What is the Value of Angle MBC in the Triangle-Square Configuration?

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The discussion centers on evaluating the angle MBC in a geometric configuration involving a right triangle ABC with a right angle at B and a square ACDE drawn externally. The solution provided by member castor28 confirms that the angle MBC measures 45 degrees. This conclusion is derived from the properties of the right triangle and the square's geometric characteristics, specifically the relationship between the triangle's angles and the square's symmetry.

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Let $ABC$ be a right triangle with right angle at $B$. Let $ACDE$ be a square drawn exterior to triangle $ABC$. If $M$ is the center of this square, evaluate $\angle MBC$.-----

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Congratulations to the following members for their correct solution!(Cool)

1. castor28
2. kaliprasad

Solution from castor28:
Let $P$ be the midpoint of $AC$. As $PM=AP$, $M$ lies on a circle with diameter $AC$.
On the other hand, as $\angle ABC=90\mbox{°}$, the point $B$ also lies on that circle.
As the arc $CM$ equals $90\mbox{°}$, the inscribed angle $\angle MBC$ equals $45\mbox{°}$.
 

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