Let a triangle be given with . Let the inscribed center of the triangle be . The perpendicular bisector of side intersects the angle bisector of at point and the angle bisector of at point . Prove that the points and lie on a circle.
(Karl Czakler)
Let a triangle be given with . Let the inscribed center of the triangle be . The perpendicular bisector of side intersects the angle bisector of at point and the angle bisector of at point . Prove that the points and lie on a circle.
(Karl Czakler)
1. Identify the key points and properties:
- Let be the incenter of .
- The perpendicular bisector of intersects the angle bisector of at .
- The angle bisector of intersects the angle bisector of at .
2. **Establish the cyclic nature of points :**
- We need to show that lie on a circle. This can be done by proving that the power of point with respect to the circle passing through is equal to the power of point with respect to the circle passing through .
3. Use the Sine Rule and Angle Bisector Theorem:
- Let intersect at point . Assume .
- Since is the incenter, .
- Using the Sine Rule in the relevant triangles, we get:
4. Verify the cyclic condition:
- We need to check if the equation holds:
Substituting the values, we get:
Simplifying, we get:
Using the identity , we get:
This is obviously true.
5. Conclusion:
- Since the equation holds, the points must be cyclic.