Math Problem Statement

Given: ∆ABC, AD = 6 cm, CD ⊥ AB, m∠ACB = 90°, m∠ACD = 30°. Find: BD.

Solution

To solve for BDBD in the given triangle problem, let’s break down the information provided and use trigonometry.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Given Information:

    • ABC\triangle ABC is a right triangle with ACB=90\angle ACB = 90^\circ.
    • AD=6AD = 6 cm, and CDCD is perpendicular to ABAB.
    • ACD=30\angle ACD = 30^\circ.
  2. Objective:

    • Find the length of BDBD.
  3. Analysis Using Trigonometry: Since ACD\triangle ACD is a right triangle with ACD=30\angle ACD = 30^\circ, we can apply trigonometric ratios.

    In a right triangle, if one angle is 3030^\circ, the side opposite this angle is half of the hypotenuse.

    Here:

    • ACD=30\angle ACD = 30^\circ.
    • ADAD is opposite ACD\angle ACD, so AD=6AD = 6 cm.

    Since ADAD is opposite the 3030^\circ angle, CDCD is the hypotenuse of ACD\triangle ACD.

  4. Finding CDCD: Using the property of a 30-60-90 triangle: CD=2×AD=2×6=12 cmCD = 2 \times AD = 2 \times 6 = 12 \text{ cm}

  5. Using Pythagoras in BCD\triangle BCD: In BCD\triangle BCD, since ACB=90\angle ACB = 90^\circ, ABAB is the hypotenuse. We want to find BDBD, and we now know:

    • CD=12CD = 12 cm.

    Since ABC\triangle ABC and ACD\triangle ACD are right triangles sharing CDCD, we could apply trigonometric or geometric principles to solve for BDBD, but given this specific setup, let's use the calculated measurements and trigonometry as needed to find

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Trigonometry
Right Triangles
Special Right Triangles

Formulas

In a 30-60-90 triangle, the side opposite 30° is half of the hypotenuse
Pythagorean theorem

Theorems

30-60-90 Triangle Theorem
Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10