Point D is chosen on the side AB of triangle ABC. Point L inside the triangle ABC is such that BD=LD and ∠LAB=∠LCA=∠DCB. It is known that ∠ALD+∠ABC=180∘. Prove that ∠BLC=90∘.
Problem
Source: Tuymaada 2007, Problem 6
Tags: geometry, perpendicular bisector, geometry proposed
15.07.2007 17:19
Extend AL to meet BC at E. Now ∠DLE=180∘−∠ALD=∠ABC. Since ∠DLB=∠DBL (triangle DLB is isosceles) we must also have ∠ELB=∠EBL so the triangle ELB is isosceles too. It means that ED is a perpendicular bisector of LB so ∠LED=12∠LEB=90∘−∠LBE. We also have ∠LEC=2∠LBE so ∠DEC=90∘+∠LBE. Since ∠EAD=∠DCE quadrilateral ADEC is cyclic so ∠DAC=90∘−∠LBE. Note that ∠ACD=∠LCE (from the conditions) and ∠ADC=∠AEC (because ADEC is cyclic) so the triangles ADC and LEC are similar. Therefore LEC=∠DAC=90∘−∠LBE. So ∠BLC=∠BLE+∠ELC=90∘ and we are done.
16.06.2008 02:26
Let AL meet BC at L1, ∠DLL1=∠ABC ⇒ LL1=BL1, quadrilateral ADL1C is cyclic, because ∠DAL1=∠L1CD then, ∠DL1A=∠DCA ⇒ ∠LCB=∠DL1A=∠DL1B=90o−∠LBL1 then ∠BLC=90o
16.06.2008 07:40
the main idea of this problem is prove ADIC is cyclic( many proof). Then <DIB=<A so <ALI= 180-2<A. then <LCI = <A(1) ,but we have <LCB = 90-<DIB=90-<A(2) From (1) and (2) we have <BLC= 90
16.06.2008 11:34
Ya I was trying to follow the explanation but my geometry is not all up to date, is there like a online article or something I could read that would make the explanation more clear.
26.09.2015 01:39
Sorry to revive it... a nice one indeed, Let LD meet CB again at X. Then just note that our angle condition gives A,L,B,X cyclic and moreover a trapezoid. Now its finished by some angle chase...