Riders Based on Pythagoras’ Theorem

Here we will solve different types of examples on establishing riders based on Pythagoras’ theorem.

1. In the quadrilateral PQRS the diagonals PR and QS intersects at a right angle. Prove that PQ2+ RS2 = PS2 + QR2.

Diagonals are Intersects at a Right Angle

Solution:

Let the diagonals intersect at O, the angle of intersection being a right angle.

In the right-angle ∆POQ, PQ2 = OP2 + OQ2.

In the right-angle ∆ROS, RS2 = OR2 + OS2.

Therefore, PQ2 + RS2 = OP2 + OQ2 + OR2 + OS2 ................. (i)

In the right-angle ∆POS, PS2 = OP2 + OS2.

In the right-angle ∆QOR, QR2 = OQ2 + OR2.

Therefore, PS2 + QR2 = OP2 + OS2 + OQ2 + OR2 ................. (ii)

From (i) and (ii), PQ2+ RS2 = PS2 + QR2. (Proved).


2. In ∆XYZ, ∠Z = 90° and ZM ⊥ XY, where M is the foot of the perpendicular. Prove that \(\frac{1}{ZM^{2}}\) = \(\frac{1}{YZ^{2}}\) + \(\frac{1}{XZ^{2}}\).

Riders Based on Pythagoras’ Theorem

Solution:

In ∆XYZ and ∆ZYM,

∠XZY = ∠ZMY = 90°,

∠XYZ = ∠ZYM (Common Angle)

Therefore, by AA criterion of similarity,  ∆XYZ ∼ ∆ZYM.

\(\frac{XY}{YZ}\) = \(\frac{XZ}{ZM}\)

⟹ YZ ∙ XZ = XY ∙ ZM

Therefore, ZM = \(\frac{YZ ∙ XZ}{XY}\)

Therefore, \(\frac{1}{ZM^{2}}\) = \(\frac{XY^{2}}{YZ^{2}  ∙  XZ^{2}}\) = \(\frac{XZ^{2} + YZ^{2}}{YZ^{2}  ∙  XZ^{2}}\); [By Pythagoras’ theorem)

Therefore, \(\frac{1}{ZM^{2}}\) = \(\frac{1}{YZ^{2}}\) + \(\frac{1}{XZ^{2}}\). (Proved)


3. In ∆XYZ, ∠Z is acute and XM ⊥ YZ, M being the foot of the perpendicular. Prove that 2YZ ∙ ZM = YZ2 + ZX2 - XY2.

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Solution:

From the right-angled ∆XMY,

XY2 = XM2 + YM2

         = XM2 + (YZ - ZM)2

         = XM2 + YZ2 + ZM2 - 2YZ ∙ ZM (from algebra)

         = YZ2 - 2YZ ∙ ZM + (XM2 + ZM2)

         = YZ2 - 2YZ ∙ ZM + XZ2 (from right-angled ∆XMZ)

Therefore, 2YZ ∙ ZM = YZ2 + ZX2 – XY2. (Proved)


4. Let PQRS be a rectangle. O is a point inside the rectangle. Prove that OP2 + OR2 = OQ2 + OS2.

A Point Inside the Rectangle

Solution:

PQRS is a rectangle for which PQ = SR = length and QR = PS = breadth.

Join OP, OQ, OR and OS.

Draw XY through O, parallel to PQ.

As ∠QPS and ∠RSP are right angles, ∆PXO, ∆SXO, ∆RYO and ∆QYO are right-angled triangles.

Therefore, by Pythagoras’ theorem,

OP2 = PX2 + OX2,

OR2 = RY2 + OY2,

OQ2 = QY2 + OY2 and

OS2 = SX2 + OX2

Therefore, OP2 + OR2 = PX2 + OX2 + RY2 + OY2 ......... (i)

                OQ2 + OS2 = QY2 + OY2 + SX2 + OX2 ......... (ii)

But in the rectangle XSRY, SX = RY = breadth

and in the rectangle PXYQ, PX = QY = breadth.

Therefore, from (i) and (ii), OP2 + OR2 = OQ2 + OS2.







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