In the fig. given below, BD and CE are two altitudes of Δ ABC. If altitude BD = CE, then ΔABC is an
In Δ ABC and ACE, we have
∠ADB = ∠AEC = 90∘
∠BAD = ∠CAE [Common angle]
and, BD = CE [Given]
So, by AAS criterion of congruence, we have
ΔABD ≅ Δ ACE
⇒ AB = AC [ Corresponding parts of congruent triangle are equal]
Hence, ΔABC is an isosceles triangle.