Math Problem Statement

In a triangle ABC the angle between altitudes from A and B equals 100°. Find the angle between the angular bisectors of angle A and angle B.

Solution

We are given a triangle ABCABC, and we are told that the angle between the altitudes from vertices AA and BB is 100100^\circ. The goal is to find the angle between the angular bisectors of angles AA and BB.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Understanding the Setup:

    • The altitudes from points AA and BB intersect at a point (the orthocenter, HH).
    • The angle between the altitudes from AA and BB is given as 100100^\circ.
    • We need to calculate the angle between the angle bisectors of angles AA and BB, which will require us to deduce the relationships between these elements.
  2. Relating the Angles: Let:

    • α=A\alpha = \angle A,
    • β=B\beta = \angle B,
    • γ=C\gamma = \angle C (angle at vertex CC).

    The angles of a triangle satisfy: α+β+γ=180.\alpha + \beta + \gamma = 180^\circ.

  3. Using the Altitude Angle: The angle between the altitudes from AA and BB is given as 100100^\circ. This angle can be related to the angles α\alpha and β\beta of the triangle. The angle between the altitudes is: 180(α+β).180^\circ - (\alpha + \beta). We are told this is 100100^\circ, so: 180(α+β)=100,180^\circ - (\alpha + \beta) = 100^\circ, which simplifies to: α+β=80.\alpha + \beta = 80^\circ.

  4. Finding the Angle Between Bisectors: The formula for the angle between the angle bisectors of two angles α\alpha and β\beta in a triangle is given by: θ=90γ2,\theta = 90^\circ - \frac{\gamma}{2}, where γ\gamma is the angle at vertex CC, and γ=180(α+β)\gamma = 180^\circ - (\alpha + \beta).

    Since α+β=80\alpha + \beta = 80^\circ, we find: γ=18080=100.\gamma = 180^\circ - 80^\circ = 100^\circ. Therefore, the angle between the bisectors is: θ=901002=9050=40.\theta = 90^\circ - \frac{100^\circ}{2} = 90^\circ - 50^\circ = 40^\circ.

Final Answer:

The angle between the angular bisectors of angles AA and BB is 40\boxed{40^\circ}.

Would you like further clarification or details on any step?

Here are 5 related questions to explore this further:

  1. What is the relationship between the orthocenter and angle bisectors in a triangle?
  2. How would the problem change if the angle between the altitudes was different?
  3. Can you generalize the angle between bisectors for any triangle?
  4. How does the angle sum property influence the structure of a triangle's interior angles?
  5. What are some practical applications of the angular bisector theorem in geometry?

Tip: When solving geometry problems, visualizing or drawing the figure often makes it easier to relate different elements such as angles and sides!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Angle Bisectors
Altitudes

Formulas

Angle between altitudes: 180° - (α + β)
Angle between bisectors: 90° - (γ/2)

Theorems

Triangle Angle Sum Theorem
Angle Bisector Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12