Lecture
Thales Theorem
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This lecture covers the Thales Theorem, which states that in a triangle, if a line is parallel to one side and intersects the other two sides, then certain ratios of the segments are equal. The proof involves demonstrating the equality of areas of specific triangles and the parallelism of certain lines. Special cases are considered, such as when the line passes through a vertex. The reciprocal of the theorem is also discussed, showing that if certain segment ratios are equal, then the line is parallel to the third side. Various demonstrations and explanations are provided to illustrate the theorem's applications.
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