Math Problem Statement

Given a rectangle ABCD with sides labeled AB = 4, AD = 3, and diagonal AC = 5, analyze the properties of the rectangle and solve for its area, perimeter, and relationships between its triangles.

Solution

This diagram shows a rectangle ABCDABCD with two triangles formed inside it. The details include a diagonal ACAC and side lengths labeled 44, 33, and 55, suggesting a right triangle relationship (likely Pythagoras' theorem is relevant here). Let’s analyze it step by step.

Observations:

  1. Rectangle properties:

    • Opposite sides are equal, and all angles are 9090^\circ.
    • Diagonal ACAC divides the rectangle into two right triangles.
  2. Triangles ABD\triangle ABD and ABC\triangle ABC:

    • ABD\triangle ABD has side lengths 44, 33, and 55, which fit the Pythagorean triple (32+42=52)(3^2 + 4^2 = 5^2). This confirms ABD\triangle ABD is a right triangle.
    • Since ACAC is the diagonal, it is the hypotenuse of both ABD\triangle ABD and ABC\triangle ABC.
  3. Key Relationships:

    • In ABD\triangle ABD, AB=4\overline{AB} = 4, AD=3\overline{AD} = 3, and AC=5\overline{AC} = 5.
    • Rectangle’s opposite side lengths imply BC=AD=3\overline{BC} = \overline{AD} = 3 and CD=AB=4\overline{CD} = \overline{AB} = 4.

Goals:

If the problem asks for properties like the area, perimeter, or further relationships:

  1. Area of the rectangle: Area=length×width=AB×AD=4×3=12\text{Area} = \text{length} \times \text{width} = AB \times AD = 4 \times 3 = 12

  2. Diagonal ACAC: Already given as 55, verified by: AC=AB2+AD2=42+32=16+9=25=5AC = \sqrt{AB^2 + AD^2} = \sqrt{4^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{16 + 9} = \sqrt{25} = 5

  3. Perimeter of the rectangle: Perimeter=2(length+width)=2(4+3)=14\text{Perimeter} = 2(\text{length} + \text{width}) = 2(4 + 3) = 14

  4. Verification of triangles: The triangles split by diagonal ACAC are congruent because they share the hypotenuse ACAC and have equal sides ABAB and ADAD to correspond to BCBC and CDCD.


Would you like me to:

  1. Verify further relationships?
  2. Solve for angles using trigonometry?
  3. Explore another part of the rectangle or diagram?
  4. Discuss triangle similarity or congruence in more depth?
  5. Solve an advanced geometric question related to this?

Tip:

In problems involving rectangles and diagonals, the Pythagorean theorem often helps verify dimensions or right triangle properties.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Pythagorean Theorem
Rectangle Properties
Triangle Congruence

Formulas

Area of a rectangle = length × width
Perimeter of a rectangle = 2 × (length + width)
Diagonal of a rectangle = √(length² + width²)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem
Properties of Rectangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8