Question

In $\triangle ABC,$ $D$ is a point on side $\overline{AC}$ such that $BD=DC$ and $\angle BCD$ measures $70^\circ.$ What is the degree measure of $\angle ADB?$

$100$

$120$

$135$

$140$

$150$

Answer: D

Concepts:isosceles triangle angle chasing

Difficulty rating: 900

Solution:

Since $BD=DC$ , triangle $BDC$ is isosceles, so $\angle DBC=\angle BCD=70^\circ$ .

Thus $\begin{aligned}\angle BDC&=180^\circ-70^\circ-70^\circ\\&=40^\circ.\end{aligned}$ Because $A,D,C$ are collinear, $\angle ADB$ and $\angle BDC$ form a straight angle, so $\angle ADB=180^\circ-40^\circ=140^\circ$ .

Thus, D is the correct answer.

2014 AMC 8 Problem 9

Answer: D

Difficulty rating: 900

Solution:

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