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− | We angle chase | + | We angle chase and find out that: |
− | * <math>DAC=\frac{180-140}{2} = 20</math> | + | * <math>\angle DAC=\frac{180-140}{2} = 20</math> |
− | * <math>BAC=\frac{180-40}{2} = 70</math> | + | * <math>\angle BAC=\frac{180-40}{2} = 70</math> |
− | * <math>BAD=BAC-DAC=50\ \mathrm{(D)}</math> | + | * <math>\angle BAD=\angle BAC- \angle DAC=50\ \mathrm{(D)}</math> |
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+ | ~minor edits by mobius247 | ||
==Solution 2== | ==Solution 2== | ||
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+ | Since triangle <math>ABC</math> is isosceles we know that angle <math>\angle BAC = \angle BCA</math>. | ||
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+ | Also since triangle <math>ADC</math> is isosceles we know that <math>\angle DAC = \angle DCA</math>. | ||
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+ | This implies that <math>\angle BAD = \angle BCD</math>. | ||
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+ | Then the sum of the interior angles of quadrilateral <math>ABCD</math> is <math>40 + 220 + 2\angle BAD = 360</math>. | ||
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+ | Solving the equation, we get <math>\angle BAD = 50</math>. | ||
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+ | Therefore the answer is <math>\mathrm{(D)}</math>. | ||
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+ | ==Solution 3== | ||
+ | Using the previous drawing we know that ACD and DAC are both equal to 20 (40/2 or (180-40)/2). We also know that BAC and BCA are both 70 or (180-40)/2. Thus BDA is 70-20 or 50. Easy. -RealityWrites | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |
Latest revision as of 23:20, 29 October 2022
- The following problem is from both the 2007 AMC 12A #6 and 2007 AMC 10A #8, so both problems redirect to this page.
Problem
Triangles and are isosceles with and . Point is inside triangle , angle measures 40 degrees, and angle measures 140 degrees. What is the degree measure of angle ?
Solution 1
We angle chase and find out that:
~minor edits by mobius247
Solution 2
Since triangle is isosceles we know that angle .
Also since triangle is isosceles we know that .
This implies that .
Then the sum of the interior angles of quadrilateral is .
Solving the equation, we get .
Therefore the answer is .
Solution 3
Using the previous drawing we know that ACD and DAC are both equal to 20 (40/2 or (180-40)/2). We also know that BAC and BCA are both 70 or (180-40)/2. Thus BDA is 70-20 or 50. Easy. -RealityWrites
See also
2007 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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