Let $(I_b)$, $(I_c)$ are excircles of a triangle $ABC$. Given a circle $ \omega $ passes through $A$ and externally tangents to the circles $(I_b)$ and $(I_c)$ such that it intersects with $BC$ at points $M$, $N$. Prove that $ \angle BAM=\angle CAN $. A. Smirnov
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Tags: geometric transformation, geometry, circumcircle, geometry proposed
17.04.2014 08:26
Insimilicenter $A$ of $(I_b) \sim (I_c)$ is also center of negative inversion that transforms them into each other. By conformity, $\omega$ is transformed into the common external tangent $\tau_A$ of $(I_b),(I_c)$ different from $BC.$ The center of $\omega$ is on the perpendicular form $A$ to $\tau_A,$ but $\tau_A$ is antiparallel to $BC$ WRT $AB,AC$ $\Longrightarrow$ it is on the A-circumdiameter of $\triangle ABC$ $\Longrightarrow$ $\omega$ is tangent to the circumcircle $(O)$ of $\triangle ABC$ $\Longrightarrow$ $A$ is exsimilicenter of $\omega \sim (O).$ Hence, if $AM,AN$ cut $(O)$ again at $M',N',$ we have $M'N' \parallel MN \equiv BC$ $\Longrightarrow$ arcs $BM',$ $CN'$ are equal $\Longrightarrow$ $\angle BAM=\angle CAN.$
17.04.2014 09:53
Grade 6? I am speechless.
17.04.2014 10:32
haha, most probably it is Grade 9
17.04.2014 13:11
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