1972 USAMO Problems/Problem 5
Problem
A given convex pentagon 
has the property that the area of each of the five triangles 
, 
, 
, 
, and 
is unity. Show that all pentagons with the above property have the same area, and calculate that area. Show, furthermore, that there are infinitely many non-congruent pentagons having the above area property.
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