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| − | Since <math>AB \parallel CD</math>, <math>\angle AMD = \angle | + | Since <math>AB \parallel CD</math>, <math>\angle AMD = \angle CMD</math> hence <math>CM=CD=6</math>. Therefore <math>\angle BMC = 30^\circ</math>. Therefore <math>\angle AMD=\boxed{\mathrm{(E)}\ 75^\circ}</math> |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
{{AMC12 box|year=2011|ab=B|num-b=9|num-a=11}} | {{AMC12 box|year=2011|ab=B|num-b=9|num-a=11}} | ||
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Revision as of 01:25, 30 January 2019
Problem
Rectangle 
has 
and 
. Point 
is chosen on side 
so that 
. What is the degree measure of 
?
Solution
Since 
, 
hence 
. Therefore 
. Therefore 
See also
| 2011 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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