D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a ΔABC. In each of the following cases, determine whether DE || BC or not.


AD = 5.7 cm, DB = 9.5 cm, AE = 4.8 cm and EC = 8 cm.

Here, by applying converse of Thale’s theorem we can conclude whether or not DE BC.

By Thale’s theorem,



Solving for ,


…(i)


Solving for ,


…(ii)


As equation (i) is equal to equation (ii),



it satisfies Thale’s theorem.


Hence, we can say DE BC.


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