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== Problem == | == Problem == | ||
− | The perimeter of triangle <math>APM</math> is <math>152</math>, and the angle <math>PAM</math> is a right angle. A circle of radius <math>19</math> with center <math>O</math> on <math>\overline{AP}</math> is drawn so that it is tangent to <math>\overline{AM}</math> and <math>\overline{PM}</math>. Given that <math>OP=m/n</math> where <math>m</math> and <math>n</math> are relatively prime positive integers, find <math>m+n</math>. | + | The [[perimeter]] of triangle <math>APM</math> is <math>152</math>, and the angle <math>PAM</math> is a [[right angle]]. A [[circle]] of [[radius]] <math>19</math> with center <math>O</math> on <math>\overline{AP}</math> is drawn so that it is [[Tangent (geometry)|tangent]] to <math>\overline{AM}</math> and <math>\overline{PM}</math>. Given that <math>OP=m/n</math> where <math>m</math> and <math>n</math> are [[relatively prime]] positive integers, find <math>m+n</math>. |
== Solution == | == Solution == | ||
− | Let the circle intersect <math>\overline{PM}</math> at <math>B</math>. Then note <math>\triangle OPB</math> and <math>\triangle MPA</math> are similar. Also note that <math>AM = BM</math> by power of a point. So we have | + | Let the circle intersect <math>\overline{PM}</math> at <math>B</math>. Then note <math>\triangle OPB</math> and <math>\triangle MPA</math> are similar. Also note that <math>AM = BM</math> by power of a point. So we have |
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<cmath>\frac{19}{AM} = \frac{152-2AM}{152}</cmath> | <cmath>\frac{19}{AM} = \frac{152-2AM}{152}</cmath> | ||
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Solving, <math>AM = 38</math>. So the ratio of the side lengths of the triangles is 2. Therefore, | Solving, <math>AM = 38</math>. So the ratio of the side lengths of the triangles is 2. Therefore, | ||
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<cmath>\frac{PB+38}{OP}= 2 \text{ and } \frac{OP+19}{PB} = 2</cmath> | <cmath>\frac{PB+38}{OP}= 2 \text{ and } \frac{OP+19}{PB} = 2</cmath> | ||
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− | <cmath>2OP = PB+38 \text{ and } 2PB = OP+19</cmath> | + | <cmath>2OP = PB+38 \text{ and } 2PB = OP+19.</cmath> |
− | + | Substituting for <math>PB</math>, <math>4OP-76 = OP+19</math>, so <math>OP = \frac{95}3</math> and the answer is <math>\boxed{098}</math>. | |
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
{{AIME box|year=2002|n=II|num-b=13|num-a=15}} | {{AIME box|year=2002|n=II|num-b=13|num-a=15}} | ||
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Revision as of 20:39, 25 August 2011
Problem
The perimeter of triangle is , and the angle is a right angle. A circle of radius with center on is drawn so that it is tangent to and . Given that where and are relatively prime positive integers, find .
Solution
Let the circle intersect at . Then note and are similar. Also note that by power of a point. So we have Solving, . So the ratio of the side lengths of the triangles is 2. Therefore, so Substituting for , , so and the answer is .
See also
2002 AIME II (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 13 |
Followed by Problem 15 | |
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