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| − | Set <math>\overline{BD}</math>'s length as <math>x</math>. <math>CD</math>'s length must also be <math>x</math> since <math> \angle BAD </math> and <math> \angle DAC </math> intercept arcs of equal length(because <math> \angle BAD =\angle DAC </math>. Using [[Ptolemy's Theorem]], <math>7x+8x=9(AD)</math>. The ratio is <math>\boxed{\frac{5}{3}}\implies(B)</math> | + | Set <math>\overline{BD}</math>'s length as <math>x</math>. <math>CD</math>'s length must also be <math>x</math> since <math> \angle BAD </math> and <math> \angle DAC </math> intercept arcs of equal length(because <math> \angle BAD =\angle DAC </math>). Using [[Ptolemy's Theorem]], <math>7x+8x=9(AD)</math>. The ratio is <math>\boxed{\frac{5}{3}}\implies(B)</math> |
==Solution 2== | ==Solution 2== | ||
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In triangle 
we have 
, 
, 
. Point 
is on the circumscribed circle of the triangle so that 
bisects angle 
. What is the value of 
?
Solution
Set 
's length as 
. 
's length must also be since 
and 
intercept arcs of equal length(because 
). Using Ptolemy's Theorem, 
. The ratio is 
Solution 2
Let 
. Observe that 
because they subtend the same arc. Furthermore, 
, so 
is similar to 
by AAA similarity. Then 
. By angle bisector theorem, 
so 
which gives 
. Plugging this into the similarity proportion gives: 
.
See Also
| 2004 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 23 |
Followed by Problem 25 | |
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| All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions | ||
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