International Journal of Smart Computing and Information Technology

2020, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 1–3

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Different Ways of Solving a Geometric Task

Dragan Obradovic1 and Lakshmi Narayan Mishra2∗
1
Elementary school “Jovan Cvijic”, Kostolac-Pozarevac, Serbia
2
Department of Mathematics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) University,
Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
*Corresponding author. E-mail: lakshminarayanmishra04@gmail.com

Abstract. We present the solution in several ways, i.e., one solution from geometry, four solutions are clearly geometric, i.e.,
one is trigonometric and three are analytical (two on complex level and one in Deck level).
Keywords: Geometry, triangle, circle, equal-angle triangle, trigonometry, task, sinusoid theorem, coordinates, complex num-
bers, trigonometric identities

]NCM = ]NCB − ]MCB = 20

Task and solutions
We know that:
Here are some solutions to the following task:
]ACN = ]ACB − ]NCB = 20
In an equal-angle triangle ABC with the base BC the angle at the
top A is equal to 80◦ . In the interior of the ABC triangle, the point Now, we have
M is such that the angle ]MBC = 30◦ and angle ]MCB = 10◦ .
Find the angle of AMC. ]MNC = 180◦ − ]NMC − ]NCM = 120◦

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Solution 1.
]ANC = 180◦ − ]NAC − ]NCA = 120
Let D be the height of top A on the base of the BC of triangle
ABC and let the point N be an intersection of AD and BM. Then So, the MNC triangle is matched with the ANC triangle based on
there is the angle ]CMN external to the triangle BMC is the same the following conditions:
]CMN = ]MBC + ]MCB = 40◦ . It is also ]NAC = 40◦ because it
is half the corner at the top of the equal-triangular triangle ABC. ]ANC = ]MNC = 120◦ ,
Since N ∈ AD triangle BCN is equal, it is ]NCB = ]NBC = 30◦ .
]ACN = ]MCN = 20◦
Now,
And NC = NC. From this coincidence, we conclude that AC =
MC is a triangle ACM equal angle with angle at the top ]ACM =
40◦ . Its base is ]AMC = ]MAC = 70◦ . Thus, we now complete
solution 1.

Solution 2.
Let O be the center of the circle k described around the triangle
BMC. As ]MOC = 2]MBC = 60◦ since they are angles ]MOC
and ]MBC, respectively central and peripheral over with the MC
circle k. Since MO = OC it follows that the triangle MOC is equi-
lateral. It is also ]BOM central when it is ]BCM peripheral over
with the tendency of the BM circle k, it is ]BOM = 2]BCM =
20◦ .

