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Let D be the mid-point of a straight line AB and let C be a point different from D such that AC=BC, then.

A

`AC bot AB`

B

`angle BDC=90^@`

C

`angle BDC` is acute

D

`angle BDCgt90^@`

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the given information and use geometric properties to arrive at the conclusion. ### Step 1: Identify the points and their relationships Let A and B be two points on a straight line, with D being the midpoint of line segment AB. This means that AD = DB. **Hint:** Remember that the midpoint divides the segment into two equal parts. ### Step 2: Place point C Point C is given such that AC = BC. This means that point C is equidistant from points A and B. **Hint:** Visualize point C as being located somewhere above or below the line segment AB, forming two equal lengths AC and BC. ### Step 3: Forming triangle ABC Since AC = BC, triangle ABC is isosceles. In fact, since D is the midpoint of AB, triangle ABC can be shown to be equilateral if we can prove that all sides are equal. **Hint:** Consider the properties of isosceles triangles and how they relate to the angles. ### Step 4: Establishing the triangle's angles In triangle ABC, since AC = BC, the angles opposite these sides are equal. Let’s denote the angle at A as ∠CAB and the angle at B as ∠CBA. Therefore, ∠CAB = ∠CBA. **Hint:** Use the fact that the sum of angles in a triangle is 180 degrees. ### Step 5: Analyzing the angles Since D is the midpoint and AC = BC, we can conclude that triangle ABC is not only isosceles but also equilateral. Thus, each angle in triangle ABC measures 60 degrees. **Hint:** Recall that in an equilateral triangle, all angles are equal and measure 60 degrees. ### Step 6: Investigating angle BDC Now, we need to examine angle BDC. Since D is the midpoint of AB and C is above the line segment, the line segment CD acts as both a median and an altitude in triangle ABC. **Hint:** In an equilateral triangle, the median from a vertex to the opposite side is also the altitude. ### Step 7: Concluding angle BDC Since CD is both a median and an altitude, angle BDC is a right angle (90 degrees). **Hint:** Remember that the altitude in a triangle creates a right angle with the base. ### Final Conclusion Thus, we conclude that angle BDC = 90 degrees. ### Summary of Steps 1. Identify points A, B, and D. 2. Place point C such that AC = BC. 3. Form triangle ABC and analyze its properties. 4. Establish the angles in triangle ABC. 5. Investigate angle BDC using properties of medians and altitudes. 6. Conclude that angle BDC = 90 degrees.
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