## RD Sharma Class 9 Solutions Chapter 13 Linear Equations in Two Variables Ex 13.4

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Question 1.
In a ∆ABC, D, E and F are respectively, the mid-points of BC, CA and AB. If the lengths of side AB, BC and CA are 7cm, 8cm and 9cm, respectively, find the perimeter of ∆DEF.
Solution:
In ∆ABC, D, E and F are the mid-points of sides,
BC, CA, AB respectively
AB = 7cm, BC = 8cm and CA = 9cm
∵ D and E are the mid points of BC and CA
∴ DE || AB and DE =$$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ AB =$$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ x 7 = 3.5cm
Similarly,

Question 2.
In a triangle ∠ABC, ∠A = 50°, ∠B = 60° and ∠C = 70°. Find the measures of the angles of the triangle formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of this triangle.
Solution:
In ∆ABC,
∠A = 50°, ∠B = 60° and ∠C = 70°

D, E and F are the mid points of sides BC, CA and AB respectively
DE, EF and ED are joined
∵ D, E and F are the mid points of sides BC, CA and AB respectively
∴ EF || BC
DE || AB and FD || AC
∴ BDEF and CDEF are parallelogram
∴ ∠B = ∠E = 60° and ∠C = ∠F = 70°
Then ∠A = ∠D = 50°
Hence ∠D = 50°, ∠E = 60° and ∠F = 70°

Question 3.
In a triangle, P, Q and R are the mid-points of sides BC, CA and AB respectively. If AC = 21 cm, BC = 29cm and AB = 30cm, find the perimeter of the quadrilateral ARPQ.
Solution:
P, Q, R are the mid points of sides BC, CA and AB respectively
AC = 21 cm, BC = 29 cm and AB = 30°
∵ P, Q, R and the mid points of sides BC, CA and AB respectively.
∴ PQ || AB and PQ = $$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ AB

Question 4.
In a ∆ABC median AD is produced to X such that AD = DX. Prove that ABXC is a parallelogram.
Solution:
Given : In ∆ABC, AD is median and AD is produced to X such that DX = AD
To prove : ABXC is a parallelogram
Construction : Join BX and CX
Proof : In ∆ABD and ∆CDX
BD = DC (D is mid points)
∠ADB = ∠CDX (Vertically opposite angles)
∴ ∆ABD ≅ ∆CDX (SAS criterian)
∴ AB = CX (c.p.c.t.)
and ∠ABD = ∠DCX
But these are alternate angles

∴ AB || CX and AB = CX
∴ ABXC is a parallelogram.

Question 5.
In a ∆ABC, E and F are the mid-points of AC and AB respectively. The altitude AP to BC intersects FE at Q. Prove that AQ = QP.
Solution:
Given : In ∆ABC, E and F are the mid-points of AC and AB respectively.
EF are joined.
AP ⊥ BC is drawn which intersects EF at Q and meets BC at P.
To prove: AQ = QP
proof : In ∆ABC

E and F are the mid points of AC and AB
∴ EF || BC and EF = $$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$BC
∴ ∠F = ∠B
In ∆ABP,
F is mid point of AB and Q is the mid point of FE or FQ || BC
∴ Q is mid point of AP,
∴ AQ = QP

Question 6.
In a ∆ABC, BM and CN are perpendiculars from B and C respectively on any line passing through A. If L is the mid-point of BC, prove that ML NL.
Solution:
In ∆ABC,
BM and CN are perpendicular on a line drawn from A. L is the mid point of BC. ML and NL are joined.

Question 7.
In the figure triangle ABC is right-angled at B. Given that AB = 9cm. AC = 15cm and D, E are the mid points of the sides AB and AC respectively, calculate.
(i) The length of BC
Solution:
In ∆ABC, ∠B = 90°
AC =15 cm, AB = 9cm
D and E are the mid points of sides AB and AC respectively and D, E are joined.

Question 8.
In the figure, M, N and P are the mid points of AB, AC and BC respectively. If MN = 3 cm, NP = 3.5cm and MP = 2.5cm, calculate BC, AB and AC.

Solution:
In ∆ABC,
M, N and P are the mid points of side, AB, AC and BC respectively.

