Finding Angle θ in Parallelogram ABCD

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The discussion centers on calculating angle θ in parallelogram ABCD using vector methods. The internal bisectors of angles B and C intersect at point P, and the goal is to determine angle BPC. Participants suggest using vector representations for sides CD and CB, and emphasize the need for the magnitudes of vectors PB and PC to apply the dot product effectively. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding vector bisectors in geometric contexts.

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Homework Statement


In the parallelogram ABCD the internal bisectors of the consecutive angles B and C intersect at P. Use vector method to find angle BPC.

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I assume angle BPC to be θ and the point of intersection of internal bisectors to be P. But what is the next operation which I should use? I tried taking dot product of PB and PC but I don't yet know the magnitudes of both vectors.
 
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Invent some vector variables to represent, say, CD and CB. What vector represents the direction of the bisector of BCD? How about that of ABC?
 

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