Subjects geometry

Equilateral Triangle 4D9907

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1. **Problem statement:** Determine if triangle BED is equilateral given that angles at B and E adjacent to diagonal BE are 60° each and sides BD and DE are equal. 2. **Given:** \(\angle B = 60^\circ\), \(\angle E = 60^\circ\), and \(BD = DE\). 3. **Recall:** An equilateral triangle has all three sides equal and all three angles equal to 60°. 4. **Analyze triangle BED:** Since \(BD = DE\), triangle BED is isosceles with base BE. 5. **Sum of angles in triangle BED:** $$\angle B + \angle E + \angle D = 180^\circ$$ 6. Substitute known angles: $$60^\circ + 60^\circ + \angle D = 180^\circ$$ 7. Solve for \(\angle D\): $$\angle D = 180^\circ - 120^\circ = 60^\circ$$ 8. **Conclusion:** All three angles in triangle BED are 60°, and since \(BD = DE\), and \(BE\) is the base, the triangle is equilateral because all sides are equal. **Final answer:** Yes, triangle BED is equilateral.