In a ΔABC, it is given that AB = AC and the bisectors of B and C intersect at O. If M is a point on BO produced, prove that ∠MOC = ∠ABC.
Given that in ΔABC,
AB = AC and the bisector of ∠B and ∠C intersect at O. If M is a point on BO produced
We have to prove ∠MOC = ∠ABC
Since,
AB = AC
ABC is isosceles
∠B = ∠C (or)
∠ABC = ∠ACB
Now,
BO and CO are bisectors of ∠ ABC and ∠ACB respectively
$\Rightarrow \mathrm{ABO}=\angle \mathrm{OBC}=\angle \mathrm{ACO}=\angle \mathrm{OCB}=\frac{1}{2} \angle \mathrm{ABC}=\frac{1}{2} \angle \mathrm{ACB} \ldots$ (i)
We have, in Δ OBC
∠OBC + ∠OCB + ∠BOC = 180° ... (ii)
And also
∠BOC + ∠COM = 180° ... (iii) [Straight angle]
Equating (ii) and (iii)
∠OBC + ∠OCB + ∠BOC = ∠BOC + ∠MOC
∠OBC + ∠OCB = ∠MOC [From (i)]
2∠OBC = ∠MOC [From (i)]
$2\left(\frac{1}{2} \angle \mathrm{ABC}\right)=\angle \mathrm{MOC}[$ From $(\mathrm{i})]$
∠ABC = ∠MOC
Therefore, ∠MOC = ∠ABC