Prove Geometry Challenge: Cyclic Quadrilateral PQRS

  • Context: MHB 
  • Thread starter Thread starter anemone
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Challenge Geometry
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on proving a specific geometric property of a cyclic quadrilateral PQRS, where the sides are defined as PQ=p, QR=q, and RS=r, with angles ∠PQR=120° and ∠PQS=30°. The main assertion to prove is that |√(r+p) - √(r+q)| = √(r-p-q). The problem was acknowledged by participants, with one member, Albert, providing a solution, indicating engagement and collaboration among forum users.

PREREQUISITES
  • Cyclic quadrilaterals and their properties
  • Basic trigonometry, specifically angle measures
  • Understanding of square roots and absolute values
  • Familiarity with geometric proofs and theorems
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the properties of cyclic quadrilaterals in depth
  • Explore geometric proof techniques, particularly for angle relationships
  • Learn about the Law of Cosines and its applications in cyclic figures
  • Investigate the implications of absolute value in geometric contexts
USEFUL FOR

Mathematics students, geometry enthusiasts, and educators looking to deepen their understanding of cyclic quadrilaterals and geometric proofs.

anemone
Gold Member
MHB
POTW Director
Messages
3,851
Reaction score
115
Given a cyclic quadrilateral $PQRS$ where $PQ=p,\,QR=q,\,RS=r$, $\angle PQR=120^{\circ}$ and $\angle PQS=30^{\circ}$.

Prove that $|\sqrt{r+p}-\sqrt{r+q}|=\sqrt{r-p-q}$
 
Mathematics news on Phys.org
anemone said:
Given a cyclic quadrilateral $PQRS$ where $PQ=p,\,QR=q,\,RS=r$, $\angle PQR=120^{\circ}$ and $\angle PQS=30^{\circ}$.

Prove that $|\sqrt{r+p}-\sqrt{r+q}|=\sqrt{r-p-q}$

my solution :

View attachment 4127
 

Attachments

  • cyclic  quadrilateral.jpg
    cyclic quadrilateral.jpg
    28.8 KB · Views: 130
Thank you Albert for your solution:cool: and I will post the answer that I have at hand later, in case there are others who might want to try it..
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
Replies
3
Views
1K
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
3K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
2K