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| − | Let the side length of <math>ABCD</math> be <math>2</math>. Then, <math>CM = DM = \sqrt{3}</math>. By the Law of Cosines, <cmath>\cos(\angle CMD) = \frac{CM^2 + DM^2 - | + | Let the side length of <math>ABCD</math> be <math>2</math>. Then, <math>CM = DM = \sqrt{3}</math>. By the Law of Cosines, <cmath>\cos(\angle CMD) = \frac{CM^2 + DM^2 - CD^2}{2CMDM} = \boxed{\textbf{(B)} \, \frac13}.</cmath> |
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Revision as of 12:45, 12 November 2022
Problem
Let 
be the midpoint of 
in regular tetrahedron 
. What is 
?
Solution
Let the side length of be 
. Then, 
. By the Law of Cosines, ![\[\cos(\angle CMD) = \frac{CM^2 + DM^2 - CD^2}{2CMDM} = \boxed{\textbf{(B)} \, \frac13}.\]](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/e/5/8/e58062990f1d3dcd349fc0c79e675e6bf637a48c.png)
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See Also
| 2022 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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| All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions | |
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