In Fig. 10.22, the sides BA and CA have been produced such that BA = AD and CA = AE. Prove that segment DE||BC.
Given,
The sides BA and CA have been produced, such that:
BA = AD
And, CA = AE
We have to prove that,
DE ‖ BC
Consider and , we have
BA = AD and CA = AE (Given)
∠BAC = ∠DAE (Vertically opposite angle)
So, by SAS congruence rule we have:
Therefore, BC = DE and
∠DEA = ∠BCA,
∠EDA = ∠CBA (By c.p.c.t)
Now, DE and BC are two lines intersected by a transversal DB such that,
∠DEA = ∠BCA,
i.e., Alternate angles are equal
Therefore, DE BC
In a Δ PQR, if PQ=QR and L, M and N are the mid points of the sides PQ, QR and RP respectively, Prove that LN=MN.
Given that in Δ PQR,
PQ = QR
And, L, M, N are the mid points of the sides PQ, QR and RP respectively.
We have to prove that,
LN = MN
Here, we can observe that PQR is an isosceles triangle
PQ = QR
And, ∠QPR = ∠QRP (i)
And also, L and M are the mid points of PQ and QR respectively
PL = LQ =
QM = MR =
And, PQ = QR
PL = LQ = QM = MR = = (ii)
Now, in
LP = MR (From ii)
∠LPN = ∠MRN (From i)
PN = NR (N is the mid-point of PR)
Hence, By SAS theorem
, LN = MN (By c.p.c.t)
In Fig. 10.23, PQRS is a square and SRT is an equilateral triangle. Prove that
(i) PT = QT (ii) ∠TQR =15°
Given,
PQRS is a square and SRT is a equilateral triangle
To prove: (i) PT = QT
(ii) ∠TQR =15°
Proof: PQ = QR = RS = SP (As PQRS is a square, all sides will be equal) (i)
And, ∠SPQ = ∠PQR = ∠QRS = ∠RSP = 90o
And also,
SRT is an equilateral triangle
SR = RT = TS (ii)
And, ∠TSR = ∠SRT = ∠RTS = 60o
From (i) and (ii)
PQ = QR = SP = SR= RT = TS (iii)
∠TSP = ∠TSR + ∠RSP
= 60o + 90o = 150o
∠TRQ = ∠TRS + ∠SRQ
= 60o + 90o = 150o
Therefore, ∠TSR = ∠TRQ = 150o (iv)
Now, in and , we have
TS = TR (From iii)
∠TSP = ∠TRQ (From iv)
SP = RQ (From iii)
Therefore, By SAS theorem,
PT = QT (BY c.p.c.t)
In
QR = TR (From iii)
Hence, is an isosceles triangle.
Therefore, ∠QTR = ∠TQR (Angles opposite to equal sides)
Now,
Sum of angles in a triangle is 180o
∠QTR + ∠TQR + ∠TRQ = 180O
2∠TQR + 150O = 180O (From iv)
2∠TQR = 30O
∠TQR = 15O
Hence, proved
Prove that the medians of an equilateral triangle are equal.
To prove: The medians of an equilateral triangle are equal.
Median = The line joining the vertex and mid-points of opposite sides.
Proof: Let Δ ABC be an equilateral triangle
AD, EF and CF are its medians.
Let,
AB = AC = BC = x
In BFC and CEB, we have
AB = AC (Sides of equilateral triangle)
AB = AC
BF = CE
∠ABC =∠ACB (Angles of equilateral triangle)
BC = BC (Common)
Hence, by SAS theorem, we have
Δ BFC ≅ Δ CEB
BE = CF (By c.p.c.t)
Similarly, AB = BE
Therefore, AD = BE = CF
Hence, proved
In a Δ ABC, if ∠A =120° and AB=AC. Find ∠B and ∠C.
Given,
∠A =120°
AB = AC
We have to find ∠B and ∠C:
We can observe that Δ ABC is an isosceles triangle since AB = AC
∠B = ∠C (Angle opposite to equal sides are equal) [i]
We know that,
Sum of angles in a triangle is equal to 180o
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠A + ∠B + ∠B = 180o
∠A + 2∠B = 180o
120o + 2∠B = 180o
2∠B = 180o – 120o
2∠B = 60o
∠B = 30o
∠B = ∠C = 30o
In a Δ ABC, if AB =BC 120° and ∠B = 70°, Find ∠A.
Consider Δ ABC,
We have,
∠B = 70°
And, AB = AC
Therefore, Δ ABC is an isosceles triangle.
∠B = ∠C (Angle opposite to equal sides are equal)
∠B = ∠C = 70o
And ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o (Angles of triangle)
∠A + 70o + 70o = 180o
∠A = 40o
The vertical angle of an isosceles triangle is 100°. Find its base angles.
Consider an isosceles triangle ABC,
Such that:
AB = AC
Given,
Vertical ∠A is 100o
To find: Base angle
Since, is isosceles,
∠B = ∠C (Angle equal to opposite sides)
And,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o (Angles of triangle)
100o + ∠B + ∠B = 180o
∠B = 40o
∠B = ∠C = 40o
In Fig. 10.24, AB = AC and ∠ACD = 105°, find ∠BAC.
Given,
AB = AC
∠ACD = 105o
Since, ∠BCD = 180o (Straight angle)
∠BCA + ∠ACD = 180o
∠BCA + 105o = 1800
∠BCA = 75o (i)
Now,
is an isosceles triangle
∠ABC = ∠ACB (Angle opposite to equal sides)
From (i), we have
∠ACB = 75o
∠ABC = ∠ACB = 75o
Sum of interior angle of triangle = 180o
∠A +∠B +∠C =180°
∠A = 180° - 75° -75°
=30°
Therefore, ∠BAC = 30o
Find the measure of each exterior angle of an equilateral triangle.
To Find: Measure of each exterior angle of an equilateral triangle
Consider an equilateral triangle ABC.
We know that, for an equilateral triangle
AB = AC =CA
And, ∠ABC = ∠BCA = ∠CAB =
= 60o (i)
Now, Extend side BC to D,
CA to E and AB to F
Here,
BCD is a straight line segment
∠BCD = Straight line segment = 180o
∠BCA + ∠ACD = 180o
60o + ∠ACD = 180o (From i)
∠ACD = 120o
Similarly, we can find ∠EAB and ∠FBC also as 120o because ABC is an equilateral triangle.
