Problem

Source: Romanian JBMO TST 2005 - day 2, problem 3

Tags: geometry, algebra, polynomial



Let $ABC$ be an equilateral triangle and $M$ be a point inside the triangle. We denote by $A'$, $B'$, $C'$ the projections of the point $M$ on the sides $BC$, $CA$ and $AB$ respectively. Prove that the lines $AA'$, $BB'$ and $CC'$ are concurrent if and only if $M$ belongs to an altitude of the triangle.