Question 5
Let $H$ be the orthocenter of an acute triangle $ABC$,
let $F$ be the foot of the altitude from $C$ to $AB$,
and let $P$ be the reflection of $H$ across $BC$.
Suppose that the circumcircle of triangle $AFP$ intersects line $BC$
at two distinct points $X$ and $Y$.
Prove that $CX = CY$.
Proposed by Carl Schildkraut.
Manual essay; 1 editorial point, not official contest scoring. Automatic answer fields are intentionally empty.
let $F$ be the foot of the altitude from $C$ to $AB$,
and let $P$ be the reflection of $H$ across $BC$.
Suppose that the circumcircle of triangle $AFP$ intersects line $BC$
at two distinct points $X$ and $Y$.
Prove that $CX = CY$.
Proposed by Carl Schildkraut.
Manual essay; 1 editorial point, not official contest scoring. Automatic answer fields are intentionally empty.