Therefore, ∠ACD = ∠EAB = ∠FBC = 120o
Hence, the measure of each exterior angle of an equilateral triangle is 120o
If the base of an isosceles triangle is produced on both sides, prove that the exterior angles so formed are equal to each other.
To prove: the exterior angles formed are equal to each other
i.e., ∠ADB =∠ACE
Proof: Let ABC be an isosceles triangle
Where BC is the base of the triangle and AB and AC are its equal sides.
∠ABC =∠ACB
∠B =∠C (Angle opposite to equal sides)
Now,
∠ADB +∠ABC = 180°
∠ACB +∠ACE =180°
∠ADB =180° -∠B
And
∠ACE=180°-∠C
∠ADB = 180° - ∠B
And
∠ACE=180°-∠B
∠ADB =∠ACE
Hence, proved
In Fig. 10.25, AB = AC and DB = DC, find the ratio ∠ABD:∠ACD.
Consider the figure,
Given,
AB = AC
DB = DC
To find: Ratio ∠ABD =∠ACD
Now, are isosceles triangles
Since, AB = AC
And,
DB = DC
Therefore, ∠ABC = ∠ACB and,
∠DBC = ∠DCB (Angle opposite equal sides)
Now, consider ∠ABD: ∠ACD
(∠ABC - ∠DBC): (∠ACB - ∠DCB)
(∠ABC - ∠DBC): (∠ABC - ∠DBC) [Since, ∠ABC = ∠ACB and ∠DBC = ∠DCB]
1: 1
Therefore, ∠ABD: ∠ACD = 1:1
Determine the measure of each of the equal angles of a right angled isosceles triangle.
OR
ABC is a right-angled triangle in which ∠A = 90° and AB = AC. Find ∠B and ∠C.
Given,
ABC is a right-angled triangle
∠A = 90°
And,
AB = AC
To find: ∠B and ∠C
Since, AB = AC
Therefore, ∠B = ∠C
And, Sum of angles in a triangle = 180o
∠A + ∠B + ∠ C = 180o
90o + 2∠B = 180o
2∠B = 90o
∠B = 45o
Hence, the measure of each angle of the equal angles of a right angle isosceles triangle is 45o.
AB is a line segment. P and Q are points on opposite sides of AB such that each of them is equidistant from the points A and B (See Fig. 10.26). Show that the line PQ is perpendicular bisector of AB.
Consider the figure,
We have AB is a line segment
P, Q are the points on opposite sides on AB
Such that,
AP = BP (i)
AQ = BQ (ii)
To prove: PQ is perpendicular bisector of AB
Proof: Now, consider ,
AP = BP (From i)
AQ = BQ (From ii)
PQ = PQ (Common)
Therefore, By SSS theorem
(iii)
are isosceles triangles [From (i) and (ii)]
∠PAB = ∠PBA
And,
∠QAB = ∠QBA
Consider,
C is the point of intersection of AB and PQ
PA = PB [From (i)]
∠APC = ∠BPC [From (iii)]
PC = PC (Common)
By SAS theorem,
AC = CB
And, ∠PCA = ∠PCB (By c.p.c.t) (iv)
And also,
ACB is line segment
∠ACP + ∠BCP = 180o
But, ∠ACP = ∠PCB
∠ACP = ∠PCB = 90o (v)
We have,
AC = CB
C is the mid-point of AB
From (iv) and (v), we conclude that
PC is the perpendicular bisector of AB
Since, C is the point on line PQ, we can say that PQ is the perpendicular bisector of AB.
In Fig. 10.40, it is given that RT=TS, ∠1 =2∠2 and ∠4 = 2∠3. Prove that Δ RBT ≅ Δ SAT.
In the figure, given that:
RT = TS (i)
∠1 = 2∠2 (ii)
And,
∠4 = 2∠3 (iii)
To prove:
Let the point of intersection of RB and SA be denoted by O.
Since, RB and SA intersect at O.
∠AOR = ∠BOS (Vertically opposite angle)
∠1 = ∠4
2∠2 = 2∠3 [From (ii) and (iii)]
∠2 = ∠3 (iv)
Now, we have in
RT = TS
is an isosceles triangle
Therefore, ∠TRS = ∠TSI (v)
But, we have
∠TRS = ∠TRB + ∠2 (vi)
∠TSR = ∠TSA + ∠3 (vii)
Putting (vi) and (vii) in (v), we get
∠TRB + ∠2 = ∠TSA + ∠3
∠TRB = ∠TSA [From (iv)]
Now, in
RT = ST [From (i)
∠TRB = ∠TSA [From (iv)
∠RTB = ∠STA (Common angle)
By ASA theorem,
Two lines AB and CD intersect at O such that BC is equal and parallel to AD. Prove that the lines AB and CD bisect at O.
Given that,
Lines AB and CD intersect at O such that:
BC ‖ AD
And, BC = AD (i)
To prove: AB and CD bisect at O
Proof: In Δ AOD and Δ BOC
AD = BC [From (i)]
∠OBC =∠OAD (AD||BC and AB is transversal)
∠OCB =∠ODA (AD||BC and CD is transversal)
Therefore, by ASA theorem:
Δ AOD ≅ Δ BOC
OA = OB (By c.p.c.t)
And,
OD = OC (By c.p.c.t)
Hence, AB and CD bisect each other at O.
BD and CE are bisectors of ∠B and ∠C of an isosceles Δ ABC with AB = BC. Prove that BD = CE.
Given,
In isosceles Δ ABC,
BD and CE are bisectors of ∠B and ∠C
And,
AB = AC
To prove: BD = CE
Proof: In Δ BEC and Δ CDB, we have
∠B =∠C (Angles opposite to equal sides)
BC = BC (Common)
∠BCE = ∠CBD (Since, ∠C = ∠B ∠C = ∠B ∠BCE = ∠CBD)
By ASA theorem, we have
Δ BEC ≅ Δ CDB
EC = BD (By c.p.c.t)
Hence, proved
In two triangles one side an acute angle of one are equal to the corresponding side and angle of the other. Prove that the triangles are congruent.
Given that in two right angle triangles one side and acute angle of one are equal to the corresponding side and angle of the other.
We have to prove that the triangles are congruent.
