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Question

In a triangle ABC, if AB = 2x - 1, AC=22x and BC = 2x + 1. Find the angle BAC.


A

30

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B

60

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C

45

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D

90

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Solution

The correct option is D

90


AB2=(2x1)2=4x2+14xAC2=(22x)2=8xBC2=(2x+1)2=4x2+1+4x
We can observe here,
AB2+AC2=4x2+14x+8x=4x2+1+4x=BC2
AB2+AC2=BC2
So from converse of pythagorian theorem we have,
A=90, BAC=90


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