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Show that ΔABC, where A(22, 0), B(2, 0), C(0, 2) and ΔPQR where P(–4, 0), Q(4, 0), R(0, 4) are similar triangles. [CBSE 2017]

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Disclaimer: Instead of 22 it should be -2

In ΔABC, the coordinates of the vertices are A(–2, 0), B(2, 0), C(0, 2).

AB=2+22+0-02=4CB=0-22+2-02=8=22AC=0+22+2-02=8=22

In ΔPQR, the coordinates of the vertices are P(–4, 0), Q(4, 0), R(0, 4).

PQ=4+42+0-02=8QR=0-42+4-02=42PR=0+42+4-02=42

Now, for ΔABC and ΔPQR to be similar, the corresponding sides should be proportional.

So, ABPQ=BCQR=CAPR48=2242=2242=12
Thus, ΔABC is similar to ΔPQR.


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