Let us consider two right angle triangles. Such that,
∠B = ∠E = 90o (i)
AB = DE (ii)
∠C = ∠F (iii)
Now, observe the two triangles ABC and DEF
∠C = ∠F (iv)
∠B = ∠E [From (i)]
AB = DE [From (ii)]
So, by AAS theorem, we have
Hence, proved
If the bisector of the exterior vertical angle of a triangle be parallel to the base. Show that the triangle is isosceles.
Given that the bisector of exterior vertical angle of a triangle is parallel to the base and we have to prove that the triangle is isosceles.
Let, ABC be a triangle such that AD is the angular bisector of exterior vertical angle EAC and AD ‖ BC
Let, ∠EAD = 1
∠DAC = 2
∠ABC = 3
∠ACB = 4
We have,
1 = 2 (Therefore, AD is the bisector of ∠EAC)
1 = 3 (Corresponding angles)
And,
2 = 4 (Alternate angles)
3 = 4 = AB = AC
Since, in two sides AB and AC are equal we can say that is isosceles.
In an isosceles triangle, if the vertex angle is twice the sum of the base angles, calculate the angles of the triangle.
Let be isosceles
Such that,
AB = BC
∠B = ∠C
Given, that vertex angle A is twice the sum of the base angles B and C.
i.e., ∠A = 2(∠B + ∠C)
∠A = 2(∠B + ∠B)
∠A = 2(2∠B)
∠A = 4∠B
Now,
We know that the sum of all angles of triangle = 180o
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
4∠B + ∠B + ∠B = 180o (Therefore, ∠A = 4∠B, ∠C = ∠B)
6∠B = 180o
∠B =
= 30o
Since, ∠B = ∠C = 30o
And, ∠A = 4∠B
= 4 * 30o = 120o
Therefore, the angles of the triangle are 120o, 30o, 30o.
PQR is a triangle in which PQ = PR and S is any point on the side PQ. Through S, a line is drawn parallel to QR and intersecting PR at T. Prove that PS = PT.
Given that PQR is a triangle
Such that,
PQ = PR
And, S is any point on side PQ and ST ‖ QR
We have to prove PS = PT
Since,
PQ = PR
PQR is isosceles
∠Q = ∠R
Or, ∠PQR = ∠PRQ
Now,
∠PST = ∠PQR
And,
∠PTS = ∠PRQ (Corresponding angles as ST ‖ QR)
Since,
∠PQR = ∠PRQ
∠PST = PTS
Now, in
∠PST = ∠PTS
Therefore, is an isosceles triangle
PS = PT
In a Δ ABC, it is given that AB = AC and the bisectors of ∠B and ∠C intersect at O. If M is a point on BO produced, prove that ∠MOC = ∠ABC.
Given that in Δ ABC,
AB = AC and the bisectors of ∠B and ∠C intersect at O and M is a point on BO produced.
We have to prove ∠MOC = ∠ABC
Since,
AB = AC
Δ ABC is isosceles
∠B = ∠C
Or,
∠ABC = ∠ACB
Now,
BO and CO are bisectors of ∠ABC and ∠ACB respectively.
∠ABO = ∠OBC = ∠ACO = ∠OCB = ∠ABC = ∠ACB (i)
We have, in
∠OCB + ∠OBC + ∠BOC = 180o (ii)
And also,
∠BOC + ∠COM = 180o (iii) [Straight angle]
Equating (ii) and (iii), we get
∠OCB + ∠OBC + ∠BOC = ∠BOC + ∠COM
∠OBC + ∠OBC = ∠MOC
2∠OBC = ∠MOC
2(∠ABC) = ∠MOC [From (i)]
∠ABC = ∠MOC
Therefore, ∠MOC = ∠ABC
P is a point on the bisector of an angle ∠ABC. If the line through P parallel to AB meets BC at Q, prove that the triangle BPQ is isosceles.
Given that P is the point on the bisector of an angle ∠ABC, and PQ ‖ AB
We have to prove that BPQ is isosceles
Since,
BP is the bisector of ∠ABC = ∠ABP = ∠PBC (i)
Now,
PQ ‖ AB
∠BPQ = ∠ABP (ii) [Alternate angles]
From (i) and (ii), we get
∠BPQ = ∠PBC
Or,
∠BPQ = ∠PBQ
Now, in
∠BPQ = ∠PBQ
is an isosceles triangle
Prove that each angle of an equilateral triangle is 60°.
Given to prove that each angle of the equilateral triangle is 60o
Let us consider an equilateral triangle ABC
Such that,
AB = BC = CA
Now,
AB = BC
∠A = ∠C [i] (Opposite angles to equal sides are equal)
BC = AC
∠B = ∠A [ii[ (Opposite angles to equal sides are equal)
From [i] and [ii], we get
∠A = ∠B = ∠C [iii]
We know that,
Sum of all angles of triangles = 180o
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠A + ∠A + ∠A = 180o
3∠A = 180o
∠A =
= 60o
Therefore, ∠A = ∠B = ∠C = 60o
Hence, each angle of an equilateral triangle is 60o.
Angles A, B, C of a triangle ABC are equal to each other. Prove that Δ ABC is equilateral.
Given that A, B, C of a triangle ABC are equal to each other.
We have to prove that, Δ ABC is equilateral.
We have,
∠A = ∠B = ∠C
Now,
∠A = ∠B
BC = AC (Opposite sides to equal angles are equal)
∠B = ∠C
AC = AB (Opposite sides to equal angles are equal)
From the above, we get
AB = BC = AC
Therefore,
Hence, proved
ABC is a triangle in which ∠B=2∠C. D is a point on BC such that AD bisects ∠BAC and AB = CD. Prove that ∠BAC = 72°.
Given that, in ,
∠B = 2∠C and,
D is a mid-point on BC such that AD bisects ∠BAC and AB = CD.
