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Consider the rhombus as illustrated where x is an
unknown length, AP = AD = x , angle DAP = 36 degrees
and P is a point on the diagonal AC such that PB = 1
unit.
Without using a calculator, computer or tables find the
exact values of
1. cos36ocos72o2. cos36o - cos72o. |
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3. Draw these two diagrams as accurately as you can and measure the lengths a and b. What do you notice? Can you prove it? (In each diagram there are two right angled triangles). | ![]() |