Question 9.
In the figure, AB = AC and CP || BA and AP is the bisector of exterior ∠CAD of ∆ABC. Prove that (i) ∠PAC = ∠BCA (ii) ABCP is a parallelogram.
Solution:
Given : In ABC, AB = AC

nd CP || BA, AP is the bisector of exterior ∠CAD of ∆ABC
To prove :
(i) ∠PAC = ∠BCA
(ii) ABCP is a ||gm
Proof : (i) In ∆ABC,
∵ AB =AC
∴ ∠C = ∠B (Angles opposite to equal sides) and ext.
= ∠C + ∠C = 2∠C ….(i)
∵ AP is the bisector of ∠CAD
From (i) and (ii)
∠C = 2∠PAC
∠C = ∠CAD or ∠BCA = ∠PAC
Hence ∠PAC = ∠BCA
(ii) But there are alternate angles,
But BA || CP
∴ ABCP is a ||gm.

Question 10.
ABCD is a kite having AB = AD and BC = CD. Prove that the figure formed by joining the mid-points of the sides, in order, is a rectangle.
Solution:
Given : In fne figure, ABCD is a kite in which AB = AD and BC = CD.
P, Q, R and S are the mid points of the sides AB, BC, CD and DA respectively.
To prove : PQRS is a rectangle.
Construction : Join AC and BD.

Proof: In ∆ABD,
P and S are mid points of AB and AD
∴ PS || BD and PS = $$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ BD …(i)
Similarly in ∆BCD,
Q and R the mid points of BC and CD
∴ QR || BD and
QR = $$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ BD …(ii)
∴ Similarly, we can prove that PQ || SR and PQ = SR …(iii)
From (i) and (ii) and (iii)
PQRS is a parallelogram,
∵ AC and BD intersect each other at right angles.
∴ PQRS is a rectangle.

Question 11.
Let ABC be an isosceles triangle in which AB = AC. If D, E, F be the mid-points of the sides BC, CA and AB respectively, show that the segment AD and EF bisect each other at right angles.
Solution:
In ∆ABC, AB = AC
D, E and F are the mid points of the sides BC, CA and AB respectively,
AD and EF are joined intersecting at O
To prove : AD and EF bisect each other at right angles.
Construction : Join DE and DF.

Proof : ∵ D, E and F are the mid-points of
the sides BC, CA and AB respectively
∴ AFDE is a ||gm
∴ AF = DE and AE = DF
But AF = AE
(∵ E and F are mid-points of equal sides AB and AC)
∴ AF = DF = DE = AE
∴AFDE is a rhombus
∵ The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angle.
∴ AO = OD and EO = OF
Hence, AD and EF bisect each other at right angles.

Question 12.
Show that the line segments joining the mid points of the opposite sides of a quadrilateral bisect each other.
Solution:
P, Q, R and S are the mid points of sides AB, BC, CD and DA respectively.
PR and QS to intersect each other at O
To prove : PO = OR and QO = OS
Construction: Join PQ, QR, RS and SP and also join AC.
Proof: In ∆ABC
P and Q are mid-points of AB and BC
∴ PQ || AC and PQ = $$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ AC …(i)
S and R are the mid-points of AD and CD
∴ SR || AC and SR = $$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ AC ..(ii)

from (i) and (ii)
PQ = SQ and PQ || SR
PQRS is a ||gm (∵ opposite sides are equal area parallel)
But the diagonals of a ||gm bisect each other.
∴ PR and QS bisect each other.

Question 13.
Fill in the blanks to make the following statements correct :
(i) The triangle formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of an isosceles triangle is …
(ii) The triangle formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of a right triangle is …
(iii) The figure formed by joining the mid-points of consecutive sides of a quadrilateral is …
Solution:
(i) The triangle formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of an isosceles triangle is an isosceles triangle.

(ii) The triangle formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of a right triangle is right triangle.

(iii) The figure formed by joining the mid-points of consecutive sides of a quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

Question 14.
ABC is a triangle and through A, B, C lines are drawn parallel to BC, CA and AB respectively intersecting at P, Q and R. Prove that the perimeter of ∆PQR is double the perimeter of ∆ABC.
Solution:
Given : In ∆ABC,
Through A, B and C, lines are drawn parallel to BC, CA and AB respectively meeting at P, Q and R.

