos \alpha = 2 \sqrt{13}$.

However, we observe $BQ = \frac{BR}{\cos \alpha} = 3 \sqrt{13} > AB$. Therefore, in this case, point $Q$ is not on the segment $AB$.

Therefore, this case is infeasible.

Putting all cases together, the answer is $\boxed{\textbf{(D) }117}$.

~Steven Chen (www.professorchenedu.com)

Solution 6 (Answer choices and areas)

Note that if we connect points $P$ and $C$, we get a triangle with height $RC$ and length $13$. This triangle has an area of $\frac {1}{2}$ the square. We can now use answer choices to our advantage!

Answer choice A: If $BC$ was $\sqrt {85}$, $RC$ would be $7$. The triangle would therefore have an area of $\frac {91}{2}$ which is not half of the area of the square. Therefore, A is wrong.

Answer choice B: If $BC$ was $\sqrt {93}$, $RC$ would be $\sqrt {57}$. This is obviously wrong.

Answer choice C: If $BC$ was $10$, we would have that $RC$ is $8$. The area of the triangle would be $52$, which is not half the area of the square. Therefore, C is wrong.

Answer choice D: If $BC$ was $\sqrt {117}$, that would mean that $RC$ is $9$. The area of the triangle would therefore be $\frac {117}{2}$ which IS half the area of the square. Therefore, our answer is $\boxed {\textbf{(D) 117}}$.

~Arcticturn

Solution 7 (Power of a Point)

Note that $PRQA$ is a cyclic quadrilateral (opposite angles add to $180^{\circ}$). Call the circumcircle of quadrilateral $PRQA$ $O$. Then the power of $B$ to $O$ is $6\cdot (6+7)=78$. Let $a$ be the length of $BQ$ and $s$ the side length of the square, then we have $a\cdot s = 78$, and we also have $a^2 + s^2=13^2$, solving the two equation will give us $s^2=117$.

~student99

~minor edits by Yiyj1

Video Solution by Interstigation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKC0Yt6sPi0

Video Solution

https://youtu.be/_6o7d9pGJng

~Education, the Study of Everything

Video Solution by WhyMath

https://youtu.be/p9Hq6N-cEAM

~savannahsolver

Video Solution by TheBeautyofMath

https://youtu.be/R7TwXgAGYuw?t=1367 (note in the comments an easier solution too from a viewer)

~IceMatrix

Video Solution by OmegaLearn

https://youtu.be/hDsoyvFWYxc?t=822

~ pi_is_3.14

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