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In the adjoining figure, if BC=a,AC=b,AB=c and ∠CAB=120∘,
then which of the following is the correct relation?


In The Adjoining Figure, If BC=a,AC=b,AB=c And ∠CAB=120âˆ...


Options:
A .     a2 = b2c2 + 2bc
B .     a2 = b2c2 - 2bc
C .     a2 = b2c2 + bc
D .     a2 = b2c2 - bc
Answer: Option C
:
C

In â–³CDB,


BC2=CD2+BD2 [Pythagoras theorem]


BC2=CD2+(DA+AB)2 


BC2=CD2+DA2+AB2+(2×DA×AB) ...(i)


In â–³ADC,


CD2+DA2=AC2 ...(ii) [Pythagoras Theorem]
Here, ∠CAB=120∘ (given)
⇒∠CAD=60∘ (since  ∠CAD and ∠CAB form a linear pair of angles)


Also, cos60∘=ADAC


AC=2AD ...(iii)


Substituting  the values from (ii) & (iii) in (i) we get,


BC2=AC2+AB2+(AC×AB)


a2=b2+c2+bc


Alternatively,


 Since  ∠A is an obtuse angle in  △ABC so,


BC2=AB2+AC2+2AB.AD        =AB2+AC2+2×AB×12×AC      [∵AD=ACcos60∘=12AC]        =AB2+AC2+AB×AC
 


  ⇒a2=b2+c2+bc



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