Consider the rhombus as illustrated where x is
an unknown length, AP = AD = x, angle DAP = 36
o and P is a point on the diagonal AC such that PB = 1
unit. Without using a calculator, computer or tables find the exact
values of
cos 36 ocos 72 o
cos 36 o - cos72 o.
Draw these two diagrams as accurately as you can and measure
the lengths a and b. What do you notice? Can you prove it? (In each
diagram there are two right angled triangles).