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In the figure, AD = BC and ∠DAB = ∠CBA = 75° (matching marks). Triangles ABD and BAC overlap and share the side AB. If ∠ABD = 35°, find ∠ACB.

Class 9Triangles (Congruence)Geometry — Triangles
  • A35°
  • B75°
  • C110°
  • D70°

Step-by-Step Solution

(SAS: common). By CPCT , so in .
Answer: D) 70°

Key idea: The four valid congruence criteria

**SSS**: All three sides equal → congruent.

**SAS**: Two sides + included angle equal → congruent.
IMPORTANT: the angle must be BETWEEN the two given sides. SSA (two sides + non-included angle) is NOT a valid criterion in general.

**ASA**: Two angles + included side equal → congruent.

**AAS**: Two angles + a non-included side equal → congruent (since the third angle is forced by 180°).

**RHS** (right triangles only): Right angle + hypotenuse + one side equal → congruent.

**Once congruent, all corresponding parts are equal (CPCT)** — that's the lemma you cite to extract any matching side or angle in the next step of a proof.

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