Points D and E are taken on sides AB and AC of triangle ABC such that DB=5AB and EC=5AE. If BC=18cm,then,find the length of DE.
Sunita
8 Years agoGrade 9
1 Answer
Arun
8 Years ago
first prove triangle ABC similar triangle ade angle A is common angle B = angle D(BC//DE, corresponding angle are equal) therefore triangle are similar thus by proportional property of similar triangles AD/AB = DE/BC Hope now you are able to proceed. Regards Arun (askIITians forum expert)