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Line Bisectors And Angle Bisectors

Angle bisector theorem

Math

Theorem 2

Prove that: If a point is equidistant from the endpoints of a line segment, then it lies on the perpendicular bisector of the segment. (Converse of theorem 1)

Given: CDCD is the perpendicular bisector of AB\overline{AB} intersecting it at OO. PP is any point on AB\overline{AB} such that APBP\overline{AP} \cong \overline{BP}.

To Prove: PP lies on the perpendicular bisector of AB\overline{AB}, i.e. OPABOP \perp AB.

Construction: Bisect AB\overline{AB} at OO. Join points PP and OO.