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ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

Let Γ be the circumcircle of ΔABC and let D be the midpoint of the arc BC. Prove that below three points are collinear : 1) A 2) the incenter I of ΔABC 3) D http://tube.geogebra.org/m/1437801

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

Exactly, but somehow I find below statement not so obvious "D lies on the angle bisector of angle A" just looking for a proof if it is easy :)

OpenStudy (loser66):

why not??

OpenStudy (loser66):

\(\angle BAD =\angle CAD\) since arc BD = arc CD

OpenStudy (loser66):

hence AD bisects BAD

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

I can't answer "why not" because idk lol By definition, \(I\) lies on the angel bisector... but not so much about the point \(D\) is known right

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

Ahh wait I see what you're doing, you're saying "equal chords of the same circle intercept equal angles" ?

OpenStudy (loser66):

I don't know the name of the property but it is!! if the arcs of the angles are equal, then the angles are equal.

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

That should do! thanks!

OpenStudy (loser66):

However, the original problem is not a piece of cake. I didn't find out the logic yet!! ha!! Can you please help me draw out the circle center D that goes through B? I need it to prove O is the incenter of \(\triangle ABC\). Please

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

It is already there but hidden... just scroll down on the left hand side, do you see "Conic" section ?

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

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