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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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
In
BD = CD ( From equation 1 )
And
AD = AD ( Common side )
Therefore ,
So,
AB = AC ( By CPCT )
In
Regards