Math Problem Statement

Find the area of triangle S_ABC given that DE is parallel to AC, BD:AB = 1:4, and S_ADEC = 60.

Solution

The image you provided shows a geometric problem involving a triangle with certain properties. Here's the information and what can be deduced:

  • The line DEDE is parallel to ACAC.
  • The ratio of segments BD:AB=1:4BD : AB = 1 : 4.
  • The area of triangle SADEC=60SADEC = 60, and we are tasked with finding the area of triangle SABC=xSABC = x.

Since DEACDE \parallel AC, triangle BDEBDE is similar to triangle BACBAC. The parallelism and the given ratio BD:AB=1:4BD : AB = 1 : 4 will allow us to relate the areas of these triangles, as the areas of similar triangles are proportional to the square of the corresponding sides.

To solve for the area xx of triangle SABCSABC, let's apply the concept of area proportionality due to the similarity of triangles BDEBDE and BACBAC.

Steps to Solve:

  1. Area Proportionality:

    • Since the triangles are similar, the ratio of their areas is the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides. Thus, the area of triangle BDEBDE compared to triangle BACBAC is proportional to (14)2=116\left( \frac{1}{4} \right)^2 = \frac{1}{16}.
  2. Area Relationship:

    • If SABCSABC is the area of triangle ABCABC and SADECSADEC is the area of triangle ADECADEC, we can set up the equation: SBDESABC=116\frac{S_{BDE}}{S_{ABC}} = \frac{1}{16} and we know SADEC=60S_{ADEC} = 60.

    Since triangle ADECADEC is part of ABCABC, SADEC=SABCSBDES_{ADEC} = S_{ABC} - S_{BDE}.

  3. Final Calculation: By substituting the known values and solving the proportion, we can find the value of xx, the area of ABCABC.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Similarity of Triangles
Area Ratios
Proportional Relationships

Formulas

Area Ratio of Similar Triangles = (Side Ratio)^2
Total Area = Sum of Sub-Areas

Theorems

Triangle Similarity Theorem
Proportionality Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12