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− | Let <math>A, B, C, D</math> in that order be the four points that divide the circle into four arcs | + | Let <math>A, B, C, D</math> in that order be the four points that divide the circle into four arcs. Let <math>F, G, H, J</math> be the midpoints of <math>\overarc{AB}, \overarc{BC}, \overarc{CD}, \overarc{DA}</math> respectively, and let <math>X</math> be the intersection of <math>FH</math> and <math>GJ</math>. Additionally, let <math>a = \overarc{AB}, b = \overarc{BC}, c = \overarc{CD},</math> and <math>d = \overarc{DA}</math>. |
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Latest revision as of 15:25, 28 January 2020
Problem
The circumference of a circle is arbitrarily divided into four arcs. The midpoints of the arcs are connected by segments. Show that two of these segments are perpendicular.
Solution
Let in that order be the four points that divide the circle into four arcs. Let
be the midpoints of
respectively, and let
be the intersection of
and
. Additionally, let
and
.
Note that . Additionally, from the definition of midpoint,
and
. Thus,
. Likewise,
and
, so
. Therefore,
, so
.
See Also
2003 Pan African MO (Problems) | ||
Preceded by Problem 1 |
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 | Followed by Problem 3 |
All Pan African MO Problems and Solutions |