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We now have ]BOC = 80◦ , so since there are basics equal
triangles ABC and OBC are equal (that is along BC), as their
corners are at the top equal (i.e., ]BAC = ]BOC = 80◦ ) we hence
have ABC and OBC matched, so is AC = OC. From the fact that
the MOC triangle is equilibrium, we have MC = OC, hence, AC
= MC. Thus, we have the AMC triangle with an angle at the top
]MCA = 40◦ . Hence, ]AMC = ]MAC = 70◦ . Thus, solution 2 is
now complete.
Solution 2 can also be given in the following way, so in the
first one the plan comes with the properties of symmetrical fig-
ures.
Solution 3.
Let point O be symmetric with point A in relation to BC law.
Then it will be AC = OC and AB = OB, and since AB = AC we
have AB = AC = OC = OB. Wehave a circle with the center O and
radius OB. Since OB = OC we have C∈k. Let X be an arbitrary
point of the circle such that the points X and M are made from
different sides by BC.
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Now, ]BXC = ]BOC = 40◦ .
2 BM =
Since ]BMC = 180◦ − ]MBC − ]MCB = 140◦ , we have ]BMC +
]BCC = 180◦ , so the BXCM four-blade is tetitive. Now, the
points B, X, and C already on the circle k follow that M be-
longs to k, so MO = OC. Now, ]MOC = 2]MBC = 60◦ , so
the MOC triangle is equilateral, thus it follows that MC = OC.
Since we already have AC = OC, it follows that MC = AC, so the
MAC triangle is equal, so as in the previous version we have that
]AMC = ]MAC = 70◦ .
Solution 4.
Solution 4 is very similar to the previous one, but it is index-
ing differently: point M will symmetrically map in relation to
the BC law. So, we get the point K. Now, ]ACK = ]ACM +
]MCB + ]BCK = 60◦ (since ]BCK = ]BCM = 10◦ ) and ]BKC =
]BMC = 180◦ − ]MBC − ]MCB = 140◦ .
In the circle with center A and radius AB, since AB = AC we
have C ∈ k. Let Y be the arbitrary point of the circle k such that
the points Y and K are made from different sides by BC. Then,
we have 12 ]BYC = ]BAC = 40◦ , So, ]BYC + ]BCC = 180◦ ,
which means that four-legged CYBK is tetive. Since the points C,
Y, and B belong to the circle k we have that K ∈ k. Now, ]BAK =
2]BCK = 20◦ , so ]KAC = ]BAC − ]BAK = 80◦ − 20◦ = 60◦ .
Since we have already shown that ]ACK = 60◦ it follows that the
AKC triangle is equidistant, hence, AC = KC. Since the points M
and K are symmetric in relation to BC, we have MC = KC, so AC
= MC. We have again proved that the triangle AMC is equivalent
when ]AMC = ]MAC = 70◦ , completes solution 4.
Solution 5
Solution 5 is trigonometric as the sinusoid theorem is used along
with trigonometric identities.
Let P, Q, and R be the norms from point M, respectively to
pages BC, AC and AB in a row.
We mark AM along with x, and we have ]BAM = ϕ. Now, MR
= AM since sin ϕ = x sin ϕ i MQ = AM sin (80◦ – ϕ) = x sin
(80◦ – ϕ). From the triangle BMR we have
MR xsinϕ
, hence, BM = .
sin20◦ sin20◦
xsin(80− ϕ
From the CMQ triangle, CM = MQ
sin40◦ , hence, CM = sin40◦ .
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Now, applying the sinus theorem to the BCM triangle we have regard, we mention two variants of the solution: in the first we
xsinϕ xsin(80− ϕ
BM
sin10◦= sin30
CM
◦ i.e., sin10◦ sin20◦ = sin30 ◦ sin40◦ . show that AC = CM, as it is similar to ]AMC, and we discuss
Hence, 2 sin ϕ sin 40◦ sin(80◦ − ϕ) ) sin 20◦ sin10◦ . The fol-
1 another corner to work out the proof directly.
lowing account is one of the ways to solve the previoustrigono-
metricequation:
CONCLUSION
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(cos(ϕ−40◦ )−cos(ϕ+40◦ )) = (cos(70◦ −ϕ) cos(90◦ −ϕ)) sin 20◦
2 The importance of mathematics for civilization in general is very
important. Mathematics is applied in other sciences, art, and cul-
1 ture. The progress of mankind is unthinkable without using the
(cos(ϕ−40◦ )−cos(ϕ+40◦ )) = sin(20◦ +ϕ) sin 20◦ −sin ϕ sin 20◦ results of natural sciences, the basis of which is mathematics
2
which provides methods and tools for further research and im-
1 1 1 1 provement.
(cos(ϕ − 40◦ ) − cos(ϕ + 40◦ ) = cos ϕ − cos(ϕ + 40◦ ) The practical importance of mathematics is well known. Fur-
2 2 2 2
ther, the significance of mathematics is endorsed in our educa-
tional system. Sometimes, we feel that mathematics is difficult,
− sin ϕ sin 20◦ and even unnecessary in many spheres. That’s why children, of-
ten before going to school, are scared due to such comments in
2 sin ϕ sin 20◦ = cos ϕ − cos(ϕ − 40◦ ) their surroundings. Based on the insights provided in our paper,
it’s not our goal to ask the culprits to refrain from spreading such
2 sin ϕ sin 20◦ = −2 sin(ϕ − 20◦ ) sin 20◦ invalid comments but rather ask them to participate in activi-
ties that demystify such negative opinions and continuosly affirm
positive attitudes toward mathematics and learning mathematics
sin ϕ + sin(ϕ − 20◦ ) = 0 in both letter and spirit.

2 sin(ϕ − 10◦ ) cos 10◦ = 0

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Since 0 <ϕ <80◦ we have sin(ϕ − 10◦ ) = 0 and hence ϕ = 10◦ .
Now, ]MAC = 80◦ − ϕ = 70◦ and ]AMC = 180◦ − ]MAC −
]ACM = 70◦ .
This completes solution 5.
Now, we provide a solution through complex numbers also.
As in analytical geometry wherein we use arranged pairs of real
numbers as coordinates of the point, we canuse the complex num-
ber z = x + i y as coordinate of the point, since the complex
number z can be identified with z arranged steam (x, y). In this
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