B Proof of Cyclic Quadrilateral AEDT in Circle ABCD

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The discussion focuses on proving that points A, E, D, and T form a cyclic quadrilateral within circle ABCD, given that TA and TD are tangent lines and TB is parallel to DC. The user initially struggles with demonstrating that angle AED equals x, despite knowing the relationships between the angles. They later realize that proving angle TEA equals angle TDA is sufficient to establish that quadrilateral AEDT is cyclic. Ultimately, the problem is resolved, confirming the cyclic nature of the quadrilateral. The discussion highlights the importance of angle relationships in geometric proofs.
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##TA## and ##TD## are tangent line of circle ##ABCD## and ##TB \parallel DC##. Show ##A,E,D,T## are cyclic quadrilateral.
I know ##x=\angle TAD= \angle TDA = \angle ACD= \angle TEA##
And ##\angle ATD=180-2x##
But I don't know how to prove ##\angle AED=x##.
Or there's another easily method?
Thanks.
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I've just known that ##\angle TEA = \angle TDA## prove ##AEDT## are cyclic.
The problem is solved. Thanks.
 
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