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Argentina 2015 geometry
Problem
Points and divide side of equilateral triangle into three equal parts; is between and . Point on side is such that . Find the sum of the angles

Solution
The conditions give (), also , hence triangle is equilateral. Then Hence .
On the other hand by the symmetry of the figure (or because triangles and are congruent). Then . So
the required sum is equal to . By the exterior angle theorem that last sum equals . Now is a median in the equilateral triangle , hence also a bisector. Therefore , which is the answer to the problem.
On the other hand by the symmetry of the figure (or because triangles and are congruent). Then . So
the required sum is equal to . By the exterior angle theorem that last sum equals . Now is a median in the equilateral triangle , hence also a bisector. Therefore , which is the answer to the problem.
Final answer
30°
Techniques
TrianglesAngle chasing