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.


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