In a Δ ABC, 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 Δ ABC,


AB = AC and the bisectors of B and C intersect at O and M is a point on BO produced.


We have to prove MOC = ABC


Since,


AB = AC


Δ ABC is isosceles


B = C


Or,


ABC = ACB


Now,


BO and CO are bisectors of ABC and ACB respectively.


ABO = OBC = ACO = OCB = ABC = ACB (i)


We have, in


OCB + OBC + BOC = 180o (ii)


And also,


BOC + COM = 180o (iii) [Straight angle]


Equating (ii) and (iii), we get


OCB + OBC + BOC = BOC + COM


OBC + OBC = MOC


2OBC = MOC


2(ABC) = MOC [From (i)]


ABC = MOC


Therefore, MOC = ABC


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