How to Find Angle BAD & ABC in a Symmetrical Triangle: Helpful Hints"

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To solve for angle BAD in triangle ABC, where AB = AC and AD = DB = BC, a coordinate system is recommended with point B at the origin and point C on the positive x-axis. The length of side BC should be designated as "c," positioning point C at (c,0). From there, the next steps involve determining the coordinates of points A and D, followed by deriving the equations of the triangle's sides. This approach utilizes analytic geometry to find the necessary angles. Engaging with this method will help clarify the relationships within the triangle.
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In a triangle ABC, AB = AC and AD = DB = BC. Find the size of the angle BAD? Find the angles of triangle ABC?

Just need a few hints to get this problem started please? :redface:
 
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Natasha: HallsofIvy responded here with most of the solution. I've soft deleted it and will restore it once you have shown some work on this problem.
He used analytic geometry and he started as follows:

HallsofIvy said:
Set up a coordinate system so that the origin is at point B (B is at (0,0))and the positive x-axis is in the direction of C. Call the length of side BC "c" so that C is at (c,0).

You will need to find coordinates of other points and then find equations of the lines that contain the sides of the triangles. Give that a shot and post what you come up with.
 

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