Prove that a circle can be inscribed iff the given condition is satisfied












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"Let $B_1$ and $C_1$ be points on the sides $AC$ and $AB$ of a triangle $ABC$. Lines $BB_1$ and $CC_1$ intersect at point $D$. Prove that a circle can be inscribed inside quadrilateral $AB_1DC_1$ if and only if the incircles of $ABD$ and $ACD$ are tangent to each other."
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I start like this:



I introduce notations:




$$AB = c, AC = b, BC = a, AC_1 = x, AB_1 = z, B_1D = y, C_1D = w, BD = q, CD = p$$




To prove the above statement I basically need to prove that the statements $$x + y = z + w$$ and $$c + p = b + q$$



are equivalent. Performing a few computations involving bases I get the following equations :



$$qz(p + w) = bw(q + y)$$ and $$yc(p + w) = px(q + y)$$



How do I proceed from here? Any help is appreciated. Alternative solutions are also welcome










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    I have the following question with me:



    "Let $B_1$ and $C_1$ be points on the sides $AC$ and $AB$ of a triangle $ABC$. Lines $BB_1$ and $CC_1$ intersect at point $D$. Prove that a circle can be inscribed inside quadrilateral $AB_1DC_1$ if and only if the incircles of $ABD$ and $ACD$ are tangent to each other."
    enter image description here



    I start like this:



    I introduce notations:




    $$AB = c, AC = b, BC = a, AC_1 = x, AB_1 = z, B_1D = y, C_1D = w, BD = q, CD = p$$




    To prove the above statement I basically need to prove that the statements $$x + y = z + w$$ and $$c + p = b + q$$



    are equivalent. Performing a few computations involving bases I get the following equations :



    $$qz(p + w) = bw(q + y)$$ and $$yc(p + w) = px(q + y)$$



    How do I proceed from here? Any help is appreciated. Alternative solutions are also welcome










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      I have the following question with me:



      "Let $B_1$ and $C_1$ be points on the sides $AC$ and $AB$ of a triangle $ABC$. Lines $BB_1$ and $CC_1$ intersect at point $D$. Prove that a circle can be inscribed inside quadrilateral $AB_1DC_1$ if and only if the incircles of $ABD$ and $ACD$ are tangent to each other."
      enter image description here



      I start like this:



      I introduce notations:




      $$AB = c, AC = b, BC = a, AC_1 = x, AB_1 = z, B_1D = y, C_1D = w, BD = q, CD = p$$




      To prove the above statement I basically need to prove that the statements $$x + y = z + w$$ and $$c + p = b + q$$



      are equivalent. Performing a few computations involving bases I get the following equations :



      $$qz(p + w) = bw(q + y)$$ and $$yc(p + w) = px(q + y)$$



      How do I proceed from here? Any help is appreciated. Alternative solutions are also welcome










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      I have the following question with me:



      "Let $B_1$ and $C_1$ be points on the sides $AC$ and $AB$ of a triangle $ABC$. Lines $BB_1$ and $CC_1$ intersect at point $D$. Prove that a circle can be inscribed inside quadrilateral $AB_1DC_1$ if and only if the incircles of $ABD$ and $ACD$ are tangent to each other."
      enter image description here



      I start like this:



      I introduce notations:




      $$AB = c, AC = b, BC = a, AC_1 = x, AB_1 = z, B_1D = y, C_1D = w, BD = q, CD = p$$




      To prove the above statement I basically need to prove that the statements $$x + y = z + w$$ and $$c + p = b + q$$



      are equivalent. Performing a few computations involving bases I get the following equations :



      $$qz(p + w) = bw(q + y)$$ and $$yc(p + w) = px(q + y)$$



      How do I proceed from here? Any help is appreciated. Alternative solutions are also welcome







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          This is actually a problem from Bulgarian MO, third round, 1999.



          For your reference I have copied the solution from "Cyclic quadrilaterals, radical axis and inscribed circles" by Charles Leytem



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            For variety , here is a different solution.
            enter image description here
            Let us suppose that the incircles of $triangle$s $ABD$ and $ACD$ are not tangential . Clearly , as in the figure , there are two distinct points of tangency , $G$ and $K$



            Let $AG$ = $x$ , $GK$ = $delta$ and $KD$ = $y$ . The line segments of the same color in the figure are equal.



            enter image description here



            Now consider quadrilaterals $ABDC$ , $AB_1DC_1$ . Let us assume that a circle can be circumscribed by $AB_1DC_1$ . Join points of tangency to form segments $K’L’$ , $M’N’$ . Join $JL$ , $FH$ . The respective dotted segments are parallel , by Thales’ Theorem.



            Let $DL’ = a $ , $L’B_1 = b $ , $M’A = c$ and $K’C_1 = d $ . Let $C_1J = q_1$ and $B_1H = q_2 $.



            Using properties of tangents and isosceles $triangle$s, we have:- $$ AJ = x + delta = c + d - q_1$$
            $$ AH = x = c + b - q_2 $$
            From these , we get $$ delta = d - b - q_1 + q_2 $$ Call this equation (1). Also , we have :-
            $$LL’ = a + y = d - q_1 $$ $$ FN’= a+ delta + y = b - q_2 $$ From these , we get :- $$ delta = b-d+q_1-q_2$$ Call this equation (2) . Clearly , from (1) and (2) , we get $delta = 0 $ , a contradiction if the points are distinct . QED



            Note:- This is a case in which $H$ and $J$ lie inside the quadrilateral $AB_1DC_1$ , while $F$ and $L$ lie outside it . There exist other cases , which can be proven similarly






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              This is actually a problem from Bulgarian MO, third round, 1999.



              For your reference I have copied the solution from "Cyclic quadrilaterals, radical axis and inscribed circles" by Charles Leytem



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                This is actually a problem from Bulgarian MO, third round, 1999.



                For your reference I have copied the solution from "Cyclic quadrilaterals, radical axis and inscribed circles" by Charles Leytem



                enter image description hereenter image description here






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                  This is actually a problem from Bulgarian MO, third round, 1999.



                  For your reference I have copied the solution from "Cyclic quadrilaterals, radical axis and inscribed circles" by Charles Leytem



                  enter image description hereenter image description here






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                  This is actually a problem from Bulgarian MO, third round, 1999.



                  For your reference I have copied the solution from "Cyclic quadrilaterals, radical axis and inscribed circles" by Charles Leytem



                  enter image description hereenter image description here







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                      For variety , here is a different solution.
                      enter image description here
                      Let us suppose that the incircles of $triangle$s $ABD$ and $ACD$ are not tangential . Clearly , as in the figure , there are two distinct points of tangency , $G$ and $K$



                      Let $AG$ = $x$ , $GK$ = $delta$ and $KD$ = $y$ . The line segments of the same color in the figure are equal.



                      enter image description here