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The sides a, b, c of a triangle satisfy the relations c2=2ab and a2+c2=3b2. Then the measure of BAC, in degrees, is
MathematicsProperties of TrianglesKVPYKVPY 2019 (SA)
Options:
  • A 30
  • B 45
  • C 60
  • D 90
Solution:
2528 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 45

 It is given that the sides of triangle, a, b and c satisfy the following relations


c2=2ab

and a2+c2=3b2

From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get



 


a2+2ab=3b2


a2+2ab+b2=4b2


(a+b)2=(2b)2=(b+b)2


a=b,80c=2a


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