Δ ABC and Δ ADC are shown in the figure below:

From figure,
In ∆ ABC and ∆ ADC,
⇒ ∠B = 90° and ∠D = 90° [∵ ∆ ABC and ∆ ADC are right angled triangles]
We know that,
The sum of angles in a triangle is 180°.
If the sum of pair of opposite angles in a quadrilateral is 180°, then it is a cyclic quadrilateral.
In Δ ABC,
⇒ ∠ABC + ∠BCA + ∠CAB = 180° (Angle sum property of triangle)
⇒ 90° + ∠BCA + ∠CAB = 180°
⇒ ∠BCA + ∠CAB = 180° - 90°
⇒ ∠BCA + ∠CAB = 90° .....(1)
In Δ ADC,
⇒ ∠CDA + ∠ACD + ∠DAC = 180° (Angle sum property of triangle)
⇒ 90° + ∠ACD + ∠DAC = 180°
⇒ ∠ACD + ∠DAC = 180° - 90°
⇒ ∠ACD + ∠DAC = 90° .....(2)
Adding equation (1) and (2), we get :
⇒ ∠BCA + ∠CAB + ∠ACD + ∠DAC = 180°
⇒ (∠BCA + ∠ACD) + (∠CAB + ∠DAC) = 180°
⇒ ∠BCD + ∠DAB = 180° .....(3)
⇒ ∠B + ∠D = 90° + 90° = 180° .....(4)
Since, sum of opposite angles of quadrilateral ABCD is 180°. Therefore, it is a cyclic quadrilateral.

We know that,
Angles in the same segment are equal.
⇒ ∠CAD = ∠CBD.
Hence, proved that ∠CAD = ∠CBD.
Circles — Interactive Study Guide
Circle Theorems Quick Reference
- Equal chords ⇔ equal central angles
- Perpendicular from centre bisects the chord
- Equal chords ⇔ equidistant from centre
- Central angle = 2 × inscribed angle (same arc)
- Angles in same segment are equal
- Angle in semicircle = 90°
- Opposite angles of cyclic quad = 180°
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