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Print75th Romanian Mathematical Olympiad
Romania geometry
Problem
The isosceles triangle has and . Take the point on the side and the distinct points , , on the side so that and .
a) Prove that .
b) Find the measure of .

a) Prove that .
b) Find the measure of .
Solution
a) From isosceles follows , hence . From isosceles follows .
The above and yield (S.A.A.), whence .
b) Since is isosceles, . Then gives , hence is isosceles.
So
The above and yield (S.A.A.), whence .
b) Since is isosceles, . Then gives , hence is isosceles.
So
Final answer
52°30'
Techniques
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