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To solve this problem, we can use the angle bisector theorem which states that in a triangle, an angle bisector divides the opposite side into segments that are proportional to the other two sides of the triangle.
Given:
∠A = x²
∠B = 4x + 32
Let's designate the point where the angle bisector intersects side b as point D. Now, we can set up the proportion based on the angle bisector theorem:
AB/BD = AC/CD
Using the given angles, we can identify the sides of the triangle:
AB is the side opposite ∠B, which is AC in this case, as it's an isosceles triangle.
BD is the part of side AC that is divided by the angle bisector AD.
CD is the other part of side AC that is divided by the angle bisector AD.
So, the proportions will be:
AC/BD = AC/CD
The given angles are:
∠A = x²
∠B = 4x + 32
Since we know that in an isosceles triangle, the base angles are equal, we find:
∠A = ∠C
Now, we can substitute the given angles into the proportion:
AC/BD = AC/CD
x²/(4x + 32) = x²/CD
Solving for CD:
CD = x²/(4x + 32)
Also, we know that in a triangle, the sum of the interior angles equals 180 degrees:
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180
Substitute the given angles again:
x² + (4x + 32) + x² = 180
2x² + 4x + 32 = 180
2x² + 4x - 148 = 0
Now, solve this quadratic equation to find the value of x using the quadratic formula:
x = [-b ± sqrt(b² - 4ac)] / 2a
After finding the value of x, substitute it back into the equation for ∠C = x² to determine the measure of angle ∠C.
