If the bisector of the exterior vertical angle of a triangle be parallel to the base. Show that the triangle is isosceles.


Given that the bisector of exterior vertical angle of a triangle is parallel to the base and we have to prove that the triangle is isosceles.


Let, ABC be a triangle such that AD is the angular bisector of exterior vertical angle EAC and AD BC


Let, EAD = 1


DAC = 2


ABC = 3


ACB = 4


We have,


1 = 2 (Therefore, AD is the bisector of EAC)


1 = 3 (Corresponding angles)


And,


2 = 4 (Alternate angles)


3 = 4 = AB = AC


Since, in two sides AB and AC are equal we can say that is isosceles.


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