+171 In triangle $ABC$, $\angle ABC = 90^\circ$, and $D$ is on side $\overline{BC}$ such that $\overline{AD}$ bisects $\angle BAC$. If $AB = 4,$ $BC = 3$, and $AC = 5,$ then find the area of $\triangle ADC$. Round your answer to the nearest integer.
+897 Since we know AD bisects BAC, we have
BD = 3 - x
CD = x
Now, we can write
\(BD / AB = CD / AC \\ (3 - x) / 4 = x / 5 \\ 5 (3 - x) = 4x \\ 15 - 5x = 4x \\ 15 = 9x \\ x = 15/9 = 5/3 = CD\)
This just gives us
\([ ADC ] = (1/2) (CD) ( AB) = (1/2) ( 5/3) ( 4) = 10 / 3\)
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