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If a line intersects sides AB and AC of a ABC at D and E respectively and is parallel to BC, then ADAB = AEx Then x is

____.

A

AC

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B

AB

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C

AD

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AE

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Solution

The correct option is A

AC



DE BC, Applying BPT

So, ADDB = AEEC

Reciprocating, DBAD = ECAE

Adding 1 on both sides:

We get, ABAD = ACAE.

Hence, ADAB = AEAC.


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