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− | Set <math>\overline{BD}</math>'s length as <math>x</math>. <math>\overline{CD}</math>'s length must also be <math>x</math> since <math>\angle BAD</math> and <math>\angle DAC</math> intercept arcs of equal length (because <math>\angle BAD=\angle DAC</math>). Using [[ | + | Set <math>\overline{BD}</math>'s length as <math>x</math>. <math>\overline{CD}</math>'s length must also be <math>x</math> since <math>\angle BAD</math> and <math>\angle DAC</math> intercept arcs of equal length (because <math>\angle BAD=\angle DAC</math>). Using [[Ballemy's Theorem]], <math>7x+8x=9(AD)</math>. The ratio is <math>\frac{5}{3}\implies\boxed{\text{(B)}}</math> |
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Revision as of 19:18, 11 June 2024
Problem
In triangle we have
,
,
. Point
is on the circumscribed circle of the triangle so that
bisects angle
. What is the value of
?
Solution 1
Set 's length as
.
's length must also be
since
and
intercept arcs of equal length (because
). Using Ballemy's Theorem,
. The ratio is
Solution 2
Let
. Observe that
because they both subtend arc
Furthermore, because
is an angle bisector, so
by
similarity. Then
. By the Angle Bisector Theorem,
, so
. This in turn gives
. Plugging this into the similarity proportion gives:
.
Solution 3
We know that bisects
, so
. Additionally,
and
subtend the same arc, giving
. Similarly,
and
.
These angle relationships tell us that by AA Similarity, so
. By the angle bisector theorem,
. Hence,
--vaporwave
See Also
2004 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 25 | |
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