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In \triangle ABC, we have AB = AC = 4 and \angle BAC = 45^\circ. If M is the midpoint of BC, then find AM^2.

 Apr 23, 2025
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If M is the midpoint of BC, then find AM^2.

\(sin(22.2^\circ)=\frac{\overline{BM}}{4}\\\overline{BM}=4\:sin(22.5^\circ)\\\overline{AM}^2=4^2-\overline{BM}^2=16-16\:sin^2(22.5^\circ) =16(1-sin^2(22.5^\circ)\\\textcolor{red}{\overline{AM}^2=13.657}\)

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 Aug 20, 2025

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