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Sum of the lengths of the three segments connecting midpoint

Source: Tuymaada 2008, Senior League, Second Day, Problem 8.

July 18, 2008
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Problem Statement

A convex hexagon is given. Let s s be the sum of the lengths of the three segments connecting the midpoints of its opposite sides. Prove that there is a point in the hexagon such that the sum of its distances to the lines containing the sides of the hexagon does not exceed s. s. Author: N. Sedrakyan