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Triangles

Question
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ABC is a triangle in which altitudes BE and CF to sides AC and AB are equal (see the given figure). Show that

(i) ΔABE ≅ ΔACF

(ii) AB = AC, i.e., ABC is an isosceles triangle.

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Solution

(i) In ΔABE and ΔACF,

∠AEB = ∠AFC (Each 90º)

∠A = ∠A (Common angle)

BE = CF (Given)

∴ ΔABE ≅ ΔACF (By AAS congruence rule)

(ii) It has already been proved that

ΔABE ≅ ΔACF

⇒ AB = AC (By CPCT)