In a , AB = BC = CA = 2 a and . Prove that
(i) (ii) Area () =
(i) In ABD and ACD
ADB=ADC=90
AB=AC (given)
AD=AD (common)
ADBACD
BD=CD=a (By c.p.c.t)
In ADB
AD2+BD2=AB2
AD2+a2=(2a)2
AD2=4a2-a2
AD2=3a2
AD=a
(ii) Area of ABC=1/2xBCxAD
= 1/2x2axa
=3a2