In Fig. 9.35, AB divides ∠DAC in the ratio 1: 3 and AB =DB. Determine the value of x.
Given,
AB divides ∠DAC in the ratio 1: 3
∠DAB: ∠BAC = 1: 3
∠DAC + ∠EAC = 180o
∠DAC + 108o = 180o
∠DAC = 180o – 108o
= 72o
∠DAB = * 72o = 18o
∠BAC = * 72o = 54o
In
∠DAB + ∠ADB + ∠ABD = 180o
18o + 18o + ∠ABD = 180o
36o + ∠ABD = 180o
∠ABD = 180o – 36o
= 144o
∠ABD + ∠ABC = 180o (Linear pair)
144o + ∠ABC = 180o
∠ABC = 180o – 144o
= 36o
In
∠BAC + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180o
54o + 36o + x = 180o
90o + x = 180o
x = 180o – 90o
= 90o
Thus, x = 90o