Question

In the diagram abc=adb=90, ad=p and dc=q. Use similar triangles to show that x2=pz plzz anyoneee

Answer 1

Answer:

By comparing the ratios of sides in similar triangles ΔABC and ΔADB,we can say that $x^{2} =pz$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that ∠ABC=∠ADC, AD=p and DC=q.

Let us take compare Δ ABC and  Δ ADB in the attached file , ∠A is common in both triangles

                                                                     and given ∠ABC=∠ADB=90°

Hence using AA postulate, ΔABC ≈ ΔADB.

Now we will equate respective side ratios in both triangles.

$\frac{AB}{AC}= \frac{AD}{AB}=\frac{BD}{BC}$

Since we don't know BD , BC let us take first equality and plugin the variables given in respective sides.

$\frac{x}{z}= \frac{p}{x}$

Cross multiply

$x^{2}=pz$

Hence proved.