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#1 2015-07-30 12:30:59

finally
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help please

Points $D$, $E$, and $F$ are the midpoints of sides $\overline{BC}$, $\overline{CA}$, and $\overline{AB}$ of $\triangle ABC$, respectively, and $\overline{CZ}$ is an altitude of the triangle. If $\angle BAC = 71^\circ$, $\angle ABC = 39^\circ$, and $\angle BCA = 70^\circ$, then what is $\angle EZD+\angle EFD$ in degrees?

#2 2015-07-30 13:00:15

bobbym
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Re: help please

Please use


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#3 2015-07-31 22:04:04

Bob
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Re: help please

hi finally,

Welcome to the forum.

RSETIBC.gif

That circle is called the nine-point-circle of ABC.  It goes through D, E, F and Z.

So EFD = EZD.

My software Sketchpad labels the points in alphabetical order so the point Z shows up as G. 
I changed it on the diagram but forgot to alter the measurement statement m<MGD to m<MZD. 
It's 70 whatever you call it.

I've got a proof somewhere which I'll research if you post back.

Bob


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