Math Problem Statement

If ABCD is a quadrilateral and BO and CO are the angle bisectors of ∠B and ∠C, respectively, then find the measures of ∠BOC and ∠BCD if ∠DAB = 60°, ∠ABC = 60°, and ∠ADC = 100°.

Solution

Let’s analyze the problem:

We are tasked with solving the following:

  • ABCDABCD is a quadrilateral.
  • BOBO and COCO are the angle bisectors of B\angle B and C\angle C, respectively.
  • Given:
    • DAB=60\angle DAB = 60^\circ,
    • ABC=60\angle ABC = 60^\circ,
    • ADC=100\angle ADC = 100^\circ,
  • We need to find the measures of BOC\angle BOC and BCD\angle BCD.

Step-by-step Solution:

Step 1: Sum of angles in a quadrilateral

The sum of interior angles of a quadrilateral is always 360360^\circ. Therefore: DAB+ABC+BCD+ADC=360\angle DAB + \angle ABC + \angle BCD + \angle ADC = 360^\circ

Substituting the given values: 60+60+BCD+100=36060^\circ + 60^\circ + \angle BCD + 100^\circ = 360^\circ

Simplify: BCD=360220=140\angle BCD = 360^\circ - 220^\circ = 140^\circ

Step 2: Relation between BOC\angle BOC and B\angle B & C\angle C

Since BOBO and COCO are angle bisectors of B\angle B and C\angle C, respectively, the measure of BOC\angle BOC is given by the formula: BOC=180B+C2\angle BOC = 180^\circ - \frac{\angle B + \angle C}{2}

From the given: B=ABC=60\angle B = \angle ABC = 60^\circ, C=BCD=140\angle C = \angle BCD = 140^\circ.

Substitute these values: BOC=18060+1402\angle BOC = 180^\circ - \frac{60^\circ + 140^\circ}{2}

Simplify: BOC=1802002=180100=80\angle BOC = 180^\circ - \frac{200^\circ}{2} = 180^\circ - 100^\circ = 80^\circ

Final Answers:

  1. BCD=140\angle BCD = 140^\circ
  2. BOC=80\angle BOC = 80^\circ

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Relative Questions:

  1. What is the general formula for the sum of angles in a polygon?
  2. How do angle bisectors divide an angle geometrically?
  3. What is the relationship between opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral?
  4. How can BOC\angle BOC be calculated if ABCDABCD is inscribed in a circle?
  5. How does the type of quadrilateral (e.g., parallelogram, trapezium) affect angle calculations?

Tip:

Always check the type of quadrilateral (cyclic, parallelogram, etc.) to apply the correct geometric properties!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Quadrilateral properties
Angle bisectors
Interior angles of polygons

Formulas

Sum of angles in a quadrilateral = 360°
Angle formed by angle bisectors of two angles: ∠BOC = 180° - (∠B + ∠C) / 2

Theorems

Interior angle sum property of polygons

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10