Math Problem Statement

ABCD is a square. A line AX meets the diagonal BD at X and AX = 2022cm, the length of CX (in cm) is

2021

1011

2022

2023

Solution

Let's analyze the problem step by step.

  1. Square Properties: Since ABCDABCD is a square, all sides are equal, and the diagonals bisect each other at right angles. Let the side length of the square be ss. Diagonal BDBD would then have a length BD=s2BD = s\sqrt{2}.

  2. AX and CX Relationship: AXAX meets diagonal BDBD at point XX. Since AX=2022AX = 2022 cm and the question is asking for the length of CXCX, we can use the fact that AX+CX=ACAX + CX = AC, where ACAC is the diagonal of the square.

  3. Diagonal Calculation: The length of diagonal ACAC is given by AC=s2AC = s\sqrt{2}, and in a square, diagonals are equal, so AC=BDAC = BD.

  4. Proportionality: In a square, if a point XX lies on the diagonal BDBD, then the triangles AXD\triangle AXD and CXB\triangle CXB are similar by AA similarity (since they share angles).

    This similarity implies that: AXCX=ADBC=1\frac{AX}{CX} = \frac{AD}{BC} = 1

    Therefore, AX=CXAX = CX.

  5. Conclusion: Given AX=2022AX = 2022 cm, by symmetry CXCX must also be 20222022 cm.

So, the correct answer is 2022 cm.

Would you like further details or have any other questions? Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. What is the formula for the diagonal of a square?
  2. How does the Pythagorean theorem apply to squares?
  3. What are the properties of similar triangles?
  4. Can we apply coordinate geometry to solve this problem differently?
  5. How do the properties of a square help in solving this problem?

Tip: Always remember that in a square, the diagonals bisect each other and are equal in length. This symmetry is often crucial in solving problems involving squares.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Similarity of triangles
Properties of squares

Formulas

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Theorems

Properties of squares
Similarity of triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12