Q.In an equilateral triangle ABC, the base BC is extended to a point E such that CE = BC. A is joined to E to form triangle ACE. Find the circular (radian) measures of the angles of triangle ACE.

Given: ABC is an equilateral triangle, and its base BC is extended to point E such that CE = BC. A is joined to E to form triangle ACE. Since AC = CE And triangle ABC is equilateral, Therefore, BC = AC = CE Also, ∠BCA = 60° So, ∠BCE = 180° − 60° = 120° Now, since BC = CE, ∠CBE = ∠CEB = \(\frac{180° − 120°}{2} = 30°\) Now, 180° = \(\pi\) radians So, 120° = \(\frac{\pi × 120}{180} = \frac{2\pi}{3}\) radians And 30° = \(\frac{\pi × 30}{180} = \frac{\pi}{6}\) radians Therefore, the radian measures of the angles of triangle ACE are: \(\frac{2\pi}{3}^c\), \(\frac{\pi}{6}^c\), \(\frac{\pi}{6}^c\) radians
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