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How to prove the converse of the Angle Bisector Theorem
This question appeared on my homework and I have no idea how to start. Help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Let's phrase the converse of the Angle Bisector Theorem as follows:
In $\triangle ABC$, let $D$ be a point on side $\overline{BC}$ such that $\dfrac{BD}{DC}=\dfrac{AB}{AC}$. Prove that $\overline{AD}$ bisects $\angle BAC$.
To prove this result, you may consider the "phantom point" method. Construct the angle bisector $\overline{AD'}$ of $\angle BAC$, where $D'$ is on $\overline{BC}$. Then try to prove that $D'$ and $D$ are in fact the same point.
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