In ΔABC\Delta ABCΔABC , let DDD be any point on BC‾\overline{BC}BC.Let DF‾ , DE‾\overline{DF} \ , \ \overline{DE}DF , DE be bisectors of ∠ADB , ∠ADC\angle ADB \ , \ \angle ADC∠ADB , ∠ADC respectively with E∈AC‾ , F∈AB‾E \in \overline{AC} \ , \ F \in \overline{AB}E∈AC , F∈AB . Prove that AD‾ , BE‾ , CF‾\overline{AD} \ , \ \overline{BE} \ , \ \overline{CF}AD , BE , CF are concurrent.
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Angle bisector theorem and cevas
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Ah , I knew you would get it quickly. I used Ceva's instead of Menelaus. Nevermind Ceva's and Menelaus are brothers ;) :P
I actually meant to type ceva...haven't used the two in a while so got them mixed up haha
@Xuming Liang – Lol , okay...
@Nihar Mahajan – Can you prove the following simple fact (I tried to devise a problem out of this configuration):
Suppose the circumcircle of DEFDEFDEF meets ADADAD again at XXX. Prove that the reflection of XXX over EFEFEF lies on BCBCBC
@Xuming Liang – That was nice. Let BC‾∩⊙DEF={X′}\overline{BC} \cap \odot DEF = \{X'\}BC∩⊙DEF={X′} and I claim that X′X'X′ is the reflection of XXX. To prove this its easy to see that ΔXFE≅ΔX′FE\Delta XFE \cong \Delta X'FEΔXFE≅ΔX′FE which makes □XFX′E\Box XFX'E□XFX′E a kite. This implies XX′‾⊥FE‾\overline{XX'} \perp \overline{FE}XX′⊥FE and XK=KEXK=KEXK=KE provided that FE‾∩XX′‾={K}\overline{FE} \cap \overline{XX'} = \{K\}FE∩XX′={K}. Thus it is proved that X′X'X′ is the reflection of XXX such that X′∈BC‾X' \in \overline{BC}X′∈BC
Which theorem?
I won't give away the name unless a solution is posted here ;)
ceva theorm has something with concurrent....
It does not have "something" , it is fully based on concurrency :)
Now you can see that some people have already taken its name ;)
we need to prove (BD/DC)(CE/AE)(AF/BF) = 1
Where's the proof? You only stated what to prove.
my geometry is weak...please show proof.
Such an easy one. Use ceva's theorem and angle bisector property.
Try proving it with another method.
We can prove it by co-ordinate geometry but then it would be tedious.
Nihar, I suppose u are an Indian. If u like geometry try solving INMO 1994 question number 5. It is in one of my notes(rather the only note). https://brilliant.org/discussions/thread/amazing-geometry-question/
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Angle bisector theorem and cevas
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Ah , I knew you would get it quickly. I used Ceva's instead of Menelaus. Nevermind Ceva's and Menelaus are brothers ;) :P
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I actually meant to type ceva...haven't used the two in a while so got them mixed up haha
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Suppose the circumcircle of DEF meets AD again at X. Prove that the reflection of X over EF lies on BC
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BC∩⊙DEF={X′} and I claim that X′ is the reflection of X. To prove this its easy to see that ΔXFE≅ΔX′FE which makes □XFX′E a kite. This implies XX′⊥FE and XK=KE provided that FE∩XX′={K}. Thus it is proved that X′ is the reflection of X such that X′∈BC
That was nice. LetWhich theorem?
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I won't give away the name unless a solution is posted here ;)
ceva theorm has something with concurrent....
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It does not have "something" , it is fully based on concurrency :)
Now you can see that some people have already taken its name ;)
we need to prove (BD/DC)(CE/AE)(AF/BF) = 1
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Where's the proof? You only stated what to prove.
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my geometry is weak...please show proof.
Such an easy one. Use ceva's theorem and angle bisector property.
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Try proving it with another method.
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We can prove it by co-ordinate geometry but then it would be tedious.
Nihar, I suppose u are an Indian. If u like geometry try solving INMO 1994 question number 5. It is in one of my notes(rather the only note). https://brilliant.org/discussions/thread/amazing-geometry-question/