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In the figure, the sides $BA$ and $CA$ have been produced such that $BA = AD$ and $CA = AE$. Prove the segment $DE \parallel BC$.
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Given:

The sides $BA$ and $CA$ have been produced such that $BA = AD$ and $CA = AE$.

To do:

We have to prove the segment $DE \parallel BC$.

Solution:

In $\triangle ABC$ and $\triangle DAE$,

$AB=AD$                (Given)

$AC = AE$               (Given)

$\angle BAC = \angle DAE$             (Vertically opposite angles)

Therefore, by SAS axiom, we get,

$\triangle ABC \cong \triangle DAE$

This implies,

$\angle ABC = \angle ADE$            (CPCT)

$\angle ABC$ and $\angle ADE$ are alternate angles.

Therefore,

$DE \parallel BC$.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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