9th Class Mathematics Triangles Question Bank Triangles

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    In the figure given,\[~AB=AC,\] \[E\] is midpoint of \[AB\] and \[F\] is midpoint of\[AC\]. What is the length of\[BF\]?    

    A) \[AE\]                           

    B)        \[CF\]               

    C)        \[BE\]                           

    D)        \[CE\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    In \[\Delta ABC,AB=AC\](given) E and F are respectively the mid-points of the sides AB and AC. \[\Rightarrow \]\[AE=\frac{1}{2}AB\]and \[AF=\frac{1}{2}AC\] We know that halves of the equal sides are equal \[\Rightarrow \]\[AE=AF\]            ?..(i) Now, in  \[\Delta ABF\]and \[\Delta ACF,\] \[AB=AC\](Given) \[\angle BAF=\angle CAE\]          (Each\[=\angle A.\]) \[AE=AF\]                     [By (i)] Thus, \[\Delta ABF\cong \Delta ACE\](By S.A.S. congruence) \[\therefore \]\[BF=CE(c.p.c.t)\]


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