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In any triangle ABC, if the angle bisector of ∠A and perpendicular bisector of BC intersect, prove that they intersect on the circumcircle of the triangle ABC.

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In any triangle ABC, if the angle bisector of ∠A and perpendicular bisector of BC intersect, prove that they intersect on the circumcircle of the triangle ABC.

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Consider this diagram

Here, join BE and CE.

Now, since AE is the bisector of ∠BAC

∠BAE = ∠CAE

∴ arc BE = arc EC

This implies, chord BE = chord EC

Now, consider triangles ΔBDE and ΔCDE,

DE = DE     (It is the common side)

BD = CD     (It is given in the question)

BE = CE      (Already proved)

So, by SSS congruency, ΔBDE ΔCDE.

∴ ∠BDE = ∠CDE

We know, ∠BDE = ∠CDE = 180°

∠BDE = ∠CDE = 90°

∴ DE ⊥ BC (hence proved).

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