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)


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