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# Side of Square | AMC 10A, 2013 | Problem 3

Try this beautiful problem from Geometry: Side of Square from AMC-10A (2013) Problem 3. You may use sequential hints to solve the problem.

Try this beautiful problem from Geometry: Side of Square.

## Sides of Square – AMC-10A, 2013- Problem 3

Square $ABCD$ has side length $10$. Point $E$ is on $\overline{BC}$, and the area of $\triangle ABE$ is $40$. What is $BE$?

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• $4$
• $5$
• $6$
• $7$
• $8$

### Key Concepts

Geometry

Square

Triangle

Answer: $8$

AMC-10A (2013) Problem 3

Pre College Mathematics

## Try with Hints

Given that Square $ABCD$ has side length $10$ and area of $\triangle ABE$ is $40$.we have to find out length of $BE$ where $E$ is the point on $BC$. we know area of the $\triangle ABE=\frac{1}{2} AB.BE=40$

Can you find out the side length of $BE$?

Can you now finish the problem ……….

$\triangle ABE=\frac{1}{2} AB.BE=40$

$\Rightarrow \triangle ABE=\frac{1}{2} 10.BE=40$

$\Rightarrow \triangle ABE=\frac{1}{2} 10.BE=40$

$\Rightarrow BE=8$