If the side BC of Δ ABC is produced on both sides, then write the difference between the sum of the exterior angles so formed and A.

Given that,

BC produced on both sides


We know that,


A + ABC + ACB = 180o (i)


ABD = A + ACB (Exterior angle theorem) (ii)


ACE = A + ABC (Exterior angle theorem) (iii)


Adding (ii) and (iii), we get


ABD + ACE = A + (A + ACB + ACB)


ABD + ACE = A + 180o


(ABD + ACE) - A = 180o


Thus, between the sum of the exterior angles so formed and A is 180o.


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