In a ΔABC, AD is the bisector of ∠A, meeting side BC at D. If AB = 5.6 cm, AC = 6cm and DC = 3cm, find BC.

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In a ΔABC, AD is the bisector of ∠A, meeting side BC at D.

If AB = 5.6 cm, AC = 6cm and DC = 3cm, find BC.

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answered Feb 10, 2018 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
selected Feb 10, 2018 by sforrest072
 
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We have, In ΔABC, AD is the bisector of ∠A.
We know 
that, the internal bisector of an angle of a triangle divides the opposite
side internally in the ratio of the sides containing the angle.

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