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Let ABC be a triangle, and let its angle bisectors be AD, BE, and CF which intersect at I. If DI=3, BD=4 and BI=6 then compute the area of triangle BID.

 Aug 9, 2024
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Let's use Heron's Formula to solve this problem. 

First, let's note what Heron's Formula is. The formula states that Area of Triangle=s(sa)(sb)(sc) for a triangle with sides a,b,c and semiperimeter of a+b+c2. We can use this formula to find the area of BID. 

 

First, let's find the semiperimeter. Plugging in values, we get 3+4+62=132 as semiperimeter. 

Now, we can go forward and find the area. We get

Area=132(1323)(1324)(1326)

Area=45516=4554

 

This rounds to approximately 5.3327. 

 

Thanks! :)

 Aug 9, 2024
edited by NotThatSmart  Aug 9, 2024

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