X and Y are points on the side LN of the triangle LMN such that LX=XY=YN. Through X, a line is drawn parallel to LM to meet MN at Z (see Fig.). Prove that ar (LZY) = ar (MZYX)
Solution.
Given: with X and Y points on the side LN
LX = XY = YN and
To prove:
Proof:
Since and and are on the same base XZ and between the same parallel lines LM and XZ. Then,
…(1)
Adding both sides of eq. (1), we get
ar(XMZY) = ar(LZY)
This can be rearranged as:
ar (LZY) = ar (MZYX)
Hence proved.