Problem:
In β³ABC,D is a point on side AC such that BD=DC and β BCD measures 70β. What is the degree measure of β ADB?
Answer Choices:
A. 100
B. 120
C. 135
D. 140
E. 150
Solution:
Triangle BCD is isosceles, so β BCD=β CBD=70β and β BDC=180ββ2β
70β=40β. Hence β ADB=180ββ40β=140β.
Answer: Dβ.
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