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In the given figure, RQ and TP are perpendicular to PQ, also TSPR prove that ST. RQ = PS. PQ.

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Solution


In ΔRPQ
1+2+4=180
1+2+90=180
1+2=18090
1=902 ...(i)
TPPQ
TPQ=90
2+3=90
3=902 ...(ii)
From eq.(i) and eq. (ii)
1=3
Now in ΔRQP and ΔPST
1=3 [Proved above]
4=5 [Each 90]
So by AA similarity
ΔRQP ~ ΔPST
RQPS=PQST
ST.RQ=PS.PQ Hence Proved.

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