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Applying the angle bisector theorem, we can say that BD: DC = 6:8 = 3:4, and we know that BC = (BD+DC) = 7 cm.
Therefore, BD = n = 3 cm, and CD = m = 4cm. Let, the length of the angular bisector be x cm.
Now applying the cosine rule in triangle BAD, we can say that $$\cos A\ =\ \ \frac{\ b^2+c^2-a^2}{2bc}$$
In this case, for triangle BAD, a = 3 cm, c = 6 cm , and b = x cm
Hence, $$\cos A\ =\ \ \ \ \frac{\ x^2+36-9}{2\ \times\ x\times\ 6}=\ \frac{\ x^2+27}{12x}$$ ..... Eq(1)
Similarly, for triangle CAD, we can use the cosine rule, where a= 4 cm, c = 8 cm, and b = x cm
Therefore, $$\cos A\ =\ \ \ \ \frac{\ x^2+64-16}{2\ \times\ x\times\ 8}=\ \frac{\ x^2+48}{16x}$$ .... Eq(2)
Equating (1) and (2), we get:
$$\ \frac{\ x^2+48}{16x}=\ \frac{\ x^2+27}{12x}\ =>\ \ \frac{\ x^2+48}{4}=\ \frac{\ x^2+27}{3}$$
=> $$=>\ 4x^2+108=\ \ 3x^2+144$$
=> $$x^2=36\ =>x\ =\ 6$$ cm
The correct option is A