Draw a diagram and prove that, In an isosceles triangle, the median joining the vertex formed by intersection of equal sides) to the mid point of opposite side is also an altitude.

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Lets prove in reverse order that if mentioned condition is true then it will be an isosceles triangle.
We form our diagram from given information , As :

Here AD is our median and perpendicular on line BC , So

BD  =  CD                                                                        ---- ( 1 )

and

ADB  =  ADC  =  90°                                 ---- ( 2 )

In ADB  and ADC 

BD  =  CD                                                                       ( From equation 1 )

ADB  =  ADC                                                 ( From equation 2 )

And

AD  =  AD                                                                       ( Common side )

Therefore ,

ADB  and ADC                                                 ( By SAS rule )

So,

AB  =  AC                                                                         ( By CPCT )

In ABC , AB  =  AC ( As we proved ) , So

ABC is a isosceles triangle .                                        ( Hence proved )
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