Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

In △ABC\triangle ABC, side BCBC is produced to point DD. Given: △ABC\triangle ABC with exterior angle ∠ACD\angle ACD formed by producing BCBC to DD. To Prove: ∠ACD=∠CAB+∠ABC\angle ACD = \angle CAB + \angle ABC. Answer the following: a. (a) Write a complete paragraph proof of the exterior angle theorem stated above, clearly naming each axiom, postulate, or theorem that justifies every step. b. (b) Using the theorem you have proved, calculate the magnitude of ∠ACD\angle ACD if ∠CAB=48∘\angle CAB = 48^{\circ} and ∠ABC=62∘\angle ABC = 62^{\circ}. c. (c) If ∠ACD\angle ACD is found to be a right angle, what can you conclude about the sum of ∠CAB\angle CAB and ∠ABC\angle ABC? Justify your answer briefly.

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