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Exterior Angle Bisector Theorem

Theorem

An angle bisector of an exterior angle of a triangle divides the opposite side externally into segments proportional to the adjacent sides.

Setup for Proof

Given: bisects the exterior angle of at . Prove: Construction: Construct parallel to through , intersecting at

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Will the angle bisector always intersect ?