Prove that BD bisects angle ABC
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Given that $triangle ABC$ is an isosceles right triangle with $AC=BC$ and angle $ACB=90°$. $D$ is a point on $AC$ and $E$ is on the extension of $BD$ such that $AE$ is perpendicular to $BE$. If $AE=frac{1}{2}BD$, prove that BD bisects angle $angle ABC$.
I have tried proving triangle $triangle AEB$ and triangle $triangle DCB$ similar but can't do so. After some angle chasing, I arrived at the result that somehow if I prove angle $angle CDB$ to be $67.5°$ then it could be proved. But I failed to do so.
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Given that $triangle ABC$ is an isosceles right triangle with $AC=BC$ and angle $ACB=90°$. $D$ is a point on $AC$ and $E$ is on the extension of $BD$ such that $AE$ is perpendicular to $BE$. If $AE=frac{1}{2}BD$, prove that BD bisects angle $angle ABC$.
I have tried proving triangle $triangle AEB$ and triangle $triangle DCB$ similar but can't do so. After some angle chasing, I arrived at the result that somehow if I prove angle $angle CDB$ to be $67.5°$ then it could be proved. But I failed to do so.
geometry triangles
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Start by drawing a diagram and showing all the given information.
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@PushpaKumari just provide a link to your image, someone will be willing to edit it.
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2 hours ago
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To prove that the two triangles are similar, show that they both have right angles (this is given) and use the fact that angles EDA and BDC are vertically opposite.
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Given that $triangle ABC$ is an isosceles right triangle with $AC=BC$ and angle $ACB=90°$. $D$ is a point on $AC$ and $E$ is on the extension of $BD$ such that $AE$ is perpendicular to $BE$. If $AE=frac{1}{2}BD$, prove that BD bisects angle $angle ABC$.
I have tried proving triangle $triangle AEB$ and triangle $triangle DCB$ similar but can't do so. After some angle chasing, I arrived at the result that somehow if I prove angle $angle CDB$ to be $67.5°$ then it could be proved. But I failed to do so.
geometry triangles
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Given that $triangle ABC$ is an isosceles right triangle with $AC=BC$ and angle $ACB=90°$. $D$ is a point on $AC$ and $E$ is on the extension of $BD$ such that $AE$ is perpendicular to $BE$. If $AE=frac{1}{2}BD$, prove that BD bisects angle $angle ABC$.
I have tried proving triangle $triangle AEB$ and triangle $triangle DCB$ similar but can't do so. After some angle chasing, I arrived at the result that somehow if I prove angle $angle CDB$ to be $67.5°$ then it could be proved. But I failed to do so.
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Start by drawing a diagram and showing all the given information.
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– 1123581321
2 hours ago
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@PushpaKumari just provide a link to your image, someone will be willing to edit it.
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– Quang Hoang
2 hours ago
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To prove that the two triangles are similar, show that they both have right angles (this is given) and use the fact that angles EDA and BDC are vertically opposite.
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– 1123581321
2 hours ago
add a comment |
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Start by drawing a diagram and showing all the given information.
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– 1123581321
2 hours ago
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@PushpaKumari just provide a link to your image, someone will be willing to edit it.
$endgroup$
– Quang Hoang
2 hours ago
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To prove that the two triangles are similar, show that they both have right angles (this is given) and use the fact that angles EDA and BDC are vertically opposite.
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– 1123581321
2 hours ago
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Start by drawing a diagram and showing all the given information.
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– 1123581321
2 hours ago
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Start by drawing a diagram and showing all the given information.
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– 1123581321
2 hours ago
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@PushpaKumari just provide a link to your image, someone will be willing to edit it.
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– Quang Hoang
2 hours ago
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@PushpaKumari just provide a link to your image, someone will be willing to edit it.
$endgroup$
– Quang Hoang
2 hours ago
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To prove that the two triangles are similar, show that they both have right angles (this is given) and use the fact that angles EDA and BDC are vertically opposite.
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– 1123581321
2 hours ago
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To prove that the two triangles are similar, show that they both have right angles (this is given) and use the fact that angles EDA and BDC are vertically opposite.
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Refer to the figure:
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From similarity of triangles $Delta ADE$ and $Delta BCD$ (corresponding angles are equal):
$$frac{x}{y}=frac{y-z}{2x} Rightarrow 2x^2=y^2-zy (1)$$
From the right $Delta BCD$:
$$z^2+y^2=(2x)^2 (2)$$
Now substitute $(1)$ to $(2)$:
$$z^2+y^2=2(y^2-zy) Rightarrow \
(y-z)^2=2z^2 Rightarrow \
y-z=zsqrt{2} Rightarrow \
frac{y-z}{z}=frac{ysqrt{2}}{y},$$
which is consistent with the angle bisector theorem.
answered 1 hour ago
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Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BD$ and $G$, $F$ be projections of $M$, $E$ onto $AC$ respectively.
