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If the non-parallel sides of a trapezium are equal, prove that it is cyclic.

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To prove that a trapezium with equal non-parallel sides is cyclic, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Draw the Trapezium**: - Let trapezium \(ABCD\) be such that \(AB \parallel CD\) and \(AD = BC\) (the non-parallel sides are equal). 2. **Construct Perpendiculars**: ...
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