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$ABC$ is a triangle and $D$ is the mid-point of $BC$. The perpendiculars from $D$ to $AB$ and $AC$ are equal. Prove that the triangle is isosceles.
Given:
$ABC$ is a triangle and $D$ is the mid-point of $BC$. The perpendiculars from $D$ to $AB$ and $AC$ are equal.
To do:
We have to prove that the triangle is isosceles.
Solution:
In $\triangle ABC, D$ is mid-point of $BC$
$DE \perp AB, DF \perp AC$ and $DE = DF$
In $\triangle BDE$ and $\triangle CDF$,
$DE = DF$
$BD = CD$
Therefore, by RHS axiom,
$\triangle BDE \cong \triangle CDF$
This implies,
$\angle B = \angle C$
In $\triangle ABC$,
$\angle B = \angle C$
This implies,
$AC = AB$ (Sides opposite to equal angles are equal)
Therefore,
$\triangle ABC$ is an isosceles triangle.
Hence proved.
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