Question

In figure, ABC and ABD are two triangles on the base AB. If line segment CD is bisected by AB at O, show that ar(ΔABC) = ar(ΔABD).

Answer 1

Draw two perpendiculars CP and DQ on AB.

Now,

ar(ΔABC) = 1/2×AB×CP ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅(1)

ar(ΔABD) = 1/2×AB×DQ ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅(2)

To prove the result, ar(ΔABC) = ar(ΔABD), we have to show that CP = DQ.

In right angled triangles, ΔCPO and ΔDQO

∠CPO = ∠DQO = 90o

CO = OD (Given)

∠COP = ∠DOQ (Vertically opposite angles)

By AAS condition: ΔCP0 ≅ ΔDQO

So, CP = DQ …………..(3)

(By CPCT)

From equations (1), (2) and (3), we have

ar(ΔABC) = ar(ΔABD)

Hence proved.

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