Rule

Converse Isosceles Trapezoid Base Angles Theorem

If a trapezoid has a pair of congruent base angles, then it is an isosceles trapezoid.
Isosceles trapezoid ABCD

Based on the diagram above, the following relation holds true.

If or then the trapezoid is isosceles.

Proof

Converse Isosceles Trapezoid Base Angles Theorem

Consider an auxiliary line that passes through and is parallel to Let be the intersection point of this line and

Trapezoid emphasizing congruent base angles with auxiliary line CE
Applying the Parallelogram Opposite Sides Theorem, it can be concluded that is a parallelogram. Consequently, the opposite sides are congruent.
Additionally, and are congruent because of the Corresponding Angles Theorem. Since and are also congruent angles, by the Transitive Property of Congruence, is congruent to
Therefore, can be marked using one angle marker.
Trapezoid with congruent base angles A and B, angles BEC and B are also congruent

By the Converse Isosceles Triangle Theorem, is isosceles. Therefore, and are congruent. Lastly, using the Transitive Property of Congruence once again, it is obtained that Consequently, is an isosceles trapezoid.

Isosceles trapezoid ABCD with bases AB and CD
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