In a Δ PQR, if PQ=QR and L, M and N are the mid points of the sides PQ, QR and RP respectively, Prove that LN=MN.
Given that in Δ PQR,
PQ = QR
And, L, M, N are the mid points of the sides PQ, QR and RP respectively.
We have to prove that,
LN = MN
Here, we can observe that PQR is an isosceles triangle
PQ = QR
And, ∠QPR = ∠QRP (i)
And also, L and M are the mid points of PQ and QR respectively
PL = LQ =
QM = MR =
And, PQ = QR
PL = LQ = QM = MR = =
(ii)
Now, in
LP = MR (From ii)
∠LPN = ∠MRN (From i)
PN = NR (N is the mid-point of PR)
Hence, By SAS theorem
, LN = MN (By c.p.c.t)