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Δ ABC and Δ DBC are two isosceles triangles on the same base BC and vertices A and D are on the same side of BC (see Figure). If AD is extended to intersect BC at P, show that (i) Δ ABD ≅ Δ ACD (ii) Δ ABP ≅ Δ ACP (iii) AP bisects ∠ A as well as ∠ D. (iv) AP is the perpendicular bisector of BC.

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Prove by the Side-Side-Side (SSS) congruence criterion.
How to Substituting these equalities.
TRIANGLES Solutions for Class 9th Maths.
9th Maths EXERCISE 7.3,Page No:128, Questions No:1, Session 2023-2024.

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  1. In ΔABD and ΔACD,
    AB = AC [∵ Given]
    BD = CD [∵ Given]
    AD = AD [∵ Common]
    Hence, ΔABD ≅ ΔACD [∵ SSS Congruency Rule]

    (ii) In ΔABD ≅ ΔACD, [∵ Proved above]
    ∠BAD = ∠CAD [∵ CPCT]
    In ΔABP and ΔACP,
    AB = AC [∵ Given]
    ∠BAP = ∠CAP [∵ Proved above]
    AP = AP [∵ Common]
    Hence, ΔABP ≅ ΔACP [∵ SAS Congruency Rule]

    (III) In ΔABD ≅ ΔACD [∵ Proved above]
    ∠BAD = ∠CAD [∵ CPCT]
    ∠BDA = ∠CDA [∵ CPCT]
    Hence, AP bisects both the angles A and D.

    (iv) In ΔABP ≅ ΔACP [∵ Proved above]
    BP = CP [∵ CPCT]
    ∠BPA = ∠CPA [∵ CPCT]
    ∠BPA + ∠CPA = 180° [∵ Linear pair]
    ⇒∠CPA + ∠CPA = 180° [∵∠BPA = ∠CPA]
    ⇒ 2∠CPA = 180° ⇒∠CPA = (180°/2 = 90°
    ⇒ AP is perpendicular to BC. ⇒ AP is Perpendicular bisector of BC. [∵ BP = CP]

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