In triangle ABC, the bisector of angle BAC cuts the line BC at D. If BD = 6 and BC = 14 then what is the value of AB  AC?

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Given:

In triangle ABC, the bisector of angle BAC cuts the line BC at D.

BD = 6 and BC = 14 

Concept used:

Angle Bisector Theorem: The angle bisector of a triangle divides the opposite side into two parts proportional to the other two sides of the triangle.

Calculation:

DC = BC - BD  = 14 - 6 = 8 cm

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According to the Angle Bisector Theorem,

BD/CD = AB/AC

⇒ 6/8 = AB/AC

⇒ AB : AC = 3 : 4

∴ The value of AB : AC is 3 : 4.

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