In Fig. 6.12, BA || ED and BC || EF. Show that ∠ABC = ∠DEF.
[Hint: Produce DE to intersect BC at P (say)].
It is given to us –
BA || ED
BC || EF
We have to show that ∠ABC = ∠DEF
Let us extend DE to intersect BC at P. Then, the figure becomes –
Since, BA || ED
⇒ BA || DP
We have two parallel lines BA and DP, and BP is a transversal intersecting BA and DP at points B and P respectively.
⇒ ∠ABC = ∠DPC (corresponding angles) - - - - (i)
Similarly, we have two parallel lines BC and EF, and DP is a transversal intersecting BC and EF at points E and P respectively.
⇒ ∠DPC = ∠DEF (corresponding angles) - - - - (ii)
From (i) and (ii), we have
∠ABC = ∠DPC, and ∠DPC = ∠DEF
⇒ ∠ABC = ∠DEF
Hence, proved.