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Question
If BD ⊥ AC and CE ⊥ AB, prove that ∆AEC ~ ∆ADB
Solution
∠AEC = ∠ADB = 90°
∠A is common By AA – Similarity.
∴ ∆AEC ~ ∆ADB
Since the two triangles are similar.
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