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ABC and ADC are two right triangles with common hypotenuse AC. Prove that ∠CAD = ∠CBD.

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Δ ABC and Δ ADC are shown in the figure below:

ABC and ADC are two right triangles with common hypotenuse AC. Prove that ∠CAD = ∠CBD. NCERT Class 9 Mathematics CBSE Solutions.

From figure,

In ∆ ABC and ∆ ADC,

⇒ ∠B = 90° and ∠D = 90° [∵ ∆ ABC and ∆ ADC are right angled triangles]

We know that,

The sum of angles in a triangle is 180°.

If the sum of pair of opposite angles in a quadrilateral is 180°, then it is a cyclic quadrilateral.

In Δ ABC,

⇒ ∠ABC + ∠BCA + ∠CAB = 180° (Angle sum property of triangle)

⇒ 90° + ∠BCA + ∠CAB = 180°

⇒ ∠BCA + ∠CAB = 180° - 90°

⇒ ∠BCA + ∠CAB = 90° .....(1)

In Δ ADC,

⇒ ∠CDA + ∠ACD + ∠DAC = 180° (Angle sum property of triangle)

⇒ 90° + ∠ACD + ∠DAC = 180°

⇒ ∠ACD + ∠DAC = 180° - 90°

⇒ ∠ACD + ∠DAC = 90° .....(2)

Adding equation (1) and (2), we get :

⇒ ∠BCA + ∠CAB + ∠ACD + ∠DAC = 180°

⇒ (∠BCA + ∠ACD) + (∠CAB + ∠DAC) = 180°

⇒ ∠BCD + ∠DAB = 180° .....(3)

⇒ ∠B + ∠D = 90° + 90° = 180° .....(4)

Since, sum of opposite angles of quadrilateral ABCD is 180°. Therefore, it is a cyclic quadrilateral.

ABC and ADC are two right triangles with common hypotenuse AC. Prove that ∠CAD = ∠CBD. NCERT Class 9 Mathematics CBSE Solutions.

We know that,

Angles in the same segment are equal.

⇒ ∠CAD = ∠CBD.

Hence, proved that ∠CAD = ∠CBD.

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Circle Theorems Quick Reference

  1. Equal chords ⇔ equal central angles
  2. Perpendicular from centre bisects the chord
  3. Equal chords ⇔ equidistant from centre
  4. Central angle = 2 × inscribed angle (same arc)
  5. Angles in same segment are equal
  6. Angle in semicircle = 90°
  7. Opposite angles of cyclic quad = 180°

Problem-Solving Toolkit

For chord problems: Drop perpendicular from centre → bisects chord → use Pythagoras.
For angle problems: Identify if angle is at centre or circumference → apply the 2x rule.
For cyclic quad: Opposite angles add up to 180°.

Quick Self-Check

  1. Inscribed angle = 35°. Central angle for the same arc? (70°)
  2. Chord = 10 cm, distance from centre = 12 cm. Radius? (√(25+144) = √169 = 13 cm)
  3. ABCD is cyclic, ∠A = 95°. Find ∠C. (85°)

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