Justifying Equilateral Triangle AEF in ABCD

In summary: The thread will be closed for now.In summary, the problem states that there is a rectangle ABCD with points E and F such that triangles BEC and CFD are equilateral and share only one side with the rectangle. The question is then how to prove that triangle AEF is also equilateral. The key observation is that an equilateral triangle has all angles of 60 degrees, so if we can show that the angles in AEF are all 60 degrees, then it must be equilateral as well.
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Homework Statement
see attached, how do I prove? When drawn, a triangle has all angles of 60 degrees, so it is equilateral. Thank you.
Relevant Equations
an equilateral triangle has all angles 60 degrees
Given a rectangle ABCD and points E, F such that the triangles BEC and CF D are equilateral and each of them has only one side in common with the rectangle ABCD. Justify that triangle AEF is also equilateral.
 
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charlie05 said:
Homework Statement:: see attached, how do I prove? When drawn, a triangle has all angles of 60 degrees, so it is equilateral. Thank you.
Relevant Equations:: an equilateral triangle has all angles 60 degrees

Given a rectangle ABCD and points E, F such that the triangles BEC and CF D are equilateral and each of them has only one side in common with the rectangle ABCD. Justify that triangle AEF is also equilateral.
What attachment?

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by attachment I mean the task text listed below under the heading, there is no other attachment, sorry for the mistake
 
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Hi. In-line with forum rules, you need to show us evidence of your own effort. A labelled diagram with the angles you can work-out would probably be a bare minimum.

Edit: you might want to check that you have stated the question completely and accurately, as it looks wrong to me.
Edit: sorry - the question look ok.
 
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the full text of the task reads: : a rectangle ABCD and points E, F such that triangles BEC and CFD are equilateral and each of them has only one side in common with the rectangle ABCD. Reason that triangle AEF is also equilateral.
 

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charlie05 said:
Homework Statement:: see attached, how do I prove? When drawn, a triangle has all angles of 60 degrees, so it is equilateral. Thank you.
Relevant Equations:: an equilateral triangle has all angles 60 degrees

Given a rectangle ABCD and points E, F such that the triangles BEC and CF D are equilateral and each of them has only one side in common with the rectangle ABCD. Justify that triangle AEF is also equilateral.
Thread is now closed. @charlie05 -- You have been reminded multiple times in the past that you MUST show your best efforts to work on schoolwork problems when posting at PF. Please start a new thread on this question and show your work to try to answer it.
 
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1. What is an equilateral triangle?

An equilateral triangle is a type of triangle where all three sides are equal in length and all three angles are also equal at 60 degrees.

2. How can you justify an equilateral triangle in a square?

An equilateral triangle can be justified in a square by drawing a diagonal from one corner of the square to the opposite corner, creating two congruent right triangles. Then, by using the Pythagorean theorem, it can be proven that the two sides adjacent to the 60 degree angle are equal, making the triangle equilateral.

3. Is an equilateral triangle the only type of triangle that can be justified in a square?

No, there are other types of triangles that can be justified in a square, such as isosceles triangles and right triangles. However, an equilateral triangle is the only type of triangle that can be justified in a square with all three sides being equal in length.

4. Why is it important to justify an equilateral triangle in a square?

Justifying an equilateral triangle in a square is important because it helps to demonstrate the relationship between the sides and angles of the two shapes. It also helps to prove the properties of an equilateral triangle, such as all angles being equal and all sides being congruent.

5. Can an equilateral triangle be justified in any shape?

No, an equilateral triangle can only be justified in certain shapes, such as squares, regular hexagons, and regular pentagons. These shapes have specific properties that allow for the justification of an equilateral triangle.

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