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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.

 Sep 18, 2024
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We can define some variables from the information given from the problem. 

First, since we know that AD bisects BAC, let's name variables

Let  BD  = 3 - x

Let  CD =  x

 

Thus, we can plug the two numbers in to get the equation

\(BD / AB = CD / AC \\ (3 - x) / 4 = x / 5 \\ 5 (3 - x) = 4x\\ 15 - 5x = 4x \\ 15 = 9x \\ x = 15/9 = 5/3 = CD \)

 

Finally, plugging in these values for the area, we find that

\([ ADC ] = (1/2) (CD) ( AB) = (1/2) ( 5/3) ( 4) = 10 / 3 \)

 

Thus, 10/3 is our answer. 

 

Thanks! :)

 Sep 19, 2024
edited by NotThatSmart  Sep 19, 2024

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