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Saudi Arabia geometry
Problem
Let , be given two circles intersecting at and . The tangent lines of at , intersect at . Let be a point on the circle but outside the circle . The lines , intersect circle at , . Denote by the midpoint of . Prove that , , are collinear.
Solution
Denote as the midpoint of . Because , , , belong to the same circle, then we have Since is the midpoint of and is the midpoint of then , are isogonal conjugate with respect to the angle .
In the other hand, is the intersection of two tangent lines of at , , then is the symmedian of triangle . It means , are isogonal conjugate with respect to .
Hence, , , are collinear.
In the other hand, is the intersection of two tangent lines of at , , then is the symmedian of triangle . It means , are isogonal conjugate with respect to .
Hence, , , are collinear.
Techniques
TangentsBrocard point, symmediansIsogonal/isotomic conjugates, barycentric coordinates