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ABCD - trapezoid
Is △AOD ∼ △BOC ? Why ?
Is △AOB ∼ △COD ? Why ?

ABCD - trapezoid Is △AOD ∼ △BOC ? Why ? Is △AOB ∼ △COD ? Why ?-example-1
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Explanation:

Given: ABCD is a trapezoid.

Proof: Using the property of trapezoid that the bases of the trapezoid are parallel to each other.

From △AOD and △BOC, we have:

∠DAO=∠BCO (Alternate angles)

∠AOD=∠BOC( Vertically opposite angles)

Therefore, by AA similarity,

△AOD ∼ △BOC

Also, from ΔAOB and ΔCOD, we have

∠BAO=∠DCO (Alternate angles)

∠AOB=∠DOC(Vertically opposite angles)

Therefore, by AA similarity,

△AOB ∼ △COD

Hence proved.

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