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− | < | + | <cmath>\sin{A}= \frac{r}{x} = \frac{h}{70}\qquad\text{ and }\qquad\sin{B}= \frac{r}{92-x} = \frac{h}{50}.\tag{1}</cmath> |
Let <math>z</math> be the distance along <math>AB</math> from <math>A</math> to where the perp from <math>D</math> meets <math>AB</math>. | Let <math>z</math> be the distance along <math>AB</math> from <math>A</math> to where the perp from <math>D</math> meets <math>AB</math>. | ||
− | Then <math>h^2 +z^2 =70^2</math> and <math>(73-z)^2 + h^2 =50^2</math> so <math>h =\frac{\sqrt{44710959}}{146}</math> | + | Then <math>h^2 +z^2 =70^2</math> and <math>(73-z)^2 + h^2 =50^2</math> so <math>h =\frac{\sqrt{44710959}}{146}</math>. |
− | + | We can substitute this into <math>(1)</math> to find that <math>x= \frac{11753}{219} = \frac{161}{3}</math> and <math>m+n = 164</math>. | |
− | + | <b>Remark:</b> One can come up with the equations in <math>(1)</math> without directly resorting to trig. From similar triangles, | |
− | <math>h/r = 70/x</math> and <math>h/r = 50/ (92-x)</math> | + | <math>h/r = 70/x</math> and <math>h/r = 50/ (92-x)</math>. This implies that <math>70/x =50/(92-x)</math>, so <math>x = 161/3</math>. |
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== Solution 2 == | == Solution 2 == | ||
From <math>(1)</math> above, <math>x = \frac{70r}{h}</math> and <math>92-x = \frac{50r}{h}</math>. Adding these equations yields <math>92 = \frac{120r}{h}</math>. Thus, <math>x = \frac{70r}{h} = \frac{7}{12}\cdot\frac{120r}{h} = \frac{7}{12}\cdot92 = \frac{161}{3}</math>, and <math>m+n = \boxed{164}</math>. | From <math>(1)</math> above, <math>x = \frac{70r}{h}</math> and <math>92-x = \frac{50r}{h}</math>. Adding these equations yields <math>92 = \frac{120r}{h}</math>. Thus, <math>x = \frac{70r}{h} = \frac{7}{12}\cdot\frac{120r}{h} = \frac{7}{12}\cdot92 = \frac{161}{3}</math>, and <math>m+n = \boxed{164}</math>. | ||
+ | We can use <math>(1)</math> from Solution 1 to find that <math>h/r = 70/x</math> and <math>h/r = 50/ (92-x)</math>. | ||
− | + | This implies that <math>70/x =50/(92-x)</math> so <math>x = 161/3</math> | |
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== Solution 3 == | == Solution 3 == | ||
Extend <math>AD</math> and <math>BC</math> to meet at a point <math>X</math>. Since <math>AB</math> and <math>CD</math> are parallel, <math>\triangle XCD ~ \triangle XAB</math>. If <math>AX</math> is further extended to a point <math>A'</math> and <math>XB</math> is extended to a point <math>B'</math> such that <math>A'B'</math> is tangent to circle <math>P</math>, we discover that circle <math>P</math> is the incircle of triangle <math>XA'B'</math>. Then line <math>XP</math> is the angle bisector of <math>\angle AXB</math>. By homothety, <math>P</math> is the intersection of the angle bisector of <math>\triangle XAB</math> with <math>AB</math>. By the angle bisector theorem, | Extend <math>AD</math> and <math>BC</math> to meet at a point <math>X</math>. Since <math>AB</math> and <math>CD</math> are parallel, <math>\triangle XCD ~ \triangle XAB</math>. If <math>AX</math> is further extended to a point <math>A'</math> and <math>XB</math> is extended to a point <math>B'</math> such that <math>A'B'</math> is tangent to circle <math>P</math>, we discover that circle <math>P</math> is the incircle of triangle <math>XA'B'</math>. Then line <math>XP</math> is the angle bisector of <math>\angle AXB</math>. By homothety, <math>P</math> is the intersection of the angle bisector of <math>\triangle XAB</math> with <math>AB</math>. By the angle bisector theorem, | ||
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\frac{AX}{AP} &= \frac{XB}{BP}\ | \frac{AX}{AP} &= \frac{XB}{BP}\ | ||
