Q5 of 26 Page 51

Prove that in any triangle, the outer angle at a vertex is equal to the sum of the inner angles at the other two vertices.

Let us consider Δ ABC and ACD is and exterior angle


To show: ACD = A + B


Through C draw CE parallel to AB


Proof:


A = y (AB || CE and AD is a transversal)


B = x (AB || CE and AC is a transversal; alternate angles are equal)


1 + 2 = x + y


Now, x + y = ACD


Hence, 1 + 2 = ACD


ACD = A + B


Hence Proved.


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