In triangle ABC, BD ⊥ AC and CE ⊥ AB. If BD and CE intersect at O, prove

Question:

In triangle ABC, BD ⊥ AC and CE ⊥ AB. If BD and CE intersect at O, prove that ∠BOC = 180° - ∠A.

Solution:

In quadrilateral AEOD

∠A + ∠AEO + ∠EOD + ∠ADO = 360°

⇒ ∠A + 90° + 90° + ∠EOD = 360°

⇒ ∠A + ∠BOC = 180° [∵ ∠EOD = ∠BOC vertically opposite angles]

⇒ ∠BOC = 180° − ∠A

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