\frac{AX}{AP} - \frac{XD}{AP} &= \frac{XB}{BP} - \frac{XC}{BP}\ | \frac{AX}{AP} - \frac{XD}{AP} &= \frac{XB}{BP} - \frac{XC}{BP}\ | ||
\frac{AD}{AP} &= \frac{BD}{PB}\ | \frac{AD}{AP} &= \frac{BD}{PB}\ | ||
&=\frac{7}{5} | &=\frac{7}{5} | ||
− | \end{align*}</ | + | \end{align*}</cmath> |
Let <math>7a = AP</math>, then <math>AB = 7a + 5a = 12a</math>. <math>AP = \frac{7}{12}(AB) = \frac{92\times 7}{12} = \frac{161}{3}</math>. Thus, <math>m + n = 164</math>. | Let <math>7a = AP</math>, then <math>AB = 7a + 5a = 12a</math>. <math>AP = \frac{7}{12}(AB) = \frac{92\times 7}{12} = \frac{161}{3}</math>. Thus, <math>m + n = 164</math>. | ||
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The area of the trapezoid is <math>\frac{(19+92)h}{2}</math>, where <math>h</math> is the height of the trapezoid. | The area of the trapezoid is <math>\frac{(19+92)h}{2}</math>, where <math>h</math> is the height of the trapezoid. | ||
− | Draw lines CP and BP. We can now find the area of the trapezoid as the sum of the three triangles BPC, CPD, and PBA. | + | Draw lines <math>CP</math> and <math>BP</math>. We can now find the area of the trapezoid as the sum of the areas of the three triangles <math>BPC</math>, <math>CPD</math>, and <math>PBA</math>. |
− | [BPC] = | + | <math>[BPC] = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 50 \cdot r</math> (where <math>r</math> is the radius of the tangent circle.) |
− | [CPD] = | + | <math>[CPD] = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 19 \cdot h</math> |
− | [PBA] = | + | <math>[PBA] = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 70 \cdot r</math> |
− | [BPC] + [CPD] + [PBA] = | + | <math>[BPC] + [CPD] + [PBA] = 60r + \frac{19h}{2} = [ABCD] = \frac{(19+92)h}{2}</math> |
<math>60r = 46h</math> | <math>60r = 46h</math> | ||
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From Solution 1 above, <math>\frac{h}{70} = \frac{r}{x}</math> | From Solution 1 above, <math>\frac{h}{70} = \frac{r}{x}</math> | ||
− | Substituting <math>r = \frac{23h}{30}</math>, we | + | Substituting <math>r = \frac{23h}{30}</math>, we find <math>x = \frac{161}{3}</math>, hence the answer is <math>\boxed{164}</math>. |
== See also == | == See also == |
Revision as of 15:25, 13 March 2015
Problem
Trapezoid has sides , , , and , with parallel to . A circle with center on is drawn tangent to and . Given that , where and are relatively prime positive integers, find .
Solution 1
Let be the base of the trapezoid and consider angles and . Let and let equal the height of the trapezoid. Let equal the radius of the circle.
Then
Let be the distance along from to where the perp from meets .
Then and so . We can substitute this into to find that and .
Remark: One can come up with the equations in without directly resorting to trig. From similar triangles, and . This implies that , so .
Solution 2
From above, and . Adding these equations yields . Thus, , and .
We can use from Solution 1 to find that and .
This implies that so
Solution 3
Extend and to meet at a point . Since and are parallel, . If is further extended to a point and is extended to a point such that is tangent to circle , we discover that circle is the incircle of triangle . Then line is the angle bisector of . By homothety, is the intersection of the angle bisector of with . By the angle bisector theorem,
Let , then . . Thus, .
Solution 4
The area of the trapezoid is , where is the height of the trapezoid.
Draw lines and . We can now find the area of the trapezoid as the sum of the areas of the three triangles , , and .
(where is the radius of the tangent circle.)
From Solution 1 above,
Substituting , we find , hence the answer is .
See also
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