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− | We denote CD by <math>y</math> and DB by <math>x</math>. Then, with the Angle Bisector Theorem in triangle ACB with angle bisector AD, we have | + | We denote <math>CD</math> by <math>y</math> and <math>DB</math> by <math>x</math>. Then, with the Angle Bisector Theorem in triangle <math>ACB</math> with angle bisector <math>AD</math>, we have |
<math>\frac{x}{6}=\frac{y}{8}</math> or <math>y=\frac{4x}{3}.</math> However, <math>x+y=7,</math> so <math>x+\frac{4x}{3}=7</math> or <math>x=3.</math> | <math>\frac{x}{6}=\frac{y}{8}</math> or <math>y=\frac{4x}{3}.</math> However, <math>x+y=7,</math> so <math>x+\frac{4x}{3}=7</math> or <math>x=3.</math> | ||
− | Now, we use the Angle Bisector Theorem again in triangle ADB with angle bisector BF. We get | + | Now, we use the Angle Bisector Theorem again in triangle <math>ADB</math> with angle bisector <math>BF.</math> We get |
<math>\frac{AF}{6}=\frac{FD}{3}</math> or | <math>\frac{AF}{6}=\frac{FD}{3}</math> or | ||
<math>\frac{AF}{FD}=\frac{2}{1},</math> which gives us the answer <math>\frac{AF}{AD} =\boxed{\textbf{(C)}\; 2 : 1}</math> | <math>\frac{AF}{FD}=\frac{2}{1},</math> which gives us the answer <math>\frac{AF}{AD} =\boxed{\textbf{(C)}\; 2 : 1}</math> |
Revision as of 21:57, 9 February 2016
Problem 12
In ,
,
, and
. Point
lies on
, and
bisects
. Point
lies on
, and
bisects
. The bisectors intersect at
. What is the ratio
:
?
Solution
By the angle bisector theorem,
so
Similarly, .
Now, we use mass points. Assign point a mass of
.
, so
Similarly, will have a mass of
So
Solution 2
Denote as the area of triangle ABC and let
be the inradius. Also, as above, use the angle bisector theorem to find that
. Note that
is the incenter. Then,
Solution 3
We denote by
and
by
. Then, with the Angle Bisector Theorem in triangle
with angle bisector
, we have
or
However,
so
or
Now, we use the Angle Bisector Theorem again in triangle
with angle bisector
We get
or
which gives us the answer
See Also
2016 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 11 |
Followed by Problem 13 |
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