Math Problem Statement

if triangle abc is an equilateral triangle then calculate and mention the ratio between Angle ABC and Angle CAD formed in triangle ACD which formed by joining vertex A and point D in such a way that AC=CD

Solution

Let's break down the problem and calculate the required ratio:

Given:

  • Triangle ABC is an equilateral triangle.
  • Point D is such that AC=CDAC = CD, which means DD lies on the extension of side ACAC.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

  1. Angle in the Equilateral Triangle ABC:
    In an equilateral triangle, all three angles are equal, and each angle is 6060^\circ.
    Therefore,
    ABC=60.\angle ABC = 60^\circ.

  2. Triangle ACD:

    • Since AC=CDAC = CD, triangle ACD is isosceles.
    • The base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal. Let’s call the base angles θ\theta.
    • The sum of the angles in triangle ACD must be 180180^\circ, so: ACD+2θ=180.\angle ACD + 2\theta = 180^\circ. Since ACD\angle ACD is the exterior angle of triangle ABC, ACD=ABC=60\angle ACD = \angle ABC = 60^\circ. Therefore: 60+2θ=180,60^\circ + 2\theta = 180^\circ, 2θ=120,2\theta = 120^\circ, θ=60.\theta = 60^\circ.

    Thus, CAD=60\angle CAD = 60^\circ.

  3. Ratio of ABC\angle ABC to CAD\angle CAD:
    Both ABC\angle ABC and CAD\angle CAD are 6060^\circ. Therefore, the ratio is: ABCCAD=6060=1.\frac{\angle ABC}{\angle CAD} = \frac{60^\circ}{60^\circ} = 1.

Final Answer:

The ratio between ABC\angle ABC and CAD\angle CAD is 1:1.


Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand this topic:

  1. How can we prove the angles in an equilateral triangle are always 60°?
  2. What is the sum of the internal angles of any triangle?
  3. Can we determine the length of side CDCD if ACAC is known?
  4. How do the properties of an isosceles triangle help in finding unknown angles?
  5. How does extending a side of a triangle affect the internal angles?

Tip: In an isosceles triangle, knowing two sides are equal simplifies angle calculations because the base angles will always be equal.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Equilateral Triangle
Isosceles Triangle
Angle Ratios

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°

Theorems

Equilateral Triangle Theorem
Isosceles Triangle Theorem
Exterior Angle Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11