Given a rhombus ABCD with ∠A=60∘, when the paper is folded such that point A and D fall on A′ and D′ respectively, and A′D passes through B, with EF being the crease, and D′F⊥CD, we need to find the value of FDCF
step 2
Since ABCD is a rhombus, all sides are equal. Let the side of the rhombus be s
step 3
Triangle ABD is an equilateral triangle because ∠A=60∘ and AB=AD=BD=s
step 4
When the paper is folded, D′F⊥CD and D′F bisects ∠D, creating two 30∘−60∘−90∘ triangles, D′FC and D′FD
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In a 30∘−60∘−90∘ triangle, the sides are in the ratio 1:3:2. Therefore, FD=2s and CD=s3
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Since CD=CF+FD, we have s3=CF+2s
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Solving for CF, we get CF=s3−2s
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To find FDCF, we substitute the values of CF and FD into the ratio
step 9
Thus, FDCF=2ss3−2s
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Simplifying the ratio, we get FDCF=23−1
Answer
FDCF=23−1
Key Concept
Properties of rhombus and special right triangles
Explanation
In a rhombus, all sides are equal, and the diagonals bisect the angles. The 30∘−60∘−90∘ triangle has sides in a fixed ratio, which allows us to find the lengths of the segments and the ratio FDCF.
Given that AB=AD=BC=2 and ∠BAD=90∘, we recognize that triangle ABD is a right isosceles triangle
step 2
The area of triangle ABD can be calculated using the formula for the area of a right triangle, which is 21×base×height
step 3
Since AB=AD=2, the area of triangle ABD is 21×2×2=2
step 4
Triangle ABC is also an isosceles triangle with AB=BC=2 and AC as its base
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To find the area of ABC, we need the height h from B to AC. Using Pythagoras' theorem in triangle ABD, we find BD=22+22=8
step 6
Since AC is the perpendicular bisector of BD, BD is also the height of ABC from B to AC
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The area of triangle ABC is 21×AC×BD. We know BD=8, but we need AC
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Using the fact that ABD is a right isosceles triangle, AC as the hypotenuse is AC=22+22=8
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Now we can calculate the area of ABC as 21×8×8=21×8=4
step 10
The total area of quadrilateral ABCD is the sum of the areas of ABD and ABC, which is 2+4=6
Answer
The area of quadrilateral ABCD is 6.
Key Concept
Area of triangles and quadrilaterals
Explanation
The area of the quadrilateral is found by dividing it into two triangles and calculating the area of each triangle separately. The properties of isosceles and right triangles are used to determine the necessary lengths for the area calculations.