We have to prove that, ∠BAC = 72o
Now draw the angular bisector of ∠ABC, which meets AC in P
Join PD
Let, ∠ACB = y
∠B = ∠ABC = 2∠C = 2y
Also, ∠BAD = ∠DAC = x
∠BAC = 2x (Therefore, AD is the bisector of ∠BAC)
Now, in
∠CBP = y (Therefore, BP is the bisector of ∠ABC)
∠PCB = y
∠CBP = ∠PCB = y
Therefore, PC = BP
Consider , we have
∠ABP = ∠DCP = y
AB = DC (Given)
PC = BP (From above)
So, by SAS theorem, we have
Now,
∠BAP = ∠CDP
And, AP = DP (By c.p.c.t)
∠BAP = ∠CDP = 2x
Now, in
∠ABD + ∠BAD + ∠ADB = 180o
∠ADB + ∠ADC = 180o (Straight angle)
2x + 2y + y = 180o (Therefore, ∠A = 2x, ∠B = 2y, ∠C = y)
2y + 3y = 180o (Therefore, x = y)
5y = 180o
y =
y = 36o
Therefore, x = y = 36o
Now,
∠A = ∠BAC = 2x = 2 * 36o = 72o
Therefore, ∠BAC = 72o
Hence, proved
ABC is a right angled triangle in which ∠A=90° and AB=AC. Find ∠B and ∠C.
Given that ABC is a right angled triangle
Such that,
∠A = 90o
And,
AB = AC
Since,
AB = AC
is also isosceles triangle
Therefore, we can say that is a right angled isosceles triangle.
∠C = ∠B
And,
∠A = 90o
Now, we have
Sum of angles in a triangle = 180o
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
90o + ∠B + ∠B = 180o (From i)
90o + 2∠B = 180o
2∠B = 90o
∠B = 45o
Therefore, ∠B = ∠C = 45o
In Fig. 10.92, it is given that AB = CD and AD = BC. Prove that Δ ADC ≅ Δ CBA.
Given, in the figure
AB = CD
And,
AD = BC
To prove: Δ ADC ≅ Δ CBA
Proof: Consider,
AB = CD (Given)
BC = AD (Given)
AC = AC (Common)
By SSS theorem,
Δ ADC ≅ Δ CBA
Hence, proved
In Δ PQR, if PQ=QR and L, M and N are the mid-point of the sides PQ, QR and RP respectively. Prove that LN=MN.
Given that,
In Δ PQR
PQ = QR
And,
L, M, and N are the mid points of PQ, QR and RP respectively
To prove: LM = MN
Construction: Join L and M, M and N and N and L
Proof: We have,
PL = LQ, QM = MR and RN = NP
Since, L, M and N are mid points of PQ, QR and RP respectively.
And, also PQ = QR
PL = LQ = QM = MR = = (i)
Using mid-point theorem, we have
MN ‖ PQ
And,
MN = PQ = MN = PL = LQ (ii)
Similarly, we have
LN ‖ QR
And,
LN = QR = LN = QM = MR (iii)
From equations (i), (ii) and (ii), we have
PL = LQ = QM = MR = MN = LN
Therefore, LN = MN
Hence, proved
ABC is a triangle and D is the mid-point of BC. The perpendicular from D to AB and AC are equal. Prove that the triangle is isosceles.
Given,
ABC is a triangle and D is the mid-point of BC
Perpendicular from D to AB and AC are equal.
To prove: Triangle is isosceles
Proof: Let DE and DF be perpendiculars from A on AB and AC respectively.
In order to prove that AB = AC, we will prove that Δ BDE ≅ Δ CDF.
In these two triangles, we have
∠BEF =∠CFD = 90°
BD = CD (Therefore, D is the mid-point of BC)
DE=DF (Given)
So, by RHS congruence criterion, we have
Δ BDE ≅ Δ CDF
∠B = ∠C (By c.p.c.t)
AC = AB (By c.p.c.t)
As opposite sides and opposite angles of the triangle are equal.
Therefore, Δ ABC is isosceles
ABC is a triangle in which BE and CF are, respectively, the perpendiculars to the sides AC and AB. If BE=CF, prove that ΔABC is isosceles.
Given that ABC is a triangle in which BE and CF are perpendiculars to the side AC and AB respectively.
Such that,
BE = CF
We have to prove that, is isosceles triangle.
Now, consider
We have,
∠BFC = ∠CEB = 90o (Given)
BC = CB (Given)
CF = BE (Given)
So, by RHS congruence rule, we have
∠FBC = ∠ECB (By c.p.c.t)
∠ABC = ∠ACB (By c.p.c.t)
AC = AB (Opposite sides of equal angles are equal in a triangle)
Therefore, is isosceles.
If perpendiculars from any point within an angle on its arms are congruent, prove that it lies on the bisector of that angle.
Given that perpendiculars from any point within an angle on its arms are congruent.
We have to prove that it lies on the bisector of that angle.
Now, let us consider an ∠ABC and let BP be one of the arm within the angle.
Draw perpendicular PN and PM On the arms BC and BA
Such that,
They meet BC and BA in N and M respectively.
Now, in
We have,
∠BMP = ∠BNP = 90o (Given)
BP = BP (Common)
MP = NP (Given)
So, by RHS congruence rule, we have
∠MBP = ∠NBP (By c.p.c.t)
BP is the angular bisector of ∠ABC
Hence, proved
In Fig. 10.99, AD ⊥ CD and CB ⊥ CD. If AQ=BP and DP =CQ, prove that ∠DAQ = ∠CBP.
Given that in figure,
AD ⊥ CD and CB ⊥ CD
And,
AQ = BP, DP = CQ
WE have to prove that,
∠DAQ = ∠CBP
Given that, DP = QC
Adding PQ on both sides, we get
DP + PQ = PQ + QC
DQ = PC (i)
Now consider , we have
∠ADQ = ∠BCP = 90o (Given)
AQ = BP (Given)
And,
DQ = PC (From i)
So, by RHS congruence rule, we have
Now,
∠DAQ = ∠CBP (By c.p.c.t)
Hence, proved
ABCD is a square, X and Y are points on sides AD and BC respectively such that AY = BX. Prove that BY = AX and ∠BAY = ∠ABX.
Given that ABCD is a square, X and Y are points on the sides AD and BC respectively.
Such that,
AY = BX
We have to prove: BY = AX and ∠BAY = ∠ABX
Join B and X, A and Y
Since, ABCD is a square
∠DAB = ∠CBA = 90o
∠XAB = ∠YBA = 90o (i)
Now, consider
We have,
∠XAB = ∠YBA = 90o [From (i)]
BX = AY (Given)
AB = BA (Common side)
So, by RHS congruence rule, we have
(By c.p.c.t)
Which of the following statements are true (T) and which are false (F):
(i) Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle may be unequal.
(ii) Angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are equal.
