Problem

Source: IMO 1966, Day 1, Problem 2

Tags: trigonometry, geometry, Trigonometric Equations, IMO, IMO 1966



Let $a,b,c$ be the lengths of the sides of a triangle, and $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ respectively, the angles opposite these sides. Prove that if \[ a+b=\tan{\frac{\gamma}{2}}(a\tan{\alpha}+b\tan{\beta}) \] the triangle is isosceles.