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In triangle ABC, ∠B = 90o and D is the mid-point of BC. Prove that: AC2 = AD2 + 3CD2. - Mathematics

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In triangle ABC, ∠B = 90o and D is the mid-point of BC.

Prove that: AC2 = AD2 + 3CD2.

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उत्तर

In ΔABC

AB2 + BC2 = AC2

as [BC = 2CD]

AB2 + 4CD2 = AC2           ....(1)

In ΔABD,

AD2 = AB2 + BD2 = AB2 + CD2                    ....(2)

Subtracting (1) and (2)

AC2 - AD2 = AB2 + 4CD2 - (AB2 + CD2)

AC2 - AD2 = 3CD2

AC2 = AD2 + 3CD2

Hence proved.

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