(iii) The measure of each angle of an equilateral triangle is 60°.
(iv) If the altitude from one vertex of a triangle bisects the opposite side, then the triangle may be isosceles.
(v) The bisectors of two equal angles of a triangle are equal.
(vi) If the bisector of the vertical angle of a triangle bisects the base, then the triangle may be isosceles.
(vii) The two altitudes corresponding to two equal sides of a triangle need not be equal.
(viii) If any two sides of a right triangle are respectively equal to two sides of other right triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.
(ix) Two right triangles are congruent if hypotenuse and a side of one triangle are respectively equal to the hypotenuse and a side of the other triangle.
(i) False: Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal.
(ii) True: Since, the sides are equal, the corresponding opposite angles must be equal.
(iii) True: Since, all the three angles of an equilateral triangle are equal and sum of the three angles is 180o, so each angle will be equal to = 60o
(iv) False: Here, the altitude from the vertex is also the perpendicular bisector of the opposite side. Here the triangle must be isosceles and may be an equilateral triangle.
(v) True: Since, it is an isosceles triangle, the length of bisector of the two angles are equal.
(vi) False: The angular bisector of the vertex angle is also a median. The triangle must be an isosceles and an equilateral triangle.
(vii) False: Since, two sides are equal the triangle must be an isosceles triangle. The two altitudes corresponding to two equal sides must be equal.
(viii) False: The two right triangles may or may not be congruent.
(ix) True: According to RHS congruence the given statement is true.
Fill in the blanks in the following so that each of the following statements is true.
(i) Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are ………
(i) Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are …………..
(iii) In an equilateral triangle all angles are ……….
(iv) In a Δ ABC, if ∠A=∠C, then AB = ………
(v) If altitudes CE and BF of a triangle ABC are equal, then, AB = ……..
(vi) In an isosceles triangle ABC with AB=AC, if BD and CE are its altitudes, then BD is ….CE.
(vii) In right triangles ABC and DEF, if hypotenuse AB=EF and side AC=DE, then Δ ABC ≅ Δ …….
(i) Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal
(ii) Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal
(iii) In an equilateral triangle all angles are equal
(iv) In a Δ ABC, if ∠A=∠C, then AB = BC
(v) If altitudes CE and BF of a triangle ABC are equal, then, AB = AC
(vi) In an isosceles triangle ABC with AB=AC, if BD and CE are its altitudes, then BD is equal to CE
(vii) In right triangles ABC and DEF, if hypotenuse AB=EF and side AC=DE, then Δ ABC ≅ ΔEFD
In Δ ABC, if ∠A=40° and ∠B=60°. Determine the longest and shortest sides of the triangle.
Given that in Δ ABC
∠A = 40o and ∠B = 60o
We have to find shortest and longest side.
We know that,
Sum of angles of triangle = 180o
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
40o + 60o + ∠C = 180o
100o + ∠C = 180o
∠C = 180o – 100o
= 80o
Now,
40o < 60o < 80o
∠A < ∠B < ∠C
∠C is greater angle and ∠A is smaller angle.
As, ∠A < ∠B < ∠C
BC < AC < AB (Therefore, side opposite to greater angle is larger and side opposite to smaller angle is smaller)
Therefore, AB is longest and BC is smallest or shortest side.
In a Δ ABC, if ∠B=∠C =45°, which is the longest side?
Given that in ,
∠B = ∠C = 45o
We have to find longest side.
We know that,
Sum of angles in a triangle = 180o
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o
∠A + 45o + 45o = 180o
∠A + 90o = 180o
∠A = 90o
Therefore, BC is the longest side because side opposite to greater angle is larger.
In Δ ABC, side AB is produced to D so that BD=BC. If ∠B=60° and ∠A=70°, prove that:
(i) AD > CD (ii) AD > AC
Given that in , side AB is produced to D so that BD = BC and ∠B = 60o, ∠A = 70o
We have to prove that,
(i) AD > CD
And, (ii) AD > AC
First join C and D
Now,
In ,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o (Sum of all angles of triangle)
∠C = 180o – 70o – 60o
= 50o
∠C = 50o
∠ACB = 50o (i)
And also in ,
∠DBC = 180o - ∠ABC (Therefore, ∠ABD is straight angle)
= 180o – 60o
= 120o
BD = BC (Given)
∠BCD = ∠BDC (Therefore, angle opposite to equal sides are equal)
Now,
∠DBC + ∠BCD + ∠BDC = 180o (Sum of all sides of triangle)
120o + ∠BCD + ∠BCD = 180o
2∠BCD = 180o – 120o
2∠BCD = 60o
∠BCD = 30o
Therefore, ∠BCD = ∠BDC = 30o (ii)
Now, consider ,
∠BAC = ∠DAC = 70o (Given)
∠BDC = ∠ADC = 30o [From (ii)]
∠ACD = ∠ACB + ∠BCD
= 50o + 30o [From (i) and (ii)]
= 80o
Now,
∠ADC < ∠DAC < ∠ACD
AC < DC < AD (Therefore, side opposite to greater angle is longer and smaller angle is smaller)
AD > CD
And,
AD > AC
Hence, proved
We have,
∠ACD > ∠DAC
And,
∠ACD > ∠ADC
AD > DC
And,
AD > AC (Therefore, side opposite to greater angle is longer and smaller angle is smaller)
Is it possible to draw a triangle with sides of length 2 cm, 3 cm, and 7 cm?
Given, Length of sides are 2cm, 3cm and 7cm.
We have to check whether it is possible to draw a triangle with the given length of sides.
We know that,
A triangle can be drawn only when the sum of any two sides is greater than the third side.
Here,
2 + 3>7
So, the triangle does not exist.
In Δ ABC, ∠B=35°, ∠C=65° and the bisector of ∠ABC meets BC in P. Arrange AP, BP and CP in descending order.
Given: ∠B = 35°
∠C = 65°
The bisector of ∠ABC meets BC in P
We have to arrange AP, BO and CP in descending order
In Δ ACP, we have
∠ACP > ∠CAP
AP > CP (i)
In Δ ABP, we have
∠BAP > ∠ABP
BP > AP (ii)
From (i) and (ii), we have
BP > AP > CP
O is any point in the interior of Δ ABC. Prove that
(i) AB + AC > OB + OC
(ii) AB + BC + CA > OA + OB + OC
(iii) OA + OB + OC > (AB + BC + CA)
Given that, O is any point in the interior of
We have to prove:
(i) AB + AC > OB + OC
(ii) AB + BC + CA > OA + OB + OC
(iii) OA + OB + OC > (AB + BC + CA)
We know that,
In a triangle sum of any two sides is greater than the third side.
