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<cmath>u^2=3^2+5^2-2(3)(5)\cos120^\circ</cmath> | <cmath>u^2=3^2+5^2-2(3)(5)\cos120^\circ</cmath> | ||
<cmath>u=7</cmath> | <cmath>u=7</cmath> | ||
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Let <math>AB=v</math>. Apply the Law of Cosines on <math>\triangle ABC</math>: | Let <math>AB=v</math>. Apply the Law of Cosines on <math>\triangle ABC</math>: | ||
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<cmath>v=\frac{3\pm13}{2}</cmath> | <cmath>v=\frac{3\pm13}{2}</cmath> | ||
<cmath>v=8</cmath> | <cmath>v=8</cmath> | ||
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By Ptolemy’s Theorem, | By Ptolemy’s Theorem, | ||
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Since <math>\frac{39}{7}<5</math>, | Since <math>\frac{39}{7}<5</math>, | ||
The answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D) }\frac{39}{7}}</math>. | The answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D) }\frac{39}{7}}</math>. | ||
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==Solution 2 (Law of Cosines + Law of Sines)== | ==Solution 2 (Law of Cosines + Law of Sines)== |
Revision as of 22:09, 8 November 2024
Problem
Cyclic quadrilateral has lengths and with . What is the length of the shorter diagonal of ?
Solution 1
First, by properties of cyclic quadrilaterals. Let . We apply the Law of Cosines on :
Let . Apply the Law of Cosines on :
By Ptolemy’s Theorem, Since , The answer is .
(someone please insert diagram)
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Solution 2 (Law of Cosines + Law of Sines)
Draw diagonals and . By Law of Cosines,
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See also
2024 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 18 |
Followed by Problem 20 |
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