AD and BC are equal perpendiculars to a line segment AB (see Fig. 7.18). Show that CD bisects AB.

It is given in the question that:

AD and BC are equal perpendiculars to AB


To prove: CD bisects AB


Proof: In


A = B (Perpendicular)


AOD = BOC (Vertically opposite angle)


AD = BC (Given)


Therefore,


By AAS congruence,



Now,


AO = OB (By c.p.c.t)


CD bisects AB


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