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In triangle $ABC$, $\angle ABC = 90^\circ$, and $D$ is on side $\overline{BC}$ such that $\overline{AD}$ bisects $\angle BAC$.  If $AB = 4,$ $BC = 3$, and $AC = 5,$ then find the area of $\triangle ADC$. Round your answer to the nearest integer.

 Jul 21, 2024
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Let's set some variables to solve this question. 

Now, since AD bisects  BAC

Let's let BD  = 3 - x

Let's let  CD =  x

 

Now, we have the formula

BD/AB=CD/AC(3x)/4=x/55(3x)=4x155x=4x15=9xx=15/9=5/3=CD

 

Thus, we finally can caclulate ADC as

[ADC]=(1/2)(CD)(AB)=(1/2)(5/3)(4)=10/3

 

Thus, The answer is 10/3

 

Thanks! :)

 Jul 21, 2024
edited by NotThatSmart  Jul 21, 2024

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