In the diagram, A, B, C and D lie on the circumference of a circle with centre O such that AB = AC and EAF is a tangent to the circle at A.

- (a)
Show that angle BCA = angle CAF.
- (b)
Show that OA bisects angle BAC.
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9(a)
1. Relate angle CAF to an angle inside the triangle using the Alternate Segment Theorem
(Alternate Segment Theorem)
2. Use the given equal side lengths to relate angles within the triangle
Since , is an isosceles triangle.
(Base angles of isosceles triangle)
3. Conclude the proof by equating the angles
Therefore, . (Shown)
Shown that .
9(b)
1. Identify equal side lengths to set up a congruence proof for triangles OAB and OAC.
In and :
(Common side)
(Radii of the same circle)
(Given)
2. Prove the triangles are congruent and conclude the angles are equal.
(SSS congruence test)
Therefore, .
Hence, bisects .
Shown.
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