Please, solve Q number 52
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Given: The equilateral triangle AEB lies within the square ABCD. Let us write the value of ∠BEC
Given: The equilateral triangle AEB lies within the square ABCD. Let us write the value of ∠BEC
As, ABCD is a square and all sides of a square are equal.
AB = BC = CD = AD ----------[1]
Also, AEB is an equilateral triangle and all sides of an equilateral triangle are equal
AB = EA = EB [2]
From [1] and [2]
AB = BC = CD = AD = EA = EB [3]
Now,
AD = EA
⇒ ∠AED = ∠ADE [Angles opposite to equal sides are equal]
In ΔAED, By angle sum property
∠AED + ∠ADE + ∠EAD = 180°
⇒ ∠AED + ∠AED + (∠CAB - ∠EAB) = 180°
Now, ∠CAB = 90° [Angle in square] and
∠EAB = 60° [Angle in an equilateral triangle]
⇒ 2∠AED + 90° - 60° = 180°
⇒ 2∠AED = 150°
⇒ ∠AED = 75°
Similarly, ∠BEC = 75°
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