MHB Proving the Angle-Angle-Side Theorem

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The Angle-Angle-Side (AAS) theorem states that if two triangles, ABC and DEF, have two angles and the included side congruent, then the triangles are congruent. Specifically, if angle ABC is congruent to angle DEF, angle BCA is congruent to angle EFD, and segment AC is congruent to segment DF, then triangles ABC and DEF are congruent. The proof relies on the fact that the third angle, angle BAC, must also be congruent due to the properties of triangles. Thus, the congruence of the triangles is established through the Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) theorem.

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Hello everyone. I need help on proofs. I have to proof the Angle-Angle-Side theorem. Can someone help me with this?

The AAS states : If triangles ABC and DEF are two triangles such that angle ABC is congruent to angle DEF, angle BCA is congruent to angle EFD, and segment AC is congruent to DF, then triangles ABC and DEF are congruent.

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pholee95 said:
Hello everyone. i have to proof the Angle-Angle-Side theorem.
Can someone help me with this?

The AAS states : If triangles ABC and DEF are two triangles such that angle ABC is congruent to angle DEF,
angle BCA is congruent to angle EFD, and segment AC is congruent to DF,
then triangles ABC and DEF are congruent.
Since two pairs of angles are congruent, the third pair is also congruent.
. . That is: \angle BAC = \angle EDF.

We have: \angle ACB = \angle DFE.\;AC = DF,\;\angle BAC = \angle EDF.

The triangles are congruent by ASA.

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