In Fig. 6.59, ABC is a triangle in which ∠ABC < 90° and AD ⊥ BC. Prove that: AC² = AB² + BC² - 2BC.BD.

Solution:

Using Pythagoras Theorem In ΔADC as ∠ADC = 90°

AC² = AD² + DC²

AC² = AD² + [BC - BD]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.

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In Fig. 6.59, ABC is a triangle in which ∠ABC < 90° and AD ⊥ BC. Prove that: AC² = AB² + BC² - 2BC.BD.

NCERT Class 10 Maths Solutions Chapter 6 Exercise 6.6 Question 4

Summary:

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

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