Question

In ΔABC, m∠B = m∠C. The angle bisector of ∠B meets AC at point H and the angle bisector of ∠C meets AB at point K. Prove that BH ≅ CK.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

In ΔABC, m∠B = m∠C.

BH is angle B bisector, then by definition of angle bisector

∠CBH ≅ ∠HBK

m∠CBH = m∠HBK = 1/2m∠B

CK is angle C bisector, then by definition of angle bisector

∠BCK ≅ ∠KCH

m∠BCK = m∠KCH = 1/2m∠C

Since m∠B = m∠C, then

m∠CBH = m∠HBK = 1/2m∠B = 1/2m∠C = m∠BCK = m∠KCH   (*)

Consider triangles CBH and BCK. In these triangles,

• ∠CBH ≅ ∠BCK (from equality (*));
• ∠HCB ≅ ∠KBC, because m∠B = m∠C;
• BC ≅CB by reflexive property.

So, triangles CBH and BCK are congruent by ASA postulate.

Congruent triangles have congruent corresponding sides, hence

BH ≅ CK.