In Fig. 6.58, ABC is a triangle in which ∠ABC > 90° and AD ⊥ CB produced. Prove that: AC² = AB² + BC² + 2BC.BD

Solution:

ΔADC is a right triangle as ∠ADC = 90°

Using Pythagoras theorem,

AC² = AD² + CD²

AC² = AD² + (BD + BC)²

AC² = AD² + BD² + BC² + 2BC × BD

AC² = AB² + BC² + 2BC × BD [∵ In ΔADB, AB² = AD² + BD²]

Hence it is proved that, AC² = AB² + BC² + 2BC.BD.

☛ Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Maths Chapter 6

Video Solution:

In Fig. 6.58, ABC is a triangle in which ∠ABC > 90° and AD ⊥ CB produced. Prove that AC² = AB² + BC² + 2BC.BD

NCERT Class 10 Maths Solutions Chapter 6 Exercise 6.6 Question 3

Summary:

In the above figure, ABC is a triangle in which ∠ABC > 90° and AD ⊥ CB produced. Hence it is proved that AC² = AB² + BC² + 2BC.BD

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