Prove orthogonal group is generated by rotations and reflections

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How can I use induction to show that

$O(n)$ is generated by rotations and reflections in $\mathbb{R}^n$?



I know case $n=1$ is trivial, but I have no idea about $n>1$.

Can someone give me details?

What textbooks or references could I find this?

I have referred to Artin's algebra, but I still can't prove it.