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Last updated at April 16, 2024 by Teachoo
Theorem 8.1: A diagonal of a parallelogram divides it into two congruent triangles Given: A parallelogram ABCD with AC as its diagonal To prove: ΔABC ≅ ΔADC Proof: Opposite sides of parallelogram is parallel So, AB ∥ DC and AD‖∥ BC In Δ ABC & Δ ADC ∠ BAC = ∠ DCA AC = AC ∠ DAC = ∠ BCA ∴ ΔABC ≅ ΔADC Hence proved