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In the diagram, ABCD is a square. Find sin PAQ.

 Feb 15, 2024

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We know AD=BA=3+2=5 

AQ=AP=AD2+DQ2=34

AQDABP by SSS congruence
Thus:
QAD=PAB (by congruence above)
And PAQ=902PAB 
 Let PAB=xand PAQ=902x    (for simplicity)
 

sin(902x)=cos(2x)=12sin2x

We know sinx=PBAP=334
so finally:

sinPAQ=817
ggwp

 Feb 15, 2024
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Best Answer

We know AD=BA=3+2=5 

AQ=AP=AD2+DQ2=34

AQDABP by SSS congruence
Thus:
QAD=PAB (by congruence above)
And PAQ=902PAB 
 Let PAB=xand PAQ=902x    (for simplicity)
 

sin(902x)=cos(2x)=12sin2x

We know sinx=PBAP=334
so finally:

sinPAQ=817
ggwp

EnormousBighead Feb 15, 2024

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