In the Fig. 5.9, we have ∠ Given: ∠ ABC = ∠ ACB …(i) and ∠4 = ∠3 …(ii) According to Euclid’s axiom, if equals are subtracted from equals, then remainders are also equal. On subtracting Eq. (ii) from (i) , We get, ∠ ABC - ∠4 = ∠ ACB - ∠3 ⇒ ∠1 = ∠2 Now, in ABDC, ∠1 = ∠2 ⇒ DC =BD [sides opposite to equal angles are equal]