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In triangle $ABC$, let the perpendicular bisector of $BC$ intersect $BC$ and $AC$ at $D$ and $E$, respectively. If $BC = 20$ and $\angle C = 15^\circ$, then find the length of $BE$.

 Jun 17, 2024
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Let's make some observations about the problem. Note that

CD=BD=10ED=ED

 

From this, we can identify that triangle CDE and triangle BDE are congruent triangles.

This infromation tells us that BE=CE

 

Now, using the this new information, we can write the equation

sinCED/CD=sinCDE/CEsin75/10=sin90/CECE=10sin75=BE10.35

 

So our answer is about 10.35

 

Thanks! :)

 Jun 17, 2024
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https://web2.0calc.com/questions/help-triangles_2

 

 

cool cool cool

 Jun 17, 2024

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