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Kongnoon : Grade 11

Investigation : Proof of the Three Squares

Introduction I wrote this document to explore angle relationships in adjacent squares. The main
goal is to prove the conjecture that the sum of three angles, α,β, and ϕ, is equal to 90° through
various mathematical approaches, by using auxiliary lines and the cosine rule.

What is α,β, and ϕ?


First, I would like to introduce you to what these symbol represent :
α (alpha): This is the angle formed at one corner of the triangle created by the squares.
β (beta): This is another angle in the triangle that contributes to the overall angle
relationships in the configuaration.
ϕ (phi): This angle forms at the point where lines across the squares intersect.

Proof Using an Auxiliary Line


Now before anything else, I would like to give you a brief definition of “What is Auxiliary
Line”. Well, an auxiliary line is a line that is added to a diagram, seen more in geometry, to help
solve a problem or to prove a theorem. It’s not a part of the initial figure but is introduced to
create additional angles, triangles, or other shapes that make it easier to understand
relationships and work through its proofs.

( just for reference)

After thinking through different approaches, I found a solution to prove this using an auxiliary
line. First, I introduce an auxiliary line, CF, drawn diagonally in the second square, intersecting
AE at point G. This additional line allows me to break down the angles within the configuration
and establish relationships between them.

First I start by labeling ∠BAC , which represents the angle between points B, A, and C in the
first square. Next, I label ∠EAF as ϕ, the angle formed by AE and the diagonal CF in the
second square. Then, I define ∠GAC as β, the angle between line GA and AC.
To support the proof, I establish that triangles ΔGAC and ΔABD are similar due to their
corresponding angles and proportions within the square setup. This similarity allows me to
conclude that ∠GAC = ∠BDA = β. Through the use of auxiliary line construction, angle
relationships, and triangle similarity, I confirm that ∠GAC = ∠BDA = β, completing the proof.

Equation
∠BAC = α

∠EAF = ϕ ∠GAC = ∠BDA = β

∠GAC = β

And from this similarity, I can confirm that ∠GAC = ∠BDA = β which will complete the
proof.
Proof Using the Cosine Rule
To demonstrate this alternative proof, I'll start by extending the diagram to include additional
points, X and Y and mark the angle θ. This setup will allow me to use the cosine rule and some
trigonometric relationships to analyze the angle and length relationships.

First, I’ll establish that ∠XEY = β by examining the angles and applying trigonometric principles
within this extended configuration. Then, I'll calculate the lengths of AE and AY based on the
known side lengths and trigonometric properties. And now to confirm the length of AY, I’ll use
the cosine rule, which will help me to verify the conjecture.

Equation
2 2 2
𝐴𝑌 = 𝐴𝐸 + 𝐸𝑌 − 2 𝑥 𝐴𝐸 𝑥 𝐸𝑌 𝑥 𝑐𝑜𝑠(θ)

I came up with this equation by expanding upon the cosine rule.


2 2 2
𝑐= 𝑎 + 𝑏 − 2 𝑥 𝑎 𝑥 𝑏 𝑥 𝑐𝑜𝑠(𝐶)

where θ is the angle opposite AY. This calculation helps in establishing the necessary length
relationships to support the conjecture.

To conclude, after analyzing all the angles and lengths, I find that β + ϕ = 45∘, confirming that
the angles sum to 90° and thereby proving the conjecture.
Reflection
This investigation into the geometry of auxiliary lines and trigonometric relationships was both
challenging for me because to be honest when I first read the title, I literally had no idea what
Auxiliary lines were. Initially, I struggled with understanding how to break down angle
relationships and put together a logical proof.It actually took me a good hour to understand and
come up with the solution cause the title was kinda confusing. Those concepts like drawing an
auxiliary line and using the cosine rule were not that new for me but still it’s challenging because
it required critical thinking to apply it correctly. Through this process, I learned that even simple
shapes, like squares and triangles, can have hidden patterns and connections that aren’t
obvious at first. In other words, it’s actually teaching me to appreciate these small factors.

One of my major problem parts was making sure that each step in the proof made sense and
was based on real formulae. For me, it is not just knowing the rules of using it but also
understanding how to use them in a proper way. For instance, drawing the auxiliary line helped
me see new angles and relationships, showing me how adding a line could make the whole
problem clearer which I’ll for sure remember and combine it with all the news chapter coming up
(only if its still related to these rule)

Going online and doing research surprisingly assisted me a lot in coming up with these proofs.
At first, I felt stuck about “how should I approach the problem”, especially with the unfamiliar
concept of auxiliary lines. By looking up multiple resources, I was able to gather different
perspectives and thoughts on geometric proofs, which helped me understand the logic behind
using additional lines and trigonometric rules.

To conclude, this investigation actually helped me understand geometry deeper and made me
feel comfortable with solving a complex problem
Citation
“Geometric Proofs: Auxiliary Lines | SparkNotes.” SparkNotes, 2024,

www.sparknotes.com/math/geometry3/geometricproofs/section3/. Accessed 17

Nov. 2024.

“Law of Cosines ( Proof & Example).” BYJUS, byjus.com/maths/law-of-cosines/.

“Using Auxiliary Lines in Proofs - Dummies.” Dummies.com, 2016,

www.dummies.com/article/academics-the-arts/math/geometry/using-auxiliary-line

s-in-proofs-187558/. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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