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ABCD is a square and BCE is an equilateral triangle drawn inside it on side BC. Find ∠AED.

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  • A150°
  • B120°
  • C135°
  • D160°

Step-by-Step Solution

BE = BC = AB and ∠ABE = 90° − 60° = 30°, so in isosceles triangle ABE, ∠BAE = 75° and ∠EAD = 15°. By symmetry ∠EDA = 15°, so ∠AED = .
Answer: A) 150°

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