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75th 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 .

problem
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
Final answer
52°30'

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