So, we have
In
AB + BC > AC
BC + AC > AB
AC + AB > BC
In ,
OB + OC > BC (i)
In ,
OA + OC > AC (ii)
In ,
OA + OB > AB (iii)
Now, extend BO to meet AC in D.
In , we have
AB + AD > BD
AB + AD > BO + OD (iv) [Therefore, BD = BO + OD]
Similarly,
In , we have
OD + DC > OC (v)
(i) Adding (iv) and (v), we get
AB + AD + OD + DC > BO + OD + OC
AB + (AD + DC) > OB + OC
AB + AC > OB + OC (vi)
Similarly, we have
BC + BC > OA + OC (vii)
And,
CA + CB > OA + OB (viii)
(ii) Adding (vi), (vii) and (viii), we get
AB + AC + BC + BA + CA + CB > OB + OC + OA + OC + OA + OB
2AB + 2BC + 2CA > 2OA + 2OB + 2OC
2 (AB + BC + CA) > 2 (OA + OB + OC)
AB + BC + CA > OA + OB + OC
(iii) Adding (i), (ii) and (iii), we get
OB + OC + OA + OC + OA + OB > BC + AC + AB
2OA + 2OB + 2OC > AB + BC + CA
2 (OA + OB + OC) > AB + BC + CA
Therefore, (OA + OB + OC) > (AB+ BC + CA)
Prove that the perimeter of a triangle is greater than the sum of its altitudes.
Given: A in which AD perpendicular BC and BE perpendicular AC and CF perpendicular AB.
To prove: AD + BE + CF < AB + BC + AC
Proof: We know that all the segments that can be drawn into a given line, from a point not lying on it, perpendicular distance i.e. the perpendicular line segment is the shortest. Therefore,
AD perpendicular BC
AB > AD and AC > AD
AB + AC > 2AD (i)
Similarly,
BE perpendicular AC
BA > BE and BC > BE
BA + BC > 2BE (ii)
And also
CF perpendicular AB
CA > CF and CB > CF
CA + CB > 2CF (iii)
Adding (i), (ii) and (iii), we get
AB + AC + BA + BC + CA + CB > 2AD + 2BE + 2CF
2AB + 2BC + 2CA > 2 (AD + BE + CF)
2 (AB + BC + CA) > 2 (AD + BE + CF)
AB + BC + CA > AD + BE + CF
The perimeter of the triangle is greater than the sum of its altitudes.
Hence, proved
Prove that in a quadrilateral the sum of all the sides is greater than the sum of its diagonals.
Given: Let ABCD is a quadrilateral with AC and BD as its diagonals
To Prove: Sum of all the sides of a quadrilateral is greater than the sum of its diagonals
Proof: Consider a quadrilateral ABCD where AC and BD are the diagonals
AB+BC > AC (i) (Sum of two sides is greater than the third side)
AD+DC > AC (ii)
AB+AD > BD (iii)
DC+BC > BD (iv)
Adding (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
AB+BC+AD+DC+AB+AD+DC+BC > AC+AC+BD+BD
2(AB+BC+CD+DA) > 2(AC+BD)
AB+BC+CD+DA > AC+BC
Hence, proved that the Sum of all the sides of a quadrilateral is greater than the sum of its diagonals
In Fig. 10.131, prove that:
(i) CD + DA + AB + BC > 2AC
(ii) CD+DA +AB > BC
Given to prove,
(i) CD + DA + AB + BC > 2AC
(ii) CD+DA +AB > BC
From the given figure,
We know that,
In a triangle sum of any two sides is greater than the third side.
(i) So,
In , we have
AB + BC > AC (1)
In , we have
CD + DA > AC (2)
Adding (1) and (2), we get
AB + BC + CD + DA > AC + AC
CD + DA + AB + BC > 2 AC
(ii) Now, in , we have
CD + DA > AC
Add AB on both sides, we get
CD + DA +AB > AC + AB > BC
CD + DA + AB > BC
Hence, proved
Which of the following statements are true (T) and which are false (F)?
(i) Sum of the three sides of a triangle is less than the sum of its three altitudes.
(ii) Sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater than twice the median drawn to the third side.
(iii) Sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side.
(iv) Difference of any two sides of a triangle is equal to the third side.
(v) If two angles of a triangle are unequal, then the greater angle has the larger side opposite to it.
(vi) Of all the line segments that can be drawn from a point to a line not containing it, the perpendicular line segment is the shortest one.
(i) False: Sum of three sides of a triangle is greater than sum of its three altitudes.
(ii) True
(iii) True
(iv) False: The difference of any two sides of a triangle is less than the third side.
(v) True: The side opposite to greater angle is longer and smaller angle is shorter in a triangle.
(vi) True: The perpendicular distance is the shortest distance from a point to a line not containing it.
Fill in the blanks to make the following statements true:
(i) In a right triangle the hypotenuse is the …….side.
(ii) The sum of three altitudes of a triangle is …… than its perimeter.
(iii) The sum of any two sides of a triangle is ….. than the third side.
(iv) If two angles of a triangle are unequal, then the smaller angle has the …. side opposite to it.
(v) Difference of any two sides of a triangle is ……. than the third side.
(vi) If two sides of a triangle are unequal, then the larger side has ……. angle opposite to it.
(i) In a right triangle the hypotenuse is the largest side.
(ii) The sum of three altitudes of a triangle is less than its perimeter.
(iii) The sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side.
(iv) If two angles of a triangle are unequal, then the smaller angle has the smaller side opposite to it.
(v) Difference of any two sides of a triangle is less than the third side.
(vi) If two sides of a triangle are unequal, then the larger side has greater angle opposite to it.
In two congruent triangles ABC and DEF, if AB = DE and BC = EF. Name the pairs of equal angles.
By c.p.c.t. that is corresponding part of congruent triangles, the pair of equal angles are:
∠A = ∠D, ∠B = ∠E, ∠C = ∠F
If Δ ABC ≅ Δ LKM, then side of Δ LKM equal to side AC of Δ ABC is
A. LK
B. KM
C. LM
D. None of these
Since, by corresponding part of congruent triangle AC of ABC is equal to the LM of LKM.
