ABC is a right triangle such that AB = AC and bisector of angle C intersects the side AB at D. Prove that AC + AD = BC.
Given, ABC is right angle triangle
AB = AC, CD is bisector at AB
To prove: AC + AD = BC
Proof: AB = AC (Given)
By Pythagoras theorem
BC2 =AB2 + AC2 = AC2 + AC2 = AC2 + AC2 ( AB = AC)
By angle bisector theorem:
Let AB = a, AD = b
AC + AD = BC ( AB = AC)
We know, AC = a, AD = b, BC =
=> AC + AD = BC
Hence proved