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If p1,p2,p3 are the altitudes of a triangle ABC from the vertices A,B,C respectively, then with the usual notation, 1r12+1r22+1r32+1r2=
MathematicsProperties of TrianglesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2019 (03 May Shift 2)
Options:
  • A p1p2p3
  • B a2b2c24Δ2
  • C a2b2c2Δ2
  • D 41p12+1p22+1p32
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 41p12+1p22+1p32

1r1=s-a, 1r2=s-b

1r3=s-c & 1r=s

Now, 1r12+1r22+1r32+1r2

=12[(s-a)2+(s-b)2+(s-c)2+s2]

=12[4s2-2s(a+b+c)+a2+b2+c2]

Here, a+b+c=2s

=12[4s2-4s2+(a2+b2+c2)]

=a2+b2+c22

Also, =12(ap1)

              =12(bp2)

               =12(cp3)

So, 1r12+1r22+1r32+1r2

=12[(2p1)2+(2p2)2+(2p3)2]

=41p12+1p22+1p32

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