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perimeter of PBC <= perimeter of ABC, PL=AL on angle bisector AL

Source: 2017 Latvia BW TST P11

December 16, 2022
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Problem Statement

On the extension of the angle bisector ALAL of the triangle ABCABC, a point PP is placed such that PL=ALP L = AL. Prove that the perimeter of triangle PBCPBC does not exceed the perimeter of triangle ABCABC.