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Question
In the given figure, ΔBCD is isosceles with base BD and ∠BAE ≡∠DEA. Prove that AB ≡ ED
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Solution
| Statements | Reasons |
| 1. ∠BAE ≡ ∠DEA | Given |
| 2. AC = EC | By (1) sides opposite to equal angles are equal |
| 3. BC = DC | Given BCD is isosceles with base BD |
| 4. AC – BC = EC – DC | 2 – 3 |
| 5. AB ≡ ED | By 4 |
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