Problem

Source: IMO 1961, Day 2, Problem 5

Tags: inequalities, trigonometry, geometry, perpendicular bisector, IMO, IMO 1961



Construct a triangle $ABC$ if $AC=b$, $AB=c$ and $\angle AMB=w$, where $M$ is the midpoint of the segment $BC$ and $w<90$. Prove that a solution exists if and only if \[ b \tan{\dfrac{w}{2}} \leq c <b \] In what case does the equality hold?