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19 lines in the plane dividing the plane into exactly 9$ pieces

Source: 1997 Estonia National Olympiad Final Round grade 12 p4

March 11, 2020
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Problem Statement

There are 1919 lines in the plane dividing the plane into exactly 9797 pieces. (a) Prove that among these pieces there is at least one triangle. (b) Show that it is indeed possible to place 1919 lines in the above way.