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| − | + | From the fact that <math>AD=DB</math> and <math>\angle ADC = 2\angle ABC,</math> we find that <math>\triangle ABC</math> is a right triangle with a right angle at <math>C;</math> thus by the Pythagorean Theorem we obtain <math>AC=\boxed{24}.</math> | |
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Revision as of 18:09, 11 July 2021
Problem
In 
, let 
be on 
such that 
. If 
, 
, and 
, find 
Solution
From the fact that 
and 
we find that is a right triangle with a right angle at 
thus by the Pythagorean Theorem we obtain 
See also
- Other 2021 JMPSC Invitationals Problems
- 2021 JMPSC Invitationals Answer Key
- All JMPSC Problems and Solutions
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