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Suppose a triangle is equilateral. Prove that it is equiangular.

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Δ ABC is an equilateral triangle


Let AD be the perpendicular from A on BC


In Δ ABD and Δ ACD


AB = AC (ΔABC is equilateral)


ADB = ADC (AD is a perpendicular)


AD = AD (Common side)


So Δ ABD and Δ ACD are congruent to each other by S.A.S. axiom of congruency


ABD = ACD (Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles)


BAD = CAD (Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles)


Since the triangle is equilateral and ABD = ACD, so


ABD = ACD = BAC


Hence the triangle is equiangular


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