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trig equality in triangle

Source: Croatia 1998 3rd Grade P1

June 8, 2021
trigonometrygeometryTriangles

Problem Statement

Let a,b,ca,b,c be the sides and α,β,γ\alpha,\beta,\gamma be the corresponding angles of a triangle. Prove the equality (bc+cb)cosα+(ca+ac)cosβ+(ab+ba)cosγ=3.\left(\frac bc+\frac cb\right)\cos\alpha+\left(\frac ca+\frac ac\right)\cos\beta+\left(\frac ab+\frac ba\right)\cos\gamma=3.