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Why is DE parallel to BC ?

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Given, DE is parallel to BC. From the figure, in ADE and ABC ∠ A = ∠ A (Common angle) Since, DE is parallel to BC therefore the below angles will be equal because they are corresponding angles. ⇒ ∠ D = ∠ B (Corresponding angles) and (Corresponding angles) Therefore, by AAA congruence criteria, the triangles ADE and ABC

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