As shown in the figure, in △ ABC, ab = AC, the semicircle o with AC as the diameter intersects AB and BC at points D and e respectively. (1) prove that point E is the midpoint of BC; (2) if ∠ cod = 80 °, calculate the degree of ∠ bed

As shown in the figure, in △ ABC, ab = AC, the semicircle o with AC as the diameter intersects AB and BC at points D and e respectively. (1) prove that point E is the midpoint of BC; (2) if ∠ cod = 80 °, calculate the degree of ∠ bed

(1) It is proved that: connecting AE, ∵ AC is the diameter of ⊙ o, ∵ AEC = 90 °, that is AE ⊥ BC, ∵ AB = AC, ∵ be = CE, that is, point E is the midpoint of BC; (2) ∵ cod = 80 °, ∵ DAC = 12 ∵ cod = 40 °, ∵ DAC + ∵ Dec = 180 °, ∵ bed + ∵ Dec = 180 ° and ∵ bed = 40 °