In two triangles ABC and DEF, it is given that ∠A = ∠D, ∠B = ∠E and ∠C = ∠F. Are the two triangles necessarily congruent?
No, the two triangles are not necessarily congruent in the given case as knowing only angle-angle-angle (AAA) does not work because it can produce similar but not congruent triangles.
If Δ ABC ≅ Δ ACB, then Δ ABC is isosceles with
A. AB = AC
B. AB = BC
C. AC = BC
D. None of these
AB and AC are the equal sides of equilateral triangle ABC because only then after reverting it to form ACB, the two triangles can be proved congruent.
If Δ ABC ≅ Δ PQR and Δ ABC is not congruent to Δ PQR, then which of the following not true:
A. BC = PQ
B. AC = PR
C. AB = PQ
D. QR = BC
Since, BC and PQ are the non c.p.c.t. part of the two given triangles, hence we cannot judge them to be equal or not from the given information about them.
If ABC and DEF are two triangles such that AC = 2.5 cm, BC = 5 cm, ∠C = 75°, DE = 2.5 cm, DF = 5 cm and ∠D = 75°. Are two triangles congruent?
Yes, the given triangles are congruent as AC=DE, BC = DF and ∠D is equal to ∠C. Hence, By SAS theorem triangle ABC is congruent to triangle EDF.
In triangle ABC and PQR three equality relations between some parts are as follows:
AB = QP, ∠B = ∠P and BC = PR
State which of the congruence conditions applies:
A. SAS
B. ASA
C. SSS
D. RHS
Since, two adjacent sides and the so formed angle with the two sides are shown equal while proving them congruent. Hence, by S.A.S. theorem the two triangles can be proved congruent.
In two triangles ABC and ADC, if AB = AD and BC = CD. Are they congruent?
Yes, the given triangles are congruent as AB= AD, BC= CD and AC is a common side. Hence, by SSS theorem triangle ABC is congruent to triangle ADC.
In triangles ABC and PQR, if ∠A=∠R, ∠B=∠P and AB=RP, then which one of the following congruence conditions applies:
A. SAS
B. ASA
C. SSS
D. RHS
Since, the two adjacent angles and the contained side are shown equal while proving the two triangles congruent. Hence, by A.S.A. theorem the two triangles can be proved congruent.
In triangles ABC and CDE, if AC = CE, BC = CD, ∠A= 60°, ∠C= 30° and ∠D = 90°. Are two triangles congruent?
Yes, the two given triangles are congruent because AC = CE, BC= CD
And ∠B = ∠D= 90°.
Therefore by SSA criteria triangle ABC is congruent to triangle CDE.
In Δ PQR ≅ Δ EFD then ED =
A. PQ
B. QR
C. PR
D. None of these
Since, by corresponding part of congruent triangle ED of EFD is equal to the PR of PQR.
ABC is an isosceles triangle in which AB = AC. BE and CF are its two medians. Show that BE=CF.
Given,
ABC is an isosceles triangle
AB = AC
BE and CF are two medians
To prove: BE = CF
Proof: In
CE = BF (Since, AC = AB = = AB = CE = BF)
∠ECB = ∠FBC (Angle opposite to equal sides are equal)
BC = BC (Common)
Therefore, By SAS theorem
BEC
(By c.p.c.t)
In Δ PQR ≅ Δ EFD then ∠E =
A. ∠P
B. ∠Q
C. ∠R
D. None of these
Since, by corresponding part of congruent triangle ∠E of EFD is equal to the ∠P of PQR.
Find the measure of each angle of an equilateral triangle.
Let ABC is an equilateral triangle
We know that all the angles in an equilateral triangle are equal.
Therefore,
∠A = ∠B = ∠C (i)
Now,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180o (Sum of all angles of a triangle)
∠A + ∠A + ∠A = 180o
3∠A = 180o
∠A =
= 60o
Hence, the measure of each angle of an equilateral triangle is 60o.
In a Δ ABC, if AB = AC and BC is produced to D such that ∠ACD =100°, then ∠A =
A. 20°
B. 40°
C. 60°
D. 80°
∠ACB + ∠ACD = 180°
On solving we get,
∠ACB = 80°
∠ABC = ∠ACB = 80° (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)
In ABC,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C= 180°
∠A + 80° + 80° = 180°
∠A = 20°
CDE is an equilateral triangle formed on a side CD of a square ABCD. Show that Δ ADE ≅ Δ BCE.
Given: An equilateral triangle CDE is on side CD of square ABCD
To prove:
Proof: ∠EDC = ∠DCE = ∠CED = 60o (Angles of equilateral triangle)
∠ABC = ∠BCD = ∠CDA = ∠DAB = 90o (Angles of square)
∠EDA = ∠EDC + ∠CDA
= 60o + 90o
= 150o (i)
Similarly,
∠ECB = 150o (ii)
In
ED = EC (Sides of equilateral triangle)
AD = BC (Sides of square)
∠EDA = ∠ECB [From (i) and (ii)]
Therefore, By SAS theorem
In an isosceles triangle, if the vertex angle is twice the sum of the base angles, then the measure of vertex angle of the triangle is
A. 100°
B. 120°
C. 110°
D. 130°
Let the base angles be x each,
Vertex angle = 2(x + x) = 4x
Now, since the sum of all the angles of a triangle is 180°
x + x + 4x = 180°
6x = 180°
x = 30°
Therefore, vertex angle= 4x = 120°
Prove that the sum of three altitudes of a triangle is less than the sum of its sides.
In APB,
AP is a median
Angle APB is greater than angle ABP
So angle opposite to greater side is longer
Therefore, AB is greater than AP
Hence proved that in triangle APB the side of the triangle is more than the median or altitude AP of the triangle.
Similarly, in the same manner the other triangles can also be proved.
In Fig. 10.134, if AB = AC and ∠B = ∠C. Prove that BQ = CP.
Given,
∠B = ∠C
AB = AC
To Prove: BQ = CP
Proof: In ABQ and ACP
∠B = ∠C (Given)
AB = AC (Given)
∠A = ∠A (Common)
Hence, by A.S.A. Theorem
ABQ ACP
BQ = CP (By c.p.c.t)
D, E, F are the mid-point of the sides BC, CA and AB respectively of Δ ABC. Then Δ DEF is congruent to triangle
A. ABC
B. AEF
C. BFD, CDE
D. AFE, BFD, CDE
Since, the so formed triangle divides the complete triangle ABC into four congruent triangles.
