In figure, bisectors of ∠ B and ∠ D of a quadrilateral ABCD meet CD and AB produced at P and Q respectively. Prove that ∠ P +∠ Q=(∠ ABC + ∠ ADC).
Given: ABCD is a quadrilateral. The bisectors of ∠ B and ∠ D meet CD and AB produced at P and Q. To Prove: ∠ P + ∠ Q = (∠ ABC + ∠ ADC). Proof: In Δ PBC, ∠ P = 180° - (∠ C + ∠ PBC) [ Angle sum property of a triangle] But ∠ PBC = (Given) ∴ ∠ P = 180° - (∠ C+) …………………(i) |||y, in Δ ADQ, ∠ Q = 180° - (∠ A + )…………………..(ii) Adding (i) and (ii), ∠ P + ∠ Q = 180° - (∠ C + ) + 180° - (∠ A + ) Adding and subtracting ( + ) ∠ P + ∠ Q = 360° - (∠ A + ∠ B + ∠ C + ∠ D) ++ =360 - 360° + + = + = + = (∠ ABC + ∠ ADC) ∴ ∠ P + ∠ Q = (∠ ABC + ∠ ADC)