Math Problem Statement
The sides of triangle ABC have lengths AB = 7 BC = 6 and CA = 8. CP and CQ are , respectively, the interior and the exterior angle bisectors of the triangle at vertex C. Find the lengths of segments AP, BP, AQ and PQ
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Angle Bisectors
Proportions
Formulas
Angle Bisector Theorem: AP/BP = AC/BC
Extended Angle Bisector Theorem: AQ/BQ = AC/BC
PQ Formula: PQ = (2 * sqrt(AB * AC * BC * s)) / (AB + AC)
Theorems
Angle Bisector Theorem
Extended Angle Bisector Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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