Question

A triangle ABC is drawn to circumscribe a circle
of . 4 cm such that the segments BD and
DC into which BC is divided by the point of
contact D are of lengths 8 cm and 6 cm
respectively (see Fig. 10.14). Find the sides AB
and AC.
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the area of traingle in two ways:

firstly by heron's formula and the half base × height.

Equate both the areas you'll get the value of x.