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In the adjoining figure, AB = DC and AB || DC. Prove that AD = BC.

In the adjoining figure, AB = DC and AB || DC. Prove that AD = BC. Triangles, ML Aggarwal Understanding Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

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In △ABD and △CDB,

AD = BC (Given)

∠ABD = ∠CDB (Alternate angles are equal)

BD = BD (Common sides)

∴ △ABD ≅ △CDB. (By SAS axiom)

We know that corresponding sides of congruent triangles are equal.

∴ AD = BC.

Hence, proved that AD = BC.

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