In Fig. 4.57, AE is the bisector of the exterior ∠CAD meeting BC produced in E. If AB = 10 cm, AC = 6 cm and BC = 12 cm, find CE.

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In Fig. 4.57, AE is the bisector of the exterior ∠CAD meeting BC produced in E. If AB = 10 cm, AC = 6 cm and BC = 12 cm, find CE.

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answered Feb 10, 2018 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 23
edited Mar 5, 2018 by faiz
 
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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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