Proof: Basic Proportionality Theorem for Triangles | Geometry

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If a line is drawn parallel to a side in a triangle, so that it intersects the other two sides in two distinct points, then those two sides are cut in the same ratio. This is the basic proportionality theorem for triangles, very related to similar triangles. It is also called the intercept theorem or Thale's theorem.

We'll prove this theorem in today's geometry lesson, making use of the fact that triangles with the same base between the same parallels have the same areas. This will allow us to construct equal ratios of areas of different triangles. Note, in the video, triangle ADE is similar to triangle EBC. This is because the triangles have equal angles (they share angle A, then B and D are corresponding angles on parallel lines, and similarly for E and C). Thus, not only is AD to DB as AE is to EC, but these ratios are also the same as the ratio of DE to BC.

I hope you find this video helpful, and be sure to ask any questions down in the comments!

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Very much thank was so confused in this proof ...You are amazing

suggi
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thank you the explanation was amazing and rlly easy to understand

zaini
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You are a really good teacher Sir! I just wrote my board exam and this is EXACTLY what came in the exam. I remembered it so well i completed the whole proof in 5 mins 😂😂.
Thank you so much for the video. I will definitely be keen to check on future lessons!

SOOO
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This must be the first Math teacher who talks a lot, too much for an intro bro

phs-jryz
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Hello, could you prove the 3rd equality ? DE/BC = AE/EC ?

Gaelrenaultdu
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Hello I have a question I think the proof has a problem you drew altitude from point E to AD but what if there is an acute angle that is an gone bigger than 90 degrees then you can’t draw inner altitudes so this assumption is wrong

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