Math Problem Statement

Given mathematical problems involving altitudes, perpendicular bisectors, and triangle properties, find missing angles and side lengths.

Solution

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Problem 3: Find mBADm \angle BAD

Given:

  • ACAC is an altitude.
  • BAD\triangle BAD has two expressions for side lengths 4x+44x + 4 and 6x66x - 6.
  • A=38\angle A = 38^\circ.

Solution:

  1. The altitude ACAC makes BAC\triangle BAC and CAD\triangle CAD right triangles.
  2. The triangle BAD\triangle BAD is isosceles since ACAC is an altitude and bisects the base BDBD.
  3. Use the property of isosceles triangles: B=D\angle B = \angle D.
  4. The sum of angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ: BAD+B+D=180\angle BAD + \angle B + \angle D = 180^\circ Substituting B=D\angle B = \angle D, and given A=38\angle A = 38^\circ: 38+2B=18038^\circ + 2\angle B = 180^\circ 2B=1422\angle B = 142^\circ B=D=71\angle B = \angle D = 71^\circ Hence: mBAD=38m \angle BAD = 38^\circ

Problem 4: Find missing angles in GEM\triangle GEM

Given:

  • AEAE is a perpendicular bisector.
  • AEAE divides GEM\triangle GEM into two congruent right triangles.
  • E=90\angle E = 90^\circ.

Solution:

  1. Since AEAE is a perpendicular bisector, GEM\triangle GEM is isosceles (GE=GMGE = GM).
  2. The angles opposite equal sides are equal: G=M\angle G = \angle M
  3. The sum of the angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ: G+M+E=180\angle G + \angle M + \angle E = 180^\circ Substituting E=90\angle E = 90^\circ: G+M=90\angle G + \angle M = 90^\circ Since G=M\angle G = \angle M: 2G=902\angle G = 90^\circ G=M=45\angle G = \angle M = 45^\circ Thus, the missing angles are: mG=45,mM=45,mE=90m\angle G = 45^\circ, \quad m\angle M = 45^\circ, \quad m\angle E = 90^\circ

Problem 5: Find missing side lengths (USG\triangle USG)

Given:

  • BSBS is a perpendicular bisector.
  • BU=13BU = 13, BG=5BG = 5.

Solution:

  1. BSBS being a perpendicular bisector implies SU=SGSU = SG.
  2. Use the Pythagorean theorem in BUS\triangle BUS (right triangle): BS2+SU2=BU2BS^2 + SU^2 = BU^2 Substituting BU=13BU = 13: BS2+SU2=169BS^2 + SU^2 = 169
  3. Use the Pythagorean theorem in BSG\triangle BSG (right triangle): BS2+SG2=BG2BS^2 + SG^2 = BG^2 Substituting BG=5BG = 5: BS2+SG2=25BS^2 + SG^2 = 25
  4. Since SU=SGSU = SG, substitute SG=SUSG = SU: Solve the system of equations: BS2+SU2=169BS^2 + SU^2 = 169 BS2+SU2=25BS^2 + SU^2 = 25
  5. Combine to find BSBS and SUSU.

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Follow-up Questions:

  1. What is the significance of a perpendicular bisector in triangle geometry?
  2. How does the property of isosceles triangles simplify calculations in problem 4?
  3. Why do we rely on the Pythagorean theorem in problem 5?
  4. Can you generalize how altitudes affect the angles and sides in triangles?
  5. How would the solutions change if additional information about side lengths were given?

Tip: Always label congruent parts of a triangle when working with bisectors to avoid confusion.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Properties of altitudes in triangles
Perpendicular bisectors
Isosceles triangle properties
Sum of angles in a triangle
Pythagorean theorem

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Theorems

Properties of isosceles triangles
Right triangle congruence and relationships

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10