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In triangle ABC, D and E are midpoints of side AB and AC respectively. Also, DE is parallel to BC. Prove that ABC is an isosceles triangle. (4 marks )

Asked by Anukruti Valase | 7th Aug, 2014, 10:32: PM

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Q: In triangle ABC, D and E are the midpoints of sides AB and AC respectively. Also DE is parallel to BC and BD = CE. Prove that ABC is an isoceles triangle. [CBSE 2007 & 2009].

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Answered by Mili Hariyani | 8th Aug, 2014, 03:08: PM

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