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<cmath>x^4-18x^2+1=0 \implies x^2=9+4\sqrt{5}=4+2(2\sqrt{5})+5</cmath> | <cmath>x^4-18x^2+1=0 \implies x^2=9+4\sqrt{5}=4+2(2\sqrt{5})+5</cmath> | ||
Therefore, the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D) } 2+\sqrt{5}}</math> | Therefore, the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D) } 2+\sqrt{5}}</math> | ||
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+ | [SOLUTION 2] Draw line FG through E, with F on BC and G on AD, FG//AB. WOLG let CD=1, CB=x, AB=x^2. By weighted average FG=(1+x^4)/(1+x^2). | ||
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+ | Meanwhile, FE:EG=[CBE]:[ADE]=1:17. | ||
+ | FE=x^2/(1+x^2). We obtain (1+x^4)/(1+x^2)=18x^2/(1+x^2), | ||
+ | Namely x^4-18x^2+1=0. | ||
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+ | The rest is the same with solution 1. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{AMC12 box|year=2017|ab=B|num-b=23|num-a=25}} | {{AMC12 box|year=2017|ab=B|num-b=23|num-a=25}} | ||
{{MAA Notice}} | {{MAA Notice}} |
Revision as of 12:48, 17 February 2017
Problem
Quadrilateral has right angles at
and
,
is similar to
, and
. There exists a point
in the interior of
such that
is similar to
and the area of Triangle
is
times the area of Triangle
. Find
.
Solution
Let ,
, and
. Note that
. By the Pythagorean Theorem,
. Since
, the ratios of side lengths must be equal. Since
,
and
. Let F be a point on
such that
is an altitude of triangle
. Note that
. Therefore,
and
. Since
and
form altitudes of triangles
and
, respectively, the areas of these triangles can be calculated. Additionally, the area of triangle
can be calculated, as it is a right triangle. Solving for each of these yields:
Therefore, the answer is
[SOLUTION 2] Draw line FG through E, with F on BC and G on AD, FG//AB. WOLG let CD=1, CB=x, AB=x^2. By weighted average FG=(1+x^4)/(1+x^2).
Meanwhile, FE:EG=[CBE]:[ADE]=1:17. FE=x^2/(1+x^2). We obtain (1+x^4)/(1+x^2)=18x^2/(1+x^2), Namely x^4-18x^2+1=0.
The rest is the same with solution 1.
See Also
2017 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 23 |
Followed by Problem 25 |
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