First notice that $angle GMD = angle DAE = 90^circ -angle ADE$.
Now $triangle MGD$ and $triangle AFE$ are congruent as they are right triangle having equal hypothenuse ($MD=AE$) and a pair of equal angles. So $$FA = MG = BC/2 = AC/2.$$
Thus $F$ is the midpoint of $AC$ and $AE = EC$. Since $E$ lies on the circumcircle of $triangle ABC$, it follows that $E$ is the midpoint of arc $AC$. Hence, $BE$ is the angle bisector of $angle ABC$.
answered 1 hour ago
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A simple geometric solution:
Extend BC and AE to intersect at F. Triangles AFC and BDC are similar. The side CB of triangle BDC is equal to side AC of triangle AFC, this results in that other sides of AFC and BDC are equal including AF and BD and we have $AE=frac {1}{2}DB=frac {1}{2}AF$. But AE is also perpendicular to BE, that means BE is the height of ABE and triangle ABF is isosceles and its height BE bisects the angle$ <ABC$.
answered 20 mins ago
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+1. Thinking out of box.
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Refer to the figure:
$hspace{2cm}$
From similarity of triangles $Delta ADE$ and $Delta BCD$ (corresponding angles are equal):
$$frac{x}{y}=frac{y-z}{2x} Rightarrow 2x^2=y^2-zy (1)$$
From the right $Delta BCD$:
$$z^2+y^2=(2x)^2 (2)$$
Now substitute $(1)$ to $(2)$:
$$z^2+y^2=2(y^2-zy) Rightarrow \
(y-z)^2=2z^2 Rightarrow \
y-z=zsqrt{2} Rightarrow \
frac{y-z}{z}=frac{ysqrt{2}}{y},$$
which is consistent with the angle bisector theorem.
answered 1 hour ago
farruhotafarruhota
22.3k2942
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$begingroup$
Refer to the figure:
$hspace{2cm}$
From similarity of triangles $Delta ADE$ and $Delta BCD$ (corresponding angles are equal):
$$frac{x}{y}=frac{y-z}{2x} Rightarrow 2x^2=y^2-zy (1)$$
From the right $Delta BCD$:
$$z^2+y^2=(2x)^2 (2)$$
Now substitute $(1)$ to $(2)$:
$$z^2+y^2=2(y^2-zy) Rightarrow \
(y-z)^2=2z^2 Rightarrow \
y-z=zsqrt{2} Rightarrow \
frac{y-z}{z}=frac{ysqrt{2}}{y},$$
which is consistent with the angle bisector theorem.
answered 1 hour ago
farruhotafarruhota
22.3k2942
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$begingroup$
Refer to the figure:
$hspace{2cm}$
From similarity of triangles $Delta ADE$ and $Delta BCD$ (corresponding angles are equal):
$$frac{x}{y}=frac{y-z}{2x} Rightarrow 2x^2=y^2-zy (1)$$
From the right $Delta BCD$:
$$z^2+y^2=(2x)^2 (2)$$
Now substitute $(1)$ to $(2)$:
$$z^2+y^2=2(y^2-zy) Rightarrow \
(y-z)^2=2z^2 Rightarrow \
y-z=zsqrt{2} Rightarrow \
frac{y-z}{z}=frac{ysqrt{2}}{y},$$
which is consistent with the angle bisector theorem.
answered 1 hour ago
farruhotafarruhota
22.3k2942
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Refer to the figure:
$hspace{2cm}$
From similarity of triangles $Delta ADE$ and $Delta BCD$ (corresponding angles are equal):
$$frac{x}{y}=frac{y-z}{2x} Rightarrow 2x^2=y^2-zy (1)$$
From the right $Delta BCD$:
$$z^2+y^2=(2x)^2 (2)$$
Now substitute $(1)$ to $(2)$:
$$z^2+y^2=2(y^2-zy) Rightarrow \
(y-z)^2=2z^2 Rightarrow \
y-z=zsqrt{2} Rightarrow \
frac{y-z}{z}=frac{ysqrt{2}}{y},$$
which is consistent with the angle bisector theorem.
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Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BD$ and $G$, $F$ be projections of $M$, $E$ onto $AC$ respectively.
First notice that $angle GMD = angle DAE = 90^circ -angle ADE$.
Now $triangle MGD$ and $triangle AFE$ are congruent as they are right triangle having equal hypothenuse ($MD=AE$) and a pair of equal angles. So $$FA = MG = BC/2 = AC/2.$$
Thus $F$ is the midpoint of $AC$ and $AE = EC$. Since $E$ lies on the circumcircle of $triangle ABC$, it follows that $E$ is the midpoint of arc $AC$. Hence, $BE$ is the angle bisector of $angle ABC$.
answered 1 hour ago
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$begingroup$
Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BD$ and $G$, $F$ be projections of $M$, $E$ onto $AC$ respectively.
