In Fig. 6.9, OD is the bisector of ∠AOC, OE is the bisector of ∠BOC and OD ⊥ OE. Show that points A, O and B are collinear.

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According to the question,
In figure,
OD ⊥ OE,
OD and OE are the bisectors of ∠AOC and ∠BOC.
To prove: Points A, O and B are collinear
i.e., AOB is a straight line.
Proof:
Since OD and OE bisect angles ∠AOC and ∠BOC, respectively.
∠AOC = 2∠DOC …(eq.1)
And ∠COB = 2∠COE …(eq.2)
Adding (eq.1) and (eq.2), we get
∠AOC = ∠COB = 2∠DOC + 2∠COE
∠AOC +∠COB = 2(∠DOC +∠COE)
∠AOC + ∠COB = 2∠DOE
Since, OD⊥OE
We get,
∠AOC +∠COB = 2×90o
∠AOC +∠COB =180o
∠AOB =180o
So, ∠AOC + ∠COB form linear pair.
Therefore, AOB is a straight line.
Hence, points A, O and B are collinear.






