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− | We know that <math>AE=1</math> by the congruent triangles, so <math>EC=\sqrt{5}-1</math>. We know that <math>DE=y</math>, <math>EC=\sqrt{5}-1</math>, and <math>DC=2-y</math>. We now have right triangle <math>DEC</math> and its 3 sides. Using the | + | We know that <math>AE=1</math> by the congruent triangles, so <math>EC=\sqrt{5}-1</math>. We know that <math>DE=y</math>, <math>EC=\sqrt{5}-1</math>, and <math>DC=2-y</math>. We now have right triangle <math>DEC</math> and its 3 sides. Using the Pythagorean Thereom, we get: |
<math>y^2+(\sqrt{5}-1)^2=(2-y)^2</math> | <math>y^2+(\sqrt{5}-1)^2=(2-y)^2</math> |
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Problem
Triangle has a right angle at , , and . The bisector of meets at . What is ?
Solution 1
By the Pythagorean Theorem, . Then, from the Angle Bisector Theorem, we have:
Solution 2
Let . Notice and . By the double angle identity,
Solution 3
Let .
Make a line so that it is perpendicular to . Since is an angle bisector, is congruent to . Using the Pythagorean Theorem:
We know that by the congruent triangles, so . We know that , , and . We now have right triangle and its 3 sides. Using the Pythagorean Thereom, we get:
So,
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Video Solution
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See Also
2009 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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