Solve each of the following question using appropriate Euclid’s axiom: In the Fig.5.5, we have X and Y are the mid-points of AC and BC and AX = CY. Show that AC = BC.
Solution:
To prove: AC = BC
Here given that
AX = CY … (1)
Here X is mid-point of AC
2AX = 2CX = AC … (2)
Also, Y is mid-point of BC
2BY = 2CY = BC … (3)
Euclid’s axiom says that things which are double of the same things are equal to one another.
Hence from equation (1, 2, 3)
2AX = 2CY
Implies AC = BC
Hence proved