Prove that a line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two sides proportionally. Be sure to create and name the

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2 years ago

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appropriate geometric figures. (10 points)
WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST IF CORRECT

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ryzh [129] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-17T19:04:59+03:00

ryzh [129]2 years ago

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Answer:

in steps

Step-by-step explanation:

DE // BC

m∠ADE = m∠ABC and m∠AED = m∠ACB

∴ ΔADE similar to ΔABC

AB/AD = AC/AE

(AD + DB) / AD = (AE + EC) / AE

AD/AD + DB/AD = AE/AE + EC/AE

1 + DB/AD = 1 + EC/AE

DB/AD = EC/AE (AD/DB = AE/EC)