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