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In a ΔABC, E and F are the mid-points of AC and AB respectively. The altitude AP to BC intersects EF at Q. Prove that AQ=QP.

Given,


In ΔABC,


E & F are the mid-points of AC and AB



EF ⎸⎸BC


SO, FQ ⎸⎸BP


Q is the mid point of AP


AQ = QP (Proved)


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