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An artist wishes to make a sign in the shape of an isosceles triangle as shown. find the area

An artist wishes to make a sign in the shape of an isosceles triangle as shown. find-example-1
User Jonysuise
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Answer:

596.8 units^2

User Umakant Mane
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Answer:

Explanation:

Drop an angle bisector from angle C until it intersects AB. Because of the symmetry of the triangles created, you will form two small right angle congruent triangles. Call the point of intersection with AB = D. In other words the bisector of <C is CD.

CB = AC Isosceles triangle

CD / CB = Sin(38.5)

CD=?

CB = 35

CD / 35 = Sin(38.5) Multiply both sides by 35

CD = 35 * sin(38.5)

CD = 21.79

BD/CB = Cos(38.5)

BD = CB* Cos(38.5)

BD = 35 * Cos (38.5)

BD = 27.39

Area = CD * BA/2

BA/2 = DB

Area = CD * BD

Area = 21.79 * 27.39

Area = 596.9

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