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In an isosceles `Delta` ABC, the bisectors of `/_B` and `/_C` meet at a point O. If `/_A = 40 ^(@)`, then `/_BOC=?`

A

`110^(@)`

B

`70^(@)`

C

`130^(@)`

D

`150^(@)`

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To solve the problem step by step, we will follow the properties of isosceles triangles and the concept of angle bisectors. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Triangle Properties**: Since triangle ABC is isosceles, we know that two of its angles are equal. Let's denote the angles as follows: - Angle A = 40° - Angle B = Angle C (since it's isosceles) 2. **Use the Triangle Sum Property**: The sum of the angles in any triangle is 180°. Therefore, we can write the equation: \[ \text{Angle A} + \text{Angle B} + \text{Angle C} = 180° \] Substituting the known values: \[ 40° + \text{Angle B} + \text{Angle B} = 180° \] 3. **Simplify the Equation**: Since Angle B = Angle C, we can replace Angle C with Angle B: \[ 40° + 2 \times \text{Angle B} = 180° \] 4. **Isolate Angle B**: Rearranging the equation gives: \[ 2 \times \text{Angle B} = 180° - 40° \] \[ 2 \times \text{Angle B} = 140° \] 5. **Solve for Angle B**: Dividing both sides by 2: \[ \text{Angle B} = \frac{140°}{2} = 70° \] Thus, Angle B = 70° and Angle C = 70°. 6. **Determine the Angles at Point O**: The angle bisectors of Angle B and Angle C meet at point O. Therefore, each bisector divides the respective angles into two equal parts: - Angle B bisector = \(\frac{70°}{2} = 35°\) - Angle C bisector = \(\frac{70°}{2} = 35°\) 7. **Calculate Angle BOC**: Now, we can find Angle BOC using the triangle sum property again. In triangle BOC: \[ \text{Angle B} + \text{Angle C} + \text{Angle BOC} = 180° \] Substituting the known values: \[ 35° + 35° + \text{Angle BOC} = 180° \] \[ 70° + \text{Angle BOC} = 180° \] 8. **Isolate Angle BOC**: Rearranging gives: \[ \text{Angle BOC} = 180° - 70° = 110° \] ### Final Answer: Thus, the value of Angle BOC is \(110°\). ---
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