Four Triangles which are Congruent to One Another
Here we will show that the three line segments which join the middle points of the sides of a triangle, divide it into four triangles which are congruent to one another.
Solution:
Given: In ∆PQR, L, M and N are the midpoints of QR, RP and PQ respectively.
To prove:
∆PMN ≅ LNM ≅ NQL ≅ MLR
Proof:
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Statement |
Reason |
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1. PN = 12PQ. |
1. N is the midpoint of PQ. |
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2. LM = 12PQ. |
2. By the Midpoint Theorem. |
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3. PN = LM. |
3. From statement 1 and 2. |
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4. Similarly, PM = NL. |
4. Proceeding as above. |
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5. In ∆PMN and ∆LNM, (i) PN = LM (ii) PM = NL (iii) NM = NM. |
5. (i) From 3. (ii) From 4. (iv) Common side. |
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6. Therefore, ∆PMN ≅ LNM. |
6. By SSS criterion of congruency. |
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7. Similarly, ∆NQL ≅ LNM. |
7. Proceeding as above. |
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8. Also, ∆MLR ≅ LNM. |
8. Proceeding as above. |
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9. Therefore, ∆PMN ≅ LNM ≅ NQL ≅ MLR. (Proved) |
9. From statements 6, 7 and 8. |
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