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Print51st Ukrainian National Mathematical Olympiad, 3rd Round
Ukraine geometry
Problem
Let be a cyclic quadruple. Let us denote the midpoints of , , and by , , and respectively. It is known, that . Prove that:
a) ;
b) has a pair of parallel sides.
a) ;
b) has a pair of parallel sides.
Solution
a) Using the properties of inscribed angles we get , , . Thus , hence is isosceles and , which implies that is rhombus and (fig. 8). Since by analogy we have that , , then , which proves part a).
b) Since , then and . We have , or . But since , then , and .
b) Since , then and . We have , or . But since , then , and .
Techniques
Cyclic quadrilateralsAngle chasing