In ∆ABC, AB=AC. Side BA is produced to D such that AD=AB.

Prove that BCD=90°.


It is given in the question that,

In ∆ABC,


AB = AC


We know that, angles opposite to equal sides are equal


ACB = ABC


Now, in we have:


AC = AD


ADC = ACD (The Angles opposite to equal sides are equal)


By using angle sum property in triangle BCD, we get:


ABC + BCD + ADC = 180o


ACB + ACB + ACD + ACD = 180o


2 (ACB + ACD) = 180o


2 (BCD) = 180o


BCD =


BCD = 90o


Hence, proved


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