If the sum of the diagonals of a rhombus is 'L' and the perimeter is '4P', find the area of the rhombus.
the perimeter of rhombus is '4P'.
the perimeter of rhombus = $$4\times side$$ =Â 4P
So side = P
Let's assume the diagonals are 'y' and 'z'.
As we know the sum of the squares of the sides equals the sum of the squares of the diagonal.
$$y^2+z^2\ =\ 4P^2$$Â Â Eq.(i)
If the sum of the diagonals of a rhombus is 'L'.
y+z = L
If we apply square on both sides.
$$\left(y+z\right)^2=L^2$$
$$y^2+z^2+2yz=L^2$$
$$2yz=L^2-(y^2+z^2)$$
Put Eq.(i) in the above equation.
$$2yz=L^2-4P^2$$
$$yz=\frac{\left(L^2-4P^2\right)}{2}$$Â Â Eq.(ii)
Area of the rhombus =Â $$\frac{1}{2}\times\ product\ of\ diagonals$$
=Â $$\frac{1}{2}yz$$
Put Eq.(ii) in the above equation.
= $$\frac{1}{2}\times \frac{\left(L^2-4P^2\right)}{2}$$
= $$\frac{\left(L^2-4P^2\right)}{4}$$
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