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In the figure, m∠CED = m∠A. Complete the following proportions: ED/ A F= CE/? = CD/?

In the figure, m∠CED = m∠A. Complete the following proportions: ED/ A F= CE/? = CD-example-1
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Answer:

The completed proportions are;

ED/A_F = CE/CA = CF/CD

Explanation:

The given m∠CED = m∠A

∴ Angle ∠CDE = Angle ∠A_FC, (corresponding angles)

Angle ∠ECD = Angle ∠ACF (reflexive property)

Triangle ΔDCE is similar to triangle ΔACF (Angle Angle Angle (AAA) similarity)

In triangle ΔDCE and triangle ΔACF

m∠A is bounded by CA and A_F

m∠CED is bounded by CE and ED

∠DCE is bounded by CE and DE

∠C is bounded by CA and CF

Based on the orientation of the two triangles, we have

ED is the corresponding side to A_F, CD is the corresponding side to CF, CE is the corresponding side to CA

Therefore, we have;

ED/A_F = CE/CA = CF/CD.

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