Let A, B, C, D E R² such that ABCD is a trapezoid and AB is parallel to CD. Let point Ę be the intersection of the two diagonals AC and BD. Using transformations of the plane, prove that AABE is similar to ACDE.
Let A, B, C, D E R² such that ABCD is a trapezoid and AB is parallel to CD. Let point Ę be the intersection of the two diagonals AC and BD. Using transformations of the plane, prove that AABE is similar to ACDE.
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Transcribed Image Text:Let A, B, C, D E R² such that ABCD is a trapezoid and AB is parallel to CD. Let point Ę be
the intersection of the two diagonals AC and BD. Using transformations of the plane, prove
that AABE is similar to ACDE.
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