A triangle ABC is right angled at A. L is a point on BC such that AL ⊥ BC. Prove that ∠BAL = ∠ACB.
It is given to us –
ΔABC is a right - angled triangle.
∠A = 90°
L is a point on BC
AL ⊥ BC
We have to prove ∠BAL = ∠ACB.
We know that the sum of the angles of a triangle is equal to 180°. Thus, in ΔABC,
∠BAC + ∠B + ∠C = 180° - - - - (i)
Now, in ΔABL,
AL ⊥ BC, i.e., ∠ALB = 90°
Since, the sum of the angles of a triangle is equal to 180°,
∠BAL + ∠ALB + ∠B = 180° - - - - (ii)
From equation (i) and equation (ii), we can say that
∠BAC + ∠B + ∠C = ∠BAL + ∠ALB + ∠B
⇒ ∠C + ∠BAC = ∠BAL + ∠ALB
⇒ ∠C = ∠BAL (Since, ∠A = 90° and ∠ALB = 90°, so they are equal)
⇒ ∠BAL = ∠ACB
Hence, proved.