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June 2006 p1 q6
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In the diagram, \(\triangle ABC\) is a triangle in which \(AB = 4 \text{ cm}\), \(BC = 6 \text{ cm}\) and angle \(\angle ABC = 150^\circ\). The line \(CX\) is perpendicular to the line \(ABX\).
(i) Find the exact length of \(BX\) and show that angle \(CAB = \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{3}{4 + 3\sqrt{3}} \right)\).
(ii) Show that the exact length of \(AC\) is \(\sqrt{52 + 24\sqrt{3}} \text{ cm}\).
Solution
(i) To find \(BX\), use the cosine of angle \(30^\circ\) in triangle \(BCX\):