A point lies in a triangle . The edge meets the line at , and meets at . Suppose that and . Find the value of in degrees.
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Extend C R to point D such that R D = R B . Draw B D .
Applying Menelaus' Theorem on △ B A Q with R P C being the transversal, we get,
R A B R ⋅ C Q A C ⋅ P B Q P = 1
⇒ R A B R ⋅ C Q A C ⋅ P B Q P = 1 [ Since B R = R A & C Q = P Q ]
⇒ B P = A C
Observe that, in △ B P D & △ A C R , P D = P R + R D = P R + C P = C R , ∠ D P B = ∠ R C A & B P = A C . Hence, △ B P D ≅ △ A C R by S − S − A criterion of congruence.
⇒ B D = A R = R B
In △ B D R , B D = R B = D R ; Hence, △ B D R is equilateral.
Therefore, ∠ B R C = 1 8 0 − ∠ D R B = 1 8 0 − 6 0 = 1 2 0 ∘