Which of the following is not criterion for congruence of triangles?
A. SAS
B. SSA
C. ASA
D. SSS
Since the two triangles with two adjacent sides and an angle adjacent to any one side among them are shown equal, then the two triangles will be similar but not necessarily congruent.
In Fig. 10.135, the measure of ∠B’AC’ is
A. 50°
B. 60°
C. 70°
D. 80°
In ABC and A'B'C',
AB= A'B' (Given)
∠B = ∠B'(Given)
BC = B'C' (Given)
Hence, by S.A.S. theorem,
ABC A'B'C'
Therefore,
By c.p.c.t
∠A = ∠A'
3x = 2x +20
x = 20°
Therefore angle A' = 2x +20
= 60°
If ABC and DEF are two triangles such that Δ ABC≅ Δ FDE and AB =5 cm, ∠B = 40° and ∠A =80°, Then, which of the following is true?
A. DF = 5 cm, ∠F= 60°
B. DE = 5 cm, ∠E= 60°
C. DF = 5 cm, ∠E= 60°
D. DE = 5 cm, ∠D= 40°
In ABC,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C= 180
80° + 40°+ ∠C = 180°
∠C = 60°
Now, by c.p.c.t
AB = DF = 5cm
And
∠C = ∠E = 60°
In Fig. 10.136, AB ⊥ BE and FE ⊥ BE. If BC=DE and AB=EF, then Δ ABD is congruent to
A. Δ EFC
B. Δ ECF
C. Δ CEF
D. Δ FEC
In ABD and FEC,
AB= FE (Given)
∠B = ∠E (Each 90°)
BC = DE (Given)
Add CD both sides, we get
BD = EC
Therefore, by S.A.S. theorem,
ABD FEC
In Fig. 10.138, if AE||DC and AB=AC, the value of ∠ABD is
A. 75°
B. 110°
C. 120°
D. 130°
∠EAP = ∠BCA (Corresponding angles)
∠BCA = 70°
∠CBA = ∠BCA (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)
∠CBA = 70°
Now,
∠ABD + ∠CBA = 180°
∠ABD + 70 = 180°
∠ABD = 110°
In Fig. 10.139, ABC is an isosceles triangle whose side AC is produced to E. Through C, CD is drawn parallel to BA. The value of x is
A. 52°
B. 76°
C. 156°
D. 104°
∠B = ∠C (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)
In ABC,
∠A + ∠B+ ∠C= 180°
∠A = 76°
Now,
∠BAC= ∠ACD (Alternate angles)
∠ACD = 76°
Now,
∠ACD + ∠ECD= 180°
x = 180- 76°
x = 104°
In Fig. 10.140, X is a point in the interior of square ABCD.AXYZ is also a square. If DY = 3 cm and AZ = 2 cm, then BY =
A. 5 cm
B. 6 cm
C. 7 cm
D. 8 cm
∠Z = 90° (Angle of square)
Therefore, AZD is a right angle triangle,
By Pythagoras theorem,
AD2 = AZ2 + ZD2
AD2 = 22 + (2+3)2
AD2 = 4 + 25
AD = √29
In AXB, withX as right angle,
By Pythagoras theorem,
AB2 = AX2 + XB2
XB2 = 29-4
XB = 5
BY = XB + XY
= 5 + 2
= 7cm
ABC, is an isosceles triangle such that AB=AC and AD is the median to base BC. Then, ∠BAD=
A. 55°
B. 70°
C. 35°
D. 110°
For an isosceles triangle ∠ABC = ∠ACB = 35°
Let the ∠ADB be x
Then,
∠ADC = 180o - x
As AD is median so BD = CD
And for isosceles triangle AB = AC
So,
= = 1
By angle bisector theorem,
∠BAD = ∠CAD = y (Let)
For BAD
35 + x + y =180 (i)
For DAC
35 + 180 – x + y = 180 (ii)
35 + y = x
Therefore,
35 + 34 + y + y = 180o
2y + 70 = 180o
2y = 100o
y = 55o
Therefore,
∠BAD = ∠CAD = 55o
In Fig. 10.141, ABC is a triangle in which ∠B =2∠C. D is a point on side such that AD bisects ∠BAC and AB=CD. BE is the bisector of ∠B. The measure of ∠BAC is
[Hint: Δ ABE≅ Δ DCE]
A. 72°
B. 73°
C. 74°
D. 95°
Given that ABC
BE is bisector of ∠Band AD is bisector of ∠BAC
∠B = 2 ∠C
By exterior angle theorem in triangle ADC
∠ADB = ∠DAC + ∠C (i)
In ADB,
∠ABD + ∠BAD + ∠ADB = 180o
2 ∠C + ∠BAD + ∠DAC + ∠C = 180o [From (i)]
3 ∠C + ∠BAC = 180o
∠BAC = 180o – 3 ∠C (ii)
Therefore,
AB = CD
∠C = ∠DAC
∠C = 1/2 ∠BAC (iii)
Putting value of Angle C in (ii), we get
∠BAC = 180o – 1/2 ∠BAC
∠BAC + ∠BAC = 180o
∠BAC = 180o
∠BAC =
= 72o
∠BAC = 72o
In Fig. 10.142, if AC is bisector of ∠BAD such that AB=3 cm and AC=5 cm, then CD=
A. 2 cm
B. 3 cm
C. 4 cm
D. 5 cm
In using Pythagoras theorem, we get
AB2 + BC2 = AC2
9 + BC2 = 25
BC = 4 cm
In
∠BAC = ∠CAD (Therefore, AC is bisector of ∠A)
∠B = ∠D = 90o
∠ABC + ∠BCA + ∠CAB = 180o
∠CAD + ∠ADC + ∠DCA = 180o
∠ABC + ∠BCA + ∠CAB = ∠CAD + ∠ADC + ∠DCA
∠BCA = ∠DCA (i)
In
∠CAB = ∠CAD (Therefore, AC is bisector of ∠A)
∠BCA = ∠DCA [From (i)
AC = AC (Common)
By ASA theorem, we have
BC = CD (By c.p.c.t)
CD = 4cm