Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: ∠A + ∠B
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Exterior angles of a triangle equal the sum of the two opposite interior angles. The introduced parallel line CE ∥ BA helps visualise corresponding angles but the classic exterior-angle theorem already suffices.
Given / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
The exterior angle at C equals ∠A + ∠B. The parallel line through C confirms that angles corresponding to ∠A and ∠B appear along AC and CD.
Step-by-Step Solution:
By the exterior angle theorem: ∠ACD = ∠A + ∠B.With CE ∥ BA, angle chasing shows ∠ACE corresponds to ∠A and angle between CE and CD corresponds to ∠B, summing at C.
Verification / Alternative check:
Test with an isosceles or right triangle; numeric measures satisfy the identity.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Differences or half-sums contradict the exterior-angle theorem.
Common Pitfalls:
Mixing up interior angle at C with its exterior; the interior is 180° − (A + B).
Final Answer:
∠A + ∠B
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