A triangle ABC is drawn to circumscribe a circle of radius4cm such that the segments BD and DC into which BC isdivided by the point of contact D are of lengths 8 cm and 6cm respectively (see fig). Find the sides AB and AC
Question
A triangle ABC is drawn to circumscribe a circle of radius4cm such that the segments BD and DC into which BC isdivided by the point of contact D are of lengths 8 cm and 6cm respectively (see fig). Find the sides AB and AC
Solution
The problem is based on the concept of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
Given that, BD = 8 cm and DC = 6 cm.
Since the tangents from an external point are equal, we can say that AD = AB and CD = AC.
Therefore, AB = AD = BD = 8 cm and AC = CD = DC = 6 cm.
So, the sides AB and AC of the triangle ABC are 8 cm and 6 cm respectively.
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