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If a circle is touching the side BC of △ ABC at P and is touching AB and AC produced at Q and R respectively (see the figure).Prove that AQ = \(\frac12\) (perimeter of △ ABC). |
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Answer» Given: A circle touching the side BC of △ABC at P and AB,AC produced at Q and R respectively. Proof: Lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal. ⇒ AQ = AR, BQ = BP, CP = CR. Perimeter of △ABC = AB + BC + CA = AB + (BP + PC) + (AR – CR) = (AB + BQ) + (PC) + (AQ – PC) since [AQ = AR, BQ = BP, CP = CR] = AQ + AQ = 2AQ ⇒ AQ = \(\frac12\)(Perimeter of △ABC) ∴ AQ is the half of the perimeter of △ABC |
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