Math Problem Statement

Exercise 5. In a triangle ABC, let a point P be located on side AC such that applies: 3 |AP| = |ACI. Furthermore, | BPC\ = 60° and | ACB = 75°. Find the size of the angle BAC.

Solution

Let's analyze the given problem step-by-step:

Given:

  • Triangle ABCABC with point PP on side ACAC
  • 3AP=PC3 |AP| = |PC|
  • BPC=60\angle BPC = 60^\circ
  • ACB=75\angle ACB = 75^\circ

We are asked to find BAC\angle BAC.

First, let's assign variables to the lengths:

  • Let AP=x|AP| = x
  • Then PC=3x|PC| = 3x

This makes AC=AP+PC=x+3x=4x|AC| = |AP| + |PC| = x + 3x = 4x.

Since BPC=60\angle BPC = 60^\circ, we can use the properties of triangle geometry and the given angles to determine BAC\angle BAC.

Step-by-step approach:

  1. Use the given angles:

    • ACB=75\angle ACB = 75^\circ
    • Let BAP=α\angle BAP = \alpha and PAC=β\angle PAC = \beta
  2. Use the triangle angle sum property:

    • In APC\triangle APC, we have APC+BAP+PAC=180\angle APC + \angle BAP + \angle PAC = 180^\circ
    • We know APC=60\angle APC = 60^\circ, so: [ 60^\circ + \alpha + \beta = 180^\circ \implies \alpha +

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Geometry
Angle Relationships

Formulas

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Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

High School