The line segments joining the midpoints M and N of parallel sides AB and DC respectively of a trapezium ABCD is perpendicular to both the sides AB and DC.
The line segments joining the midpoints M and N of parallel sides AB and DC respectively of a trapezium ABCD is perpendicular to both the sides AB and DC. Prove that AD = BC.
Given: In trapezium ABCD, M and N are mid-points of AB and DC, MN
To prove: AD = BC
Construction: Join CM and DM.
Proof:
In ΔCMN and ΔDMN,
MN = MN (Common sides)
CN = DN (Given, N is the mid-point DC)
ΔCMN
So, CM = DM (CPCT) .....(i)
And,
But,
Now, in ΔAMD and ΔBMC,
DM = CM [From (i)]
AM = BM (Given, M is the mid-point AB)
ΔAMD
Hence, AD = BC (CPCT)