In the adjacent figure, ∠ B = 90 degrees and D and E are the trisection points of BC then prove that 3AC^2 + 5AD^2 = 8AE^2 ?
In the adjacent figure,#/_# B = 90 degrees and D and E are the trisection points of BC then prove that #3AC^2# + #5AD^2# = #8AE^2#
In the adjacent figure,
1 Answer
Jan 12, 2016
Use the Pythagorean Theorem and combine the equations
Explanation:
Calling
Subtracting [1] from [2]
Subtracting [1] from [3]
Using [5] in [4]
Q.E.D.