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Remote Interior Angle Theorem[edit]

The measure of the exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the measures of the other two remote interior angles.

Given: In ∆ABC, angle ACD is the exterior angle.
To Prove: mACD=mABC+mBAC

Proof:

Statements Reason
In ∆ABC, ma+mb+mc=180°---1 Sum of the measures of all the angles of a triangle are 180°
Also, mb+md=180°---2 Linear Pair Axiom
∴ ma+mc+mb=mb+md From 1 and 2
∴ ma+mc+mb=mb+md
∴ md=ma+mc
i.e. mACD=mABC+mBAC

Hence, proved.

Isosceles Triangle Theorem[edit]

If two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the angles opposite to them are congruent.

Given: In ∆ABC, Side ABSide AC.
To Prove: ABCACB.
Construction: Draw the bisector of BAC, intersecting Side BC in point D.

Proof:

Statements Reason
In ∆ABD & ∆ACD,
Side ABSide AC Given
BADCAD Ray AD is the bisector of BAC
Side ADSide AD Common Side
∴ ∆ABD∆ACD Side-Angle-Side Test(SAS Test) of Congruency of Triangles
ABDACD c-a-c-t (Corresponding Angles of Congruent Triangles)
i.e ABCACB B-D-C or same Angle with a different name

Hence, proved.