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14. Refer to the figure. Prove that AC is perpendicular to BC.

14. Refer to the figure. Prove that AC is perpendicular to BC.-example-1
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Answer:

∴Sum of interior angles in ΔABC = 180°

∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°

2x° + 4x° + 6x° = 180°

12x° = 180°

= x =

∴x = 15

∴∠C = (6)×(15)

= 90°

This means AC makes a 90° angle (i.e. ∠C) with BC.

∴AC is perpendicular to BC (Proved)

Also ΔABC is a right-angled triangle

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