Triangle ABC𝐴𝐵𝐶 has a right angle at A𝐴, and side AC𝐴𝐶 is twice as long as AB𝐴𝐵. Also MN𝑀𝑁 is the perpendicular bisector of BC𝐵𝐶, as shown.In area, what fraction of △ABC△𝐴𝐵𝐶 is △CMN△𝐶𝑀𝑁?
Question
Triangle ABC𝐴𝐵𝐶 has a right angle at A𝐴, and side AC𝐴𝐶 is twice as long as AB𝐴𝐵. Also MN𝑀𝑁 is the perpendicular bisector of BC𝐵𝐶, as shown.In area, what fraction of △ABC△𝐴𝐵𝐶 is △CMN△𝐶𝑀𝑁?
Solution
To solve this problem, we need to understand a few properties of triangles.
- The area of a triangle is given by 1/2 * base * height.
- In a right triangle, the two sides forming the right angle are considered the base and the height.
- The perpendicular bisector of the hypotenuse of a right triangle divides the triangle into two smaller triangles, each of which is similar to the original triangle and to each other.
Given that triangle ABC is a right triangle with a right angle at A, and AC is twice as long as AB, we can assign arbitrary values to these lengths for simplicity. Let's say AB = x and AC = 2x. Therefore, BC (the hypotenuse) = sqrt[(2x)^2 + x^2] = sqrt[5x^2].
MN, the perpendicular bisector of BC, divides BC into two equal segments. So, BM = CN = 1/2 * sqrt[5x^2] = sqrt[5x^2]/2.
Now, let's find the areas of triangle ABC and triangle CMN.
Area of triangle ABC = 1/2 * AB * AC = 1/2 * x * 2x = x^
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