ABC is an isosceles triangle in which altitude BE and CF are drawn to equal sides AC and AB respectively (Fig. 7.15). Show that these altitudes are equal. -Maths 9th

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In △ABE and △ACF,  we have ∠BEA=∠CFA (Each 90 0  ) ∠A=∠A (Common angle)  AB=AC (Given) ∴△ABE≅△ACF (By SAS congruence criteria) ∴BF=CF   [C.P.C.T]

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