Problem

Source: Vietnam Mathematical Olympiad problem 7 day 2

Tags: vmo, geometry, circumcircle



Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle, $B,C$ fixed, $A$ moves on the big arc $BC$ of $(ABC)$. Let $O$ be the circumcenter of $(ABC)$ $(B,O,C$ are not collinear, $AB \ne AC)$, $(I)$ is the incircle of triangle $ABC$. $(I)$ tangents to $BC$ at $D$. Let $I_a$ be the $A$-excenter of triangle $ABC$. $I_aD$ cuts $OI$ at $L$. Let $E$ lies on $(I)$ such that $DE \parallel AI$. a) $LE$ cuts $AI$ at $F$. Prove that $AF=AI$. b) Let $M$ lies on the circle $(J)$ go through $I_a,B,C$ such that $I_aM \parallel AD$. $MD$ cuts $(J)$ again at $N$. Prove that the midpoint $T$ of $MN$ lies on a fixed circle.