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Let P,Q, and R be the points of tangency of the incircle of ∆ABC with sides BC, CA, and AB, respectively. Then lines AP, BQ, and CR:

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are concurrent.

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Gergonne point

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Point of congruency of lines AP, BQ, and CR, where P,Q, and R are the points of tangency of the incircle of ∆ABC.

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Ceva's Theorem: Let AP, BQ, and CR be three lines joining the vertices of ∆ABC to pints P, Q, and R on the opposite sides. Then these three lines are concurrent if and only if:

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(AR/RB)(BP/PC)(CQ/QA) = 1

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Given distinct points A and B and a positive number µ, there is exactly ______ point X such that _________________. Also there is at most _________ other point on the line ____ for which this equation holds.

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one AX/XB = µ one AB

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Let AP, BQ, and CR be Cevians in ∆ABC, where P, Q, and R lie on sides BC, CA, and AB respectively. If these Cevians are concurrent at point T, then:

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AT/AP = [(AR·CQ) + (QA·RB)] / [AR·CQ) + (QA·RB) + (RB·CQ)]

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Let T be the Gergonne point of ∆ABC. If coincides with the incenter or the circumcenter or the orthocenter or the centroid of ∆ABC, then:

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The triangle must be an equilateral.

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Let U and V be points on sides of AB and AC, respectively, of ∆ABC and suppose UV is parallel to BC. Then the intersection of UC and VB:

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lies on the median of AM.

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The lines joining the vertices of a triangle to the points of tangency of the opposite exscribed circles are:

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concurrent.

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Given three concurrent Cevians in a triangle, the the lines obtained by joining the midpoints of the Cevians to the midpoints of the coorresponding sides are:

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concurrent.

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Suppose Cevians AP, BQ, and CR are concurrent at point T so that ∆ABC is decomposed into six small triangles. If areas of ∆ART, ∆BPT, and ∆CQT are equal, then:

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All six small triangles have equal areas.

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General Form of Ceva's Theorem: Let AP, BQ, and CR be Cevians of ∆ABC, where points P, Q, and R lie on lines BC, CA, and AB, respectively. Then these Cevians are either concurrent OR parallel if and only if:

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an ODD number of them are interior and (AR/RB)(BP/PC)(CQ/QA) = 1

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In figure 4.5 on p 135, BQ/QC = ___ and XP/PY = ______. And if XP/PY =BQ/QC, then:

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st/ru; [s(t+u)]/[u(r+s)] then both ratios are equal to 1 and in that case XY is parallel to BC.

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If Cevians AP, BQ, and CR are parallel, then:

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the Cevian product is trivial.

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Angular Cevian Product: Suppose that AP, BQ, and CR are Ceviansin ∆ABC. Then the corresponding Cevian product is equal to:

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[sin(∠ACR)sin(∠BAP)sin(∠CBQ)]/[sin(∠RCB)sin(∠PAC)sin(∠QBA)] In particular, the three Cevians are concurrent or parallel if and only if an odd number of them are interior and this angular Cevian product is equal to 1.

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Given an arbitrary ∆ABC, build three outward-pointing triangles BCU, CAB, and ABW, each sharing a sides with the original triangle. Assume that ∠BAW = ∠CAV, ∠CBU = ∠ABW, and ∠ACV = ∠BCU. And assume that AU, BV, and CW cut across the interior of ∆ABC. Then:

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lines AU, BV, and CW are concurrent.

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The pedal triangle of acute ∆ABC is ∆DEF, and perpendicular AU, BV, and CW are dropped from the vertices of the original triangle to the sides of the pedal triangle. Then lines AU, BV, and CW are:

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concurrent and the point of concurrence is at the circumcenter.

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If Cevians AP, BQ, and CR of ∆ABC are concurrent or parallel, then:

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their isogonal Cevians are also concurrent or parallel.

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Isogonal line:

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The line reflected across an angle bisector.

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Symmedians:

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The isogonals of the medians.

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Lemoine point:

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The point of concurrence of the symmedians.

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Isogonal conjugate:

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The point of concurrence of the isogonal lines.

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Let X be a point other than A, B, or C on the circumcircle of ∆ABC. Then:

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the isogonal Cevians of AX, BX, and CX are parallel.

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Let X be any point in the interior of ∆ABC and let Y be the circumcenter of the triangle whose vertices are the reflections of X in the sides of ∆ABC. Then:

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Y is the isogonal conjugate of X with respect to ∆ABC.

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Let ABCDEF be a hexagon inscribed in a circle. Then the diagonals AD, BE, and CF are concurrent if and only if:

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(AB/BC)(CD/DE)(EF/FA)=1

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Given and acute angled ∆ABC, show that the lines joining A, B, and C to the midpoints of the nearer sides of the pedal triangle are:

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concurrent

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The only point in the interior of ∆ABC that is its own isogonal conjugate is:

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the incenter.

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If ∆ABC is not a right triangle then the circumcenter and orthocenter are:

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isogonal conjugates.

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If ∠C = 90 in ∆ABC, then the Lemoine point of the triangle lies on:

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the altitude from vertex C.

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If the Lemoine point of ∆ABC lies on the altitude from vertex C, then:

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either AC = BC or ∠C = 90.

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