Let\(\triangle ABC\) be an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle. Let P be any point on the arc BC opposite to vertex A. To prove:\(AP = BP + CP\) Construction: From AP, mark a point O such that \(AO = PC\). Join BO, BP, and CP. Proof: In triangles \(\triangle ABO\) and \(\triangle BPC\): - \(AO = PC\) (by construction) - \(AB = BC\) (since \(\triangle ABC\) is equilateral) - \(\angle BAO = \angle BCP\) (angles subtended by the same arc) \(\therefore \triangle ABO \cong \triangle BPC\) \(\therefore BO = BP\) Also, \(\angle BOP = \angle BPO = \angle ACB = 60^\circ\) (angle subtended by arc BC) \(\therefore \angle OBP = 60^\circ = \angle BOP\) \(\therefore BP = PO\) \(\therefore AP = PO + AO = BP + PC\)