If the base of an isosceles triangle is produced on both sides, prove that the exterior angles so formed are equal to each other.

Given: ∆ABC is isosceles triangle.


To prove: CAD = CBE


Let ∆ABC be our isosceles triangle as shown in the figure.



We know that base angles of the isosceles triangle are equal.


Here, CAB = CBA ….(1)


Also here, CAD and CBE are exterior angles of the triangle.


So, we know that,


CAB +CAD = 180°… exterior angle theorem


And CBA + CBE = 180° … exterior angle theorem


So from (1) and above statement, we conclude that,


CAB +CAD = 180°


And CAB +CBE = 180°


Which implies that,


CAD = 180° - CAB


And CBE = 180° - CAB


Hence we say that CAD = CBE


For the isosceles triangle, the exterior angles so formed are equal to each other.


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