Math Problem Statement

A quadrilateral abcd where sides ab=bc=ad as well as angle dab=90 degree and angle abc=60 degree find angle bcd

Solution

We are given a quadrilateral ABCDABCD where the following conditions hold:

  • AB=BC=ADAB = BC = AD
  • DAB=90\angle DAB = 90^\circ
  • ABC=60\angle ABC = 60^\circ

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Identify the geometry of quadrilateral ABCDABCD

  • Since AB=ADAB = AD, triangle ABDABD is isosceles, and with DAB=90\angle DAB = 90^\circ, this makes ABD\triangle ABD a right isosceles triangle.
  • In a right isosceles triangle, the two base angles are equal. So, ABD=ADB=45\angle ABD = \angle ADB = 45^\circ.

Step 2: Use angle sum in triangle ABCABC

  • ABC\triangle ABC has AB=BCAB = BC, so it is also an isosceles triangle.
  • From the given, ABC=60\angle ABC = 60^\circ, so the remaining two angles in ABC\triangle ABC must sum to 120120^\circ (since the angle sum in any triangle is 180180^\circ).
  • Let BAC=ACB=x\angle BAC = \angle ACB = x. Then, 2x+60=1802x + 60^\circ = 180^\circ 2x=120    x=602x = 120^\circ \implies x = 60^\circ Hence, BAC=ACB=60\angle BAC = \angle ACB = 60^\circ.

Step 3: Find angle BCDBCD

  • Now, consider quadrilateral ABCDABCD. The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral is 360360^\circ. Therefore, we can write: DAB+ABC+BCD+ADB=360\angle DAB + \angle ABC + \angle BCD + \angle ADB = 360^\circ Substituting the known angles: 90+60+BCD+45=36090^\circ + 60^\circ + \angle BCD + 45^\circ = 360^\circ Simplifying this: 195+BCD=360195^\circ + \angle BCD = 360^\circ BCD=360195=165\angle BCD = 360^\circ - 195^\circ = 165^\circ

Thus, the value of BCD\angle BCD is 165165^\circ.


Would you like more details on any of these steps or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. Find the area of triangle ABDABD.
  2. If AB=5AB = 5 units, find the length of diagonal BDBD.
  3. What type of quadrilateral is ABCDABCD based on the given information?
  4. How does the sum of the angles in a quadrilateral help in solving problems?
  5. Can you find the perimeter of ABCDABCD given AB=5AB = 5 units?

Tip: In any isosceles triangle, the base angles are always equal, which can simplify the calculation of unknown angles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Quadrilaterals
Angle Sum Property
Isosceles Triangle

Formulas

Angle sum in a triangle: 180°
Angle sum in a quadrilateral: 360°

Theorems

Isosceles Triangle Theorem
Angle Sum Property of Triangles and Quadrilaterals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11