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Parametrized system of trigonometric equations

Source: Czech and Slovak Olympiad 1978, National Round, Problem 3

October 11, 2024
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Problem Statement

Let α,β,γ\alpha,\beta,\gamma be angles of a triangle. Determine all real triplets x,y,zx,y,z satisfying the system \begin{align*} x\cos\beta+\frac1z\cos\alpha &=1, \\ y\cos\gamma+\frac1x\cos\beta &=1, \\ z\cos\alpha+\frac1y\cos\gamma &=1. \end{align*}