In Fig. 6.15, PQR = PRQ, then prove that PQS = PRT.


It is given in the question that:


PQR = PRQ


To prove,


PQS = PRT


Now, according to the question (from the figure)



PQR + PQS = 180o (Linear angles pair)


⇒ ∠PQS = 180o - PQR ...(i)


Similarly,


PRQ + PRT = 180o (Linear angles pair)


⇒ ∠PRT = 180o - PRQ 


Now, ∠PQR = ∠PRQ (Given)


PRQ = 180o - PQR ..,(ii)


Using (i) and (ii), we get


PQS = PRT = 180o - PQR


Therefore,


PQS = PRT


Hence, proved

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