A triangle has corners at points A, B, and C. Side AB has a length of #36 #. The distance between the intersection of point A's angle bisector with side BC and point B is #8 #. If side AC has a length of #42 #, what is the length of side BC?
1 Answer
Sep 16, 2016
Explanation:
Let the intersection point be D (see diagram)
Using Laws of sine :
a) triangle ABD
b) triangle ADC
Let E be the distance between D and C
Recall that
Eq (1) = Eq (2)
Length of BC