D and E are points on sides AB and AC respectively of ∆ABC such that ar(∆BCD) = ar(∆BCE). Prove that DE || BC.

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ar(∆BCD) = ar(∆BCE) (Given)
We know, triangles on the same base and having equal areas lie between the same parallels.
Thus, DE || BC.

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D and E are points on sides AB and AC respectively of ∆ABC such that ar(∆BCD) = ar(∆BCE). Prove that DE || BC.

ar(∆BCD) = ar(∆BCE) (Given) We know, triangles on the same base and having equal areas lie between the same parallels. Thus, DE || BC.

ar(∆BCD) = ar(∆BCE) (Given)
We know, triangles on the same base and having equal areas lie between the same parallels.
Thus, DE || BC.