Mathematics
In triangle ABC; ∠A = 60°, ∠C = 40° and bisector of angle ABC meets side AC at point P. Show that BP = CP.
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Answer
In △ ABC,

By angle sum property of triangle,
⇒ ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
⇒ 60° + ∠B + 40° = 180°
⇒ ∠B + 100° = 180°
⇒ ∠B = 180° - 100° = 80°.
Since, BP is bisector of ∠B,
∴ ∠PBC = = 40°.
∵ ∠PBC = ∠PCB (Both equal to 40°)
∴ CP = BP (Sides opposite to equal angles are equal)
Hence, proved that BP = CP.
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