Difference between revisions of "2002 AIME II Problems/Problem 14"

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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>
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Solving, <math>AM = 38</math>. So the ratio of the side lengths of the triangles is 2. Therefore,
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<math>\frac{PB+38}{OP}= 2</math> and <math>\frac{OP+19}{PB} = 2</math>
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<math>2OP = PB+38</math> and <math>2PB = OP+19</math>
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<math>4OP-76 = OP+19</math>
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Finally, <math>OP = \frac{95}3</math>, so the answer is <math>98</math>.
  
 
== 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}}

Revision as of 23:49, 15 February 2009

Problem

The perimeter of triangle $APM$ is $152$, and the angle $PAM$ is a right angle. A circle of radius $19$ with center $O$ on $\overline{AP}$ is drawn so that it is tangent to $\overline{AM}$ and $\overline{PM}$. Given that $OP=m/n$ where $m$ and $n$ are relatively prime positive integers, find $m+n$.

Solution

Let the circle intersect $\overline{PM}$ at $B$. Then note $\triangle OPB$ and $\triangle MPA$ are similar. Also note that $AM = BM$ by power of a point. So we have:

\[\frac{19}{AM} = \frac{152-2AM}{152}\]

Solving, $AM = 38$. So the ratio of the side lengths of the triangles is 2. Therefore,

$\frac{PB+38}{OP}= 2$ and $\frac{OP+19}{PB} = 2$

$2OP = PB+38$ and $2PB = OP+19$

$4OP-76 = OP+19$

Finally, $OP = \frac{95}3$, so the answer is $98$.

See also

2002 AIME II (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 13
Followed by
Problem 15
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