two circles tangent at the euler line
Source: Mexico National Olympiad 2021Problem 4
November 10, 2021
geometrytangent circlesorthocenterEuler Linecircumcircle
Problem Statement
Let be an acutangle scalene triangle with and orthocenter . Let be the circumference passing through and tangent to at , and the circumference passing through and tangent to at . [*] Prove that and only have as common point.
[*] Prove that the line passing through and the circumcenter of triangle is a common tangent to and .Note: The orthocenter of a triangle is the intersection point of the three altitudes, whereas the circumcenter of a triangle is the center of the circumference passing through it's three vertices.