First notice that $angle GMD = angle DAE = 90^circ -angle ADE$.
Now $triangle MGD$ and $triangle AFE$ are congruent as they are right triangle having equal hypothenuse ($MD=AE$) and a pair of equal angles. So $$FA = MG = BC/2 = AC/2.$$
Thus $F$ is the midpoint of $AC$ and $AE = EC$. Since $E$ lies on the circumcircle of $triangle ABC$, it follows that $E$ is the midpoint of arc $AC$. Hence, $BE$ is the angle bisector of $angle ABC$.
answered 1 hour ago
Quang HoangQuang Hoang
13.3k1233
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$begingroup$
Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BD$ and $G$, $F$ be projections of $M$, $E$ onto $AC$ respectively.
First notice that $angle GMD = angle DAE = 90^circ -angle ADE$.
Now $triangle MGD$ and $triangle AFE$ are congruent as they are right triangle having equal hypothenuse ($MD=AE$) and a pair of equal angles. So $$FA = MG = BC/2 = AC/2.$$
Thus $F$ is the midpoint of $AC$ and $AE = EC$. Since $E$ lies on the circumcircle of $triangle ABC$, it follows that $E$ is the midpoint of arc $AC$. Hence, $BE$ is the angle bisector of $angle ABC$.
answered 1 hour ago
Quang HoangQuang Hoang
13.3k1233
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Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BD$ and $G$, $F$ be projections of $M$, $E$ onto $AC$ respectively.
First notice that $angle GMD = angle DAE = 90^circ -angle ADE$.
Now $triangle MGD$ and $triangle AFE$ are congruent as they are right triangle having equal hypothenuse ($MD=AE$) and a pair of equal angles. So $$FA = MG = BC/2 = AC/2.$$
Thus $F$ is the midpoint of $AC$ and $AE = EC$. Since $E$ lies on the circumcircle of $triangle ABC$, it follows that $E$ is the midpoint of arc $AC$. Hence, $BE$ is the angle bisector of $angle ABC$.
answered 1 hour ago
Quang HoangQuang Hoang
13.3k1233
answered 1 hour ago
Quang HoangQuang Hoang
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A simple geometric solution:
Extend BC and AE to intersect at F. Triangles AFC and BDC are similar. The side CB of triangle BDC is equal to side AC of triangle AFC, this results in that other sides of AFC and BDC are equal including AF and BD and we have $AE=frac {1}{2}DB=frac {1}{2}AF$. But AE is also perpendicular to BE, that means BE is the height of ABE and triangle ABF is isosceles and its height BE bisects the angle$ <ABC$.
answered 20 mins ago
siroussirous
1,7581514
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+1. Thinking out of box.
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– farruhota
5 mins ago
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$begingroup$
A simple geometric solution:
Extend BC and AE to intersect at F. Triangles AFC and BDC are similar. The side CB of triangle BDC is equal to side AC of triangle AFC, this results in that other sides of AFC and BDC are equal including AF and BD and we have $AE=frac {1}{2}DB=frac {1}{2}AF$. But AE is also perpendicular to BE, that means BE is the height of ABE and triangle ABF is isosceles and its height BE bisects the angle$ <ABC$.
answered 20 mins ago
siroussirous
1,7581514
$endgroup$
$begingroup$
+1. Thinking out of box.
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– farruhota
5 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
A simple geometric solution:
Extend BC and AE to intersect at F. Triangles AFC and BDC are similar. The side CB of triangle BDC is equal to side AC of triangle AFC, this results in that other sides of AFC and BDC are equal including AF and BD and we have $AE=frac {1}{2}DB=frac {1}{2}AF$. But AE is also perpendicular to BE, that means BE is the height of ABE and triangle ABF is isosceles and its height BE bisects the angle$ <ABC$.
answered 20 mins ago
siroussirous
1,7581514
$endgroup$
A simple geometric solution:
Extend BC and AE to intersect at F. Triangles AFC and BDC are similar. The side CB of triangle BDC is equal to side AC of triangle AFC, this results in that other sides of AFC and BDC are equal including AF and BD and we have $AE=frac {1}{2}DB=frac {1}{2}AF$. But AE is also perpendicular to BE, that means BE is the height of ABE and triangle ABF is isosceles and its height BE bisects the angle$ <ABC$.
answered 20 mins ago
siroussirous
1,7581514
answered 20 mins ago
siroussirous
1,7581514
answered 20 mins ago
siroussirous
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answered 20 mins ago
siroussirous
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1,7581514
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+1. Thinking out of box.
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– farruhota
5 mins ago
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+1. Thinking out of box.
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– farruhota
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+1. Thinking out of box.
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– 1123581321
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@PushpaKumari just provide a link to your image, someone will be willing to edit it.
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– Quang Hoang
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To prove that the two triangles are similar, show that they both have right angles (this is given) and use the fact that angles EDA and BDC are vertically opposite.
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– 1123581321
2 hours ago