2025 · Basic · Set 5 · Part 1·Q31·3 marks
Triangles
Question
Point E lies on the extended side AD of parallelogram ABCD. BE intersects CD at F. Show that (i) (ii) .
Approach
Point lies on the extended side of parallelogram . intersects at . Show that (i) and (ii) using AA similarity criterion based on alternate interior angles and opposite angles of the parallelogram.
Step-by-step working
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Draw correct figure of parallelogram with point on extended and intersecting at .
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(i) In and : (alternate interior angles), (alternate interior angles). By AA similarity, .
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(ii) In and : (alternate interior angles), (opposite angles of parallelogram). By AA similarity, .
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Concepts used
similar trianglesparallelogramshow thatprove
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