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In a triangle ABC, the altitude AD and the median AE divide A into three equal parts. If BC=28, then the nearest integer to AB+AC is
MathematicsProperties of TrianglesKVPYKVPY 2020 (SA)
Options:
  • A 38
  • B 37
  • C 36
  • D 33
Solution:
1990 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 38


ΔABE is isosceles BD=DE=7


ΔADC:tan90-2θ=AD21    ...1


ΔADE:tan90-θ=AB7    ...2


Divide tanθtan2θ=131-tan2θ2=13


1-tan2θ=23tanθ=13θ=30°


ΔABD:cos90-θ=BDC=sinθ


C=7cosecθ=14


ADC:cos90-2θ=DCb=sin2θ


b=423=143


[b+c]=38


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