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Question
In figure, if ∠D = ∠C, then it is true that ΔADE ~ ΔACB? Why?
Solution
In ΔADE and ΔACB,
∠A = ∠A ...[Common angle]
∠D = ∠C ...[Given]
ΔADE ~ ΔACB ...[By AAA similarity criterion]
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