In ∆ABC, AB = AC and D is a point on BC. If BD = 5 cm, AB = 12 cm and
| In ∆ABC, AB = AC and D is a point on BC. If BD = 5 cm, AB = 12 cm and AD = 8 cm, then the length of CD is :
A. 16 cm
B. 14 cm
C. 16.2 cm
D. 14.8 cm
Right Answer is: A
SOLUTION
Let CD =
Then,
By Stewart theorem,
Where
Hence,
We take the positive value –
So, Required ⇒ CD =
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In ∆ABC, AB = AC and D is a point on BC. If BD = 5 cm, AB = 12 cm and