If AD is the altitude of equilateral triangle ABC with side 6 cm, then value of BD is ___.

3 cm

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2 cm

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12 cm

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6 cm

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Solution

The correct option is A 3 cm

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In the figure, △ A B C is an equilateral triangle with each side measuring 6 cm. If AD bisects ∠ B A C, then what is the value of BD in cm?

In the figure, △ A B C is an equilateral triangle with each side measuring 6 cm. If AD bisects ∠ B A C, then what is the value of BD in cm?

A D

c m

△ A B C

A D

A D E

a r (△ A D E) : a r (△ A B C) = 3 : 4

A B C

A D

A

B C

3 {A B}^{2} = 4 {A D}^{2}

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