Problem

Source: 2023 NZMO - New Zealand Maths Olympiad Round 1 p6

Tags: geometry



Let triangle $ABC$ be right-angled at $A$. Let $D$ be the point on $AC$ such that $BD$ bisects angle $\angle ABC$. Prove that $BC - BD = 2AB$ if and only if $\frac{1}{BD} - \frac{1}{BC} =\frac{1}{2AB}$.