In triangle ABC, AB=AC, and angle A is equal to 36. Point D is on AC so that BD bisects ABC.
(a) Prove that BC = BD = AD.
(b) Let x = BC and let y = CD. Using similar triangles BCD and ABC, write an equation involving x and y.
(c) Let r = y/x. Write the equation from Part (b) in terms of r, and find r.
(d) Find cos36 and cos72 using Parts a-c. (Do not use your calculator!)
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