In the Fig. 5.8, we have 1 = 3 and 2 = 4. Show that

Given: 1= 3 …(i)


and 2 = 4 …(ii)


According to Euclid’s axiom, if equals are added to equals, then wholes are equal.


On adding Eq. (i) and (ii)


1 + 2 = 3 + 4


A = C


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