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Cross's theorem

First try and explain why (prove) it is true yourself. But if you get stuck, have a look at one of my student's (unedited) proofs at Gin Chou's proof


Then explore the analogous cases below and also try to explain why (prove) why they are true.

Similar rectangles on sides of quadrilateral

 

Similar parallelograms on sides of quadrilateral-1

 

Similar parallelograms on sides of quadrilateral-2

 

Similar cyclic quadrilaterals on sides of quadrilateral

 

Continuing constructing squares on the sides