Asked by James

In triangle ABC, we have AB=3 and AC=4. Side BC and the median from A to BC have the same length. What is BC?

Please help, I have no idea where to start.
Answered by DonHo
Are you aware of the laws of cosines and sines?
Answered by James
Yeah, I tried drawing a diagram, but I just keep getting confused.
Answered by DonHo
Okay hang on one minute, I will draw and try to work some of it for you to understand.
Answered by DonHo
Here is my solution, if you have any questions, ask here.

Link:

http://imgur.com/a/DDhSQ
Answered by James
Thank you so much!!! I see what I was doing wrong now.

PS: You have good handwriting :)
Answered by DonHo
Glad to help!
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