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+ | We draw a line from <math>E</math> to point <math>G</math> on <math>DC</math> such that <math>EG \perp CD</math>. We then draw a line from <math>F</math> to point <math>H</math> on <math>EG</math> such that <math>FH \perp EG</math>. Finally, we extend <math>BC</math> to point <math>I</math> on <math>FH</math> such that <math>CI \perp FH</math>. | ||
+ | Next, if we mark <math>\angle CBD</math> as <math>x</math>, we know that <math>\angle BDC = 90-x</math>, and <math>\angle EDG = x</math>. We repeat this, finding <math>\angle CBD = \angle EDG = \angle FEH = \angle BFI = x</math>, so by AAS congruence, <math>\triangle BDC \cong \triangle DEG \cong \triangle EFH \cong \triangle FBI</math>. This means <math>BC = DG = EH = FI = AD = 4</math>, and <math>DC = EG = FH = BI = AB = 7</math>, so <math>CG = GH = HI = IC = 7-4 = 3</math>. We see <math>CF^2 = CI^2 + IF^2 = 3^2 + 4^2 = 9 + 16 = 25</math>, while <math>CE^2 = CG^2 + GE^2 = 3^2 + 7^2 = 9 + 49 = 58</math>. Thus, <math>CF^2 + CE^2 = 25 + 58 = \boxed{83}</math> | ||
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Revision as of 17:34, 11 July 2021
Problem
Rectangle is drawn such that and . is a square that contains vertex in its interior. Find .
Solution
We draw a line from to point on such that . We then draw a line from to point on such that . Finally, we extend to point on such that .
Next, if we mark as , we know that , and . We repeat this, finding , so by AAS congruence, . This means , and , so . We see , while . Thus,
See also
- Other 2021 JMPSC Invitationals Problems
- 2021 JMPSC Invitationals Answer Key
- All JMPSC Problems and Solutions
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