To prove : Perimeter of ∆PQR = 2 x perimeter of ∆ABC
Proof : ∵ PQ || BC and QR || AB
∴ ABCQ is a ||gm
∴ BC = AQ
Similarly, BCAP is a ||gm
∴ BC = AP …(i)
∴ AQ = AP = BL
⇒ PQ = 2BC
Similarly, we can prove that
QR = 2AB and PR = 2AC
Now perimeter of ∆PQR.
= PQ + QR + PR = 2AB + 2BC + 2AC
= 2(AB + BC + AC)
= 2 perimeter of ∆ABC.
Hence proved

Question 15.
In the figure, BE ⊥ AC. AD is any line from A to BC intersecting BE in H. P, Q and R are respectively the mid-points of AH, AB and BC. Prove that PQR = 90°.
Solution:
Given: In ∆ABC, BE ⊥ AC
AD is any line from A to BC meeting BC in D and intersecting BE in H. P, Q and R are respectively mid points of AH, AB and BC. PQ and QR are joined B.

To prove : ∠PQR = 90°
Proof: In ∆ABC,
Q and R the mid points of AB and BC 1
∴ QR || AC and QR = $$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ AC
Similarly, in ∆ABH,
Q and P are the mid points of AB and AH
∴ QP || BH or QP || BE
But AC ⊥ BE
∴ QP ⊥ QR
∴ ∠PQR = 90°

Question 16.
ABC is a triangle. D is a point on AB such that AD = $$\frac { 1 }{ 4 }$$ AB and E is a point on AC such that AE = $$\frac { 1 }{ 4 }$$ AC. Prove that DE = $$\frac { 1 }{ 4 }$$ BC.
Solution:
Given : In ∆ABC,
D is a point on AB such that
AD = $$\frac { 1 }{ 4 }$$ AB and E is a point on AC such 1
that AE = $$\frac { 1 }{ 4 }$$ AC
DE is joined.

To prove : DE = $$\frac { 1 }{ 4 }$$ BC
Construction : Take P and Q the mid points of AB and AC and join them
Proof: In ∆ABC,
∵ P and Q are the mid-points of AB and AC

Question 17.
In the figure, ABCD is a parallelogram in which P is the mid-point of DC and Q is a point on AC such that CQ = $$\frac { 1 }{ 4 }$$ AC. If PQ produced meets BC at R, prove that R is a mid-point of BC.

Solution:
Given : In ||gm ABCD,
P is the mid-point of DC and Q is a point on AC such that CQ = $$\frac { 1 }{ 4 }$$ AC. PQ is produced meets BC at R.

To prove : R is mid point of BC
Construction : Join BD
Proof : ∵ In ||gm ABCD,
∵ Diagonal AC and BD bisect each other at O
∴ AO = OC = $$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ AC …(i)
In ∆OCD,
P and Q the mid-points of CD and CO
∴ PQ || OD and PQ = $$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ OD
In ∆BCD,
P is mid-poiht of DC and PQ || OD (Proved above)
Or PR || BD
∴ R is mid-point BC.

Question 18.
In the figure, ABCD and PQRC are rectangles and Q is the mid-point of AC.
Prove that (i) DP = PC (ii) PR = $$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ AC.

Solution:
Given : ABCD are PQRC are rectangles and Q is the mid-point of AC.
To prove : (i) DP = PC (ii) PR = $$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ AC
Construction : Join diagonal AC which passes through Q and join PR.

Proof : (i) In ∆ACD,
Q is mid-point of AC and QP || AD (Sides of rectangles)
∴ P is mid-point of CD
∴ DP = PC
(ii) ∵PR and QC are the diagonals of rectangle PQRC
∴ PR = QC
But Q is the mid-point of AC
∴ QC = $$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ AC
Hence PR = $$\frac { 1 }{ 2 }$$ AC

Question 19.
ABCD is a parallelogram, E and F are the mid points AB and CD respectively. GFI is any line intersecting AD, EF and BC at Q P and H respectively. Prove that GP = PH.
Solution:
Given : In ||gm ABCD,
E and F are mid-points of AB and CD
GH is any line intersecting AD, EF and BC at GP and H respectively

To prove : GP = PH
Proof: ∵ E and F are the mid-points of AB and CD

Question 20.
BM and CN are perpendiculars to a line passing, through the vertex A of a triangle ABC. If L is the mid-point of BC, prove that LM = LN.
Solution:
In ∆ABC,
BM and CN are perpendicular on a line drawn from A.
L is the mid point of BC.
ML and NL are joined.

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