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Let <math>ABC</math> be a triangle. Prove that there is a line <math>l</math> (in the plane of triangle <math>ABC</math>) such that the intersection of the interior of triangle <math>ABC</math> and the interior of its reflection <math>A'B'C'</math> in <math>l</math> has area more than <math>\frac{2}{3}</math> the area of triangle <math>ABC</math>. | Let <math>ABC</math> be a triangle. Prove that there is a line <math>l</math> (in the plane of triangle <math>ABC</math>) such that the intersection of the interior of triangle <math>ABC</math> and the interior of its reflection <math>A'B'C'</math> in <math>l</math> has area more than <math>\frac{2}{3}</math> the area of triangle <math>ABC</math>. | ||
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Problem
Let be a triangle. Prove that there is a line (in the plane of triangle ) such that the intersection of the interior of triangle and the interior of its reflection in has area more than the area of triangle .
Solution
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See Also
1996 USAMO (Problems • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 2 |
Followed by Problem 4 | |
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 | ||
All USAMO Problems and Solutions |
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