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Triangles

Question
CBSEENMA9009809

l and m are two parallel lines intersected by another pair of parallel lines p and q (see the given figure). Show that ΔABC ≅ ΔCDA.

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Solution

In ΔABC and ΔCDA,

∠BAC = ∠DCA (Alternate interior angles, as p || q)

AC = CA (Common)

∠BCA = ∠DAC (Alternate interior angles, as l || m)

∴ ΔABC ≅ ΔCDA (By ASA congruence rule)