91.9k views
4 votes
Solve this...
It can be in two column proof or normal.​

Solve this... It can be in two column proof or normal.​-example-1
User Recker
by
7.0k points

1 Answer

5 votes

Explanation:

given that AD > DC, we let AD = kDC, where k>1. for simplicity's sake we let DC = x and BD = y. so AD is kx.

we can find AB using the Pythagorean theorem.

AB^2=k^2x^2+y^2.

same with BC.

BC^2=x^2+y^2

now compare AB^2 and BC^2. obviously here AB^2 > BC^2. let AB^2 = mBC^2, where m>1

we then take the square roots of these

AB = sqrt(m)BC, and sqrt(m)>1.

thus, we have AB = nBC, where n=sqrt(m).

therefore, AB>BC.

User Machtnix
by
6.7k points