2008 USAMO Problems/Problem 2

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Problem

(Zuming Feng) Let $ABC$ be an acute, scalene triangle, and let $M$, $N$, and $P$ be the midpoints of $\overline{BC}$, $\overline{CA}$, and $\overline{AB}$, respectively. Let the perpendicular bisectors of $\overline{AB}$ and $\overline{AC}$ intersect ray $AM$ in points $D$ and $E$ respectively, and let lines $BD$ and $CE$ intersect in point $F$, inside of triangle $ABC$. Prove that points $A$, $N$, $F$, and $P$ all lie on one circle.

Solution

Solution 1

Solution 2

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