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Consider the graphs of <math>f(x)=x</math> and <math>g(x)=3x</math>. Since it will be easier to consider at unity, let <math>x=1</math>, then we have <math>f(1)=1</math> and <math>g(1)=3</math>. | Consider the graphs of <math>f(x)=x</math> and <math>g(x)=3x</math>. Since it will be easier to consider at unity, let <math>x=1</math>, then we have <math>f(1)=1</math> and <math>g(1)=3</math>. | ||
− | Now, let <math>O</math> be <math>(0,0)</math>, <math>A</math> be <math>(1,1)</math>, and <math>B</math> be <math>(1,3)</math>. Cutting through side <math>AB</math> of | + | Now, let <math>O</math> be <math>(0,0)</math>, <math>A</math> be <math>(1,1)</math>, and <math>B</math> be <math>(1,3)</math>. Cutting through side <math>AB</math> of triangle <math>OAB</math> is the angle bisector <math>OC</math> where <math>C</math> is on side <math>AB</math>. |
Hence, by Angle Bisector Theorem, we get <math>\frac{OB}{OA}=\frac{BC}{AC}</math>. | Hence, by Angle Bisector Theorem, we get <math>\frac{OB}{OA}=\frac{BC}{AC}</math>. |
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Problem
The angle bisector of the acute angle formed at the origin by the graphs of the lines and has equation What is
Diagram
Solution 1
Let and Note that is on the line is on the line and is on the line as shown below.
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By the Angle Bisector Theorem, we have or Since the answer is
~MRENTHUSIASM
Solution 2
Note that the distance between the point to line is Because line is a perpendicular bisector, a point on the line must be equidistant from the two lines( and ), call this point Because, the line passes through the origin, our requested value of which is the slope of the angle bisector line, can be found when evaluating the value of By the Distance from Point to Line formula we get the equation, Note that because is higher than and because is lower to Thus, we solve the equation, Thus, the value of Thus, the answer is
(Fun Fact: The value is the golden ratio )
~NH14
Solution 3 (Easy Test)
Consider the graphs of and . Since it will be easier to consider at unity, let , then we have and .
Now, let be , be , and be . Cutting through side of triangle is the angle bisector where is on side .
Hence, by Angle Bisector Theorem, we get .
By Pythagorean Theorem, and . Therefore,
Since , it is easy derive
As the vertical distance between the x-axis and is . Thus, the answer is
~Wilhelm Z
See Also
2021 Fall AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 12 |
Followed by Problem 14 |
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