If two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the angles opposite to them are congruent.
Given: In ∆ABC, Side ABSide AC.
To Prove: ABCACB.
"Construction:" Draw the bisector of BAC, intersecting Side BC in point D.
Proof:
Hence, proved.
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