In triangle ABC, ∠ABC=90∘ and P is a point on AC such that ∠PCB=∠PBC, then prove that PA = PB.
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Solution
Let angle ∠PCB=∠PBC=x
In the right angled triangle, ∠ABC=90∘ ∠ACB=x
∠BAC=180∘−(90∘+x) =90∘−x .. (i)
And, ∠ABP=∠ABC−∠PBC =90∘−x ..( ii)
From (i) and (ii), we get ∠BAC=∠ABP
PA = PB
[Sides opposite to equal angles are always equal]