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If ∠A and ∠B are acute angles such that cos A = cos B, then show that ∠ A = ∠B.
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If ∠A and ∠B are acute angles such that cos A = cos B, then show that ∠A = ∠B.
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Let us assume the triangle ABC in which CD⊥AB
Cos (A) = cos (B)
As per the angles taken, the cos ratio is written as
AD/AC = BD/BC
Now, interchange the terms, we get
AD/BD = AC/BC
Let take a constant value
AD/BD = AC/BC = k
Now consider the equation as
AD = k BD …(1)
AC = k BC …(2)
By applying Pythagoras theorem in △CAD and △CBD we get,
CD2 = BC2 – BD2 … (3)
CD2 = AC2 −AD2 ….(4)
From the equations (3) and (4) we get,
AC2−AD2 = BC2−BD2
Now substitute the equations (1) and (2) in (3) and (4)
K2(BC2−BD2) = (BC2−BD2) k2 = 1
Putting this value in equation, we obtain
AC = BC
∠A =∠B (Angles opposite to equal side are equal-isosceles triangle)
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