AP EAMCET2010MathematicsProperties of Triangles
If =a^2-(b-c)^2 , is the area of the A B C , then A is equal to
Options
- A1 16
- B8 15
- C3 4
- D4 3
Correct answer
B. 8 15
Step-by-step solution
=a^2-(b-c)^2 =(a+b-c)(a-b+c) =(2 s-c-c)(2 s-b-b)( 2 s=a+b+c) =(2 s-2 c)(2 s-2 b) =4(s-b)(s-c) = s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c) s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c) =4(s-b)(s-c) s(s-a) =4 (s-b)(s-c) 1 4 = (s-b)(s-c) s(s-a) A 2 = (s-b)(s-c) s(s-a) A 2 = 1 4 A= 2 A 2 1- ^2 A 2 = 2 1 4 1- 1 16 1 2 15 16 A= 8 15