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Let ABC be a triangle, and let its angle bisectors be AD, BE, and CF which intersect at I. If DI=3, BD=4 and BI=6 then compute the area of triangle BID.

 Jun 10, 2024

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While it may not seem the most important, let's calculate the semiperimeter. We get 3+4+62=132

 

The reaon why we must find the semiperimeter is because we can use Heron's Formula. 

 

It states that the area is s(sa)(sb)(sc) where s is the semiperimeter and a,b, and c are the sidelengths. 

 

Applying this, we get Area=132(1323)(1324)(1326)

Area=45516=4554

 

This rounds to about 5.3327

 

Thanks! :)

 Jun 10, 2024
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Best Answer

While it may not seem the most important, let's calculate the semiperimeter. We get 3+4+62=132

 

The reaon why we must find the semiperimeter is because we can use Heron's Formula. 

 

It states that the area is s(sa)(sb)(sc) where s is the semiperimeter and a,b, and c are the sidelengths. 

 

Applying this, we get Area=132(1323)(1324)(1326)

Area=45516=4554

 

This rounds to about 5.3327

 

Thanks! :)

NotThatSmart Jun 10, 2024

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