2008 USAMO Problems/Problem 4
Problem
(Gregory Galparin) Let be a convex polygon with sides, . Any set of diagonals of that do not intersect in the interior of the polygon determine a [i]triangulation[/i] of into triangles. If is regular and there is a triangulation of consisting of only isosceles triangles, find all the possible values of .
Solution
Solution 1
Solution 2
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