
Is my steps correct?thank you.
Is my steps correct?thank you.
Your steps are incorrect. Also, remember never write statements like this:
180-80 = 100/2 as they are NOT EQUAL. It is a common mistake students make to save time by combining 2 mathematical statements into one. It should be 180-80 = 100, then 100/2 = 50 or (180-80)/2 = 50 if you want to combine steps.
Solution:
(a) Since AEB is an equilateral triangle, AE = AB = EB
and since EBCD is a rhombus, EB = BC = CD = DE
Angle EBC = Angle EDC = 80 (Opp angles inside a rhombus)
Angle ABE = 60 (Angles inside equilateral triangle)
Angle ABC = 60 + 80 = 140
Hence Angle BAC = (180-140) / 2 = 200 (angles in an isosceles triangle, AB=BC)
(b) Angle BEC = (180-80)/2 = 100 (angles in an isosceles triangle, EB = BC)
Angle AEB = 60 (Angles inside equilateral triangle)
Hence Angle AEC = 60 + 100 = 1600
PS: I present the solution comprehensively for your understanding how to derive the answer. However once you have mastered it, the solution for (a) can be shortened to this:
(a) Angle EBC = Angle EDC = 80, Angle ABE = 60
Angle ABC = 60 + 80 = 140
Hence Angle BAC = (180-140) / 2 = 200
Hi just wanted to check, 180-80/2 is actually equal to 50 not 100?
180-80/2 is neither 50 nor 100
180 – 80/2 = 180 – 40 = 140
(180-80) / 2 = 100/2 = 50
Hope this clarifies.