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xxTIMURxx [149]
3 years ago
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In ∆ABC, the altitudes from vertex B and C intersect at point M, so that BM = CM. Prove that ∆ABC is isosceles.

Mathematics
2 answers:
Strike441 [17]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Given: ∆ABC with the altitudes from vertex B  and C intersect at point M, so that BM = CM.

To prove:∆ABC is isosceles

Proof:-Let the altitudes from vertex B intersects AB at D and from C intersects AC at E( with reference to the figure)

Consider ΔBMC where BM=MC

Then ∠CBM=∠MCB......(1)(Angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are equal)

Now Consider ΔDMB and ΔCME

∠D=∠E.......(each 90°)

BM=MC...............(given)

∠CME=∠BMD........(vertically opposite angles)

So by ASA congruency criteria

ΔDMB ≅ ΔCME

∴∠DBM=∠MCE........(2)(corresponding parts of a congruent triangle are equal)

Adding (1) and (2),we get

∠DBM+∠CBM=∠MCB+∠MCE

⇒∠DBC=∠BCE

⇒∠B=∠C⇒AB=AC(sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal)⇒∆ABC is an isosceles triangle .

charle [14.2K]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

m∠MBC = m∠MCB

 by reason: Base Angles

Step-by-step explanation:

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