Math Problem Statement

In the diagram, triangle ABC is isosceles. AC and DE are parallel, BAC = 72° and ACD = 37°. B D E 72° 37° A C Diagram not drawn to scale Find the size of each of the following angles

Solution

To solve the problem and find the size of each angle, we proceed step by step based on the properties of isosceles triangles and parallel lines.

Key Information:

  1. Triangle ABC is isosceles: AB=ACAB = AC, so ABC=ACB\angle ABC = \angle ACB.
  2. AC \parallel DE.
  3. BAC=72\angle BAC = 72^\circ and ACD=37\angle ACD = 37^\circ.

Steps to Solve:

  1. Find ABC\angle ABC and ACB\angle ACB in triangle ABC\triangle ABC:

    • Since ABC\triangle ABC is isosceles, ABC=ACB\angle ABC = \angle ACB.
    • The sum of angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ, so: BAC+ABC+ACB=180\angle BAC + \angle ABC + \angle ACB = 180^\circ Substituting BAC=72\angle BAC = 72^\circ: 72+2ABC=18072^\circ + 2\angle ABC = 180^\circ 2ABC=108    ABC=ACB=542\angle ABC = 108^\circ \implies \angle ABC = \angle ACB = 54^\circ

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles in a Triangle
Parallel Lines
Isosceles Triangle Properties

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
Alternate angles property: angles formed by a transversal with parallel lines

Theorems

Isosceles Triangle Theorem: Base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal.
Angles on a straight line sum to 180°.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9