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Since <math>\sin BCD = \frac{3}{5}</math>, we get <math>\sin ECB=\sin(180-BCD)=\sin BCD = \frac{3}{5}</math>. Thus, <math>EB=3</math> and <math>EC=4</math> from simple sin application. | Since <math>\sin BCD = \frac{3}{5}</math>, we get <math>\sin ECB=\sin(180-BCD)=\sin BCD = \frac{3}{5}</math>. Thus, <math>EB=3</math> and <math>EC=4</math> from simple sin application. | ||
− | <math>AD</math> is the hypotenuse of right <math>\triangle AED</math>, with leg lengths <math>AB+BE=7</math> and <math>EC+CD=24</math>. Thus, <math>AD=\boxed{\textbf{E} 25}</math> | + | <math>AD</math> is the hypotenuse of right <math>\triangle AED</math>, with leg lengths <math>AB+BE=7</math> and <math>EC+CD=24</math>. Thus, <math>AD=\boxed{\textbf{(E)}25}</math> |
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== See also == | == See also == |
Latest revision as of 22:23, 21 June 2018
Problem 24
Sides , and
of (simple*) quadrilateral
have lengths
, and
, respectively.
If vertex angles
and
are obtuse and
, then side
has length
- A polygon is called “simple” if it is not self intersecting.
Solution
We know that . Since
and
are obtuse, we have
. It is known that
, so
. We simplify this as follows:
Since , we know that
. Now extend
and
as follows:
Let and
intersect at
. We know that
because
.
Since , we get
. Thus,
and
from simple sin application.
is the hypotenuse of right
, with leg lengths
and
. Thus,
-WannabeCharmander
See also
1979 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 23 |
Followed by Problem 25 | |
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