Math Problem Statement

Can you solve these sums with the steps?

Can you solve these sums with the steps?

Solution

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4) Triangle ABCABC with BAC=90\angle BAC = 90^\circ and ADBCAD \perp BC:

(i) Prove that ADBCAB\triangle ADB \sim \triangle CAB:

  1. ADB\triangle ADB and CAB\triangle CAB both share A\angle A.
  2. ADB=90\angle ADB = 90^\circ (given) and BAC=90\angle BAC = 90^\circ.
  3. By the AA similarity criterion (two corresponding angles are equal), ADBCAB\triangle ADB \sim \triangle CAB.

(ii) If BD=16cmBD = 16 \, \text{cm}, find ABAB:

  1. In ABC\triangle ABC, BAC=90\angle BAC = 90^\circ, so ABAB is the hypotenuse.

  2. Since ADAD is perpendicular to BCBC, the triangle ADBCAB\triangle ADB \sim \triangle CAB.

    Using similarity, we know: ABBD=BCAB.\frac{AB}{BD} = \frac{BC}{AB}.

    Let AB=xAB = x and BC=16cmBC = 16 \, \text{cm}: x2=BDBC=16x.x^2 = BD \cdot BC = 16 \cdot x.

    Solving for xx: x=16.x = \sqrt{16}.


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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Similarity
Right-angled Triangles
Scale Factor
Area Ratios

Formulas

Pythagoras' theorem: a² + b² = c²
Area of triangle = 1/2 × base × height
Scale factor relationship: Actual Value = Model Value × Scale Ratio
Triangle Similarity: AA criterion (Two corresponding angles are equal)

Theorems

AA Criterion for Similarity
Properties of Right-angled Triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 9-10