In a triangle A B C , the measures of the angles are ∠ A = 3 0 ∘ , ∠ B = 8 0 ∘ . Point M lies inside the triangle, such that ∠ M A C = 1 0 ∘ , ∠ M C A = 3 0 ∘ . What is the measure (in degrees) of ∠ B M C ?
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sin=opposite/hypotenuse cos=adjacent/hypotenuse
how did you get 220
Good solution. Can you please tell me what is the sine and the cosine rule and where have you used it? You typed a comment in the previous solution "I did with sine rule too."
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The sine rule (Law of sines) says each side lenght are proportional to it sine of opposite angle, so i used it 3 times, in 3 triangles, as u can see above.
More u can read here: Sine Rule
Synthetic one : First, it is easy to see that ∠ A C B = 7 0 ∘ and ∠ M C B = 4 0 ∘
Now, let O be the circumcenter of △ A B C , then ∠ A O C = 2 ∠ A B C = 1 6 0 ∘ and so, ∠ O A C = ∠ O C A = 1 0 ∘ . Then, since ∠ M A C = ∠ O A C = 1 0 ∘ , O must lies on A M , so we get ∠ M C O = ∠ M C A − ∠ O C A = 2 0 ∘ and ∠ M C O = ∠ O A C + ∠ O C A = 2 0 ∘ . Hence, △ M O C is an isosceles triangle, so M O = M C .
Notice again that ∠ C O B = 2 ∠ C A B = 6 0 ∘ and so, because O B = O C , △ C O B is an equilateral triangle, so O C = O B = B C . So, △ O M B ≅ △ C M B . Thus, ∠ M B C = ∠ M B O . But clearly, ∠ O B C = 6 0 ∘ because △ O B C is an equilateral. So, ∠ M B C = ∠ M B O = 3 0 ∘ . it follows that ∠ B M C = 1 1 0 ∘ .
This is the most geometric solution--no need for trigonometry here. This was very well done!
Let angle BMC be x degrees.
C=180-B-A=70 degrees MCB=C-MCA=40 degrees MBC=180-40-x=(140-x) degrees
Applying Sine rule in triangle ABC, AC/sin(80) = BC/sin(30) - (1) Applying Sine rule in triangle MAC, AC/sin(140) = MC/sin(10) - (2) Applying Sine rule in triangle MBC, MC/sin(140-x) = BC/sin(x)
Substituting for MC and BC from (1) and (2), AC * sin(10) / (sin(140) * sin(140-x)) = AC * sin(30) / (sin(80) * sin(x))
Rearranging the above equation and solving for x, gives x=110 degrees.
I did with sine rule too. Would like to know if someone have a solution without depends on sine rule.
please tell me why 90 is incorrect????
@Calvin Lin Would you mind posting a solution which uses a different approach from this one ?
This problem is perfect candidate for applying the trigonometric form of Ceva's Theorem
In this case: sin ( 1 0 ) sin ( 2 0 ) sin ( 4 0 ) sin ( 3 0 ) sin ( 8 0 − x ) sin ( x ) = 1 ⇒ x = 3 0 ⇒ ∠ B M C = 1 1 0
You need to find, Angle BCM, Angle BAM and Angle ABC. - Angle BCM is found through taking Angle ACB - Angle ACM = 70 degrees - 30 degrees = 40 degrees. - Angle BAM is found through taking Angle BAC - Angle MAC = 30 degrees - 10 degrees = 20 degrees. - Angle ABC is already stated; which is 80 degrees.
Now, use the concept of a quadrilateral; 4 sided figure diagram. Which adds up to 360 degrees. Kindly, subtract 360 degrees with Angle BCM, BAM & ABC: 360 degrees - 40 degrees - 20 degrees - 80 degrees = 220 degrees.
Last step is just two divide 220 degrees by two because reflex AMC is proportionate to one another: 220 degrees / 2 = 110 degrees :D
Last statement doesn't seem to be clear, could you explain it?
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let x be the desired angle:
△ A B C : C B A B = s i n 3 0 s i n 7 0 △ A B M : A B M B = s i n ( 2 2 0 − x ) s i n 2 0 △ M B C : M B C B = s i n 4 0 s i n ( x )
Multiplying the 3 equations, we have:
C B A B ⋅ A B M B ⋅ M B C B = 1 ,
then:
sin 7 0 ⋅ s i n 2 0 ⋅ s i n ( x ) = s i n 3 0 ⋅ s i n ( 2 2 0 − x ) ⋅ s i n 4 0
replacing: sin 7 0 = cos 2 0 and replacing: sin 4 0 = 2 ⋅ s i n 2 0 ⋅ c o s 2 0
we will get: sin ( x ) = sin ( 2 2 0 − x )
Solving it, we get x = 1 1 0 d e g r e e s