In the right triangle ABC, AB = 2, BC = 4 and ED is a line parallel to AB. Find the angle α = angle BAD, which minimizes the distance L, where L = AD + ED.

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In the right triangle ABC, AB = 2, BC = 4 and ED is a line parallel to AB. Find the angle α = angle BAD, which minimizes the distance L, where L = AD + ED.

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