In figure, if ∠1 = ∠2 and ∆NSQ ≅ ∆MTR, then prove that ∆PTS ∼ ∆PRQ.
Given: ∆ NSQ ≅ ∆MTR
∠1 = ∠2
Since,
∆NSQ = ∆MTR
So,
SQ = TR ….(i)
Also,
∠1 = ∠2 ⇒ PT = PS….(ii)
[Since, sides opposite to equal angles are also equal]
From Equation (i) and (ii).
PS/SQ = PT/TR
⇒ ST || QR
By converse of basic proportionality theorem, If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other sides in distinct points, the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.
∴ ∠1 = PQR
And
∠2 = ∠PRQ
In ∆PTS and ∆PRQ.
∠P = ∠P [Common angles]
∠1 = ∠PQR (proved)
∠2 = ∠PRQ (proved)
∴ ∆PTS - ∆PRQ
[By AAA similarity criteria]
Hence proved.