In triangle ABC, since AB = AC thus, ∠ABC=∠ACB (I) (angles opposite to equal sides are equal) Now, in triangles DPB and DQC ∠P=∠Q=90 (Given) ∠ABC=∠ACB (From I) BD=DC (Given) Thus triangles, DPB≅DQC (ASA Congruency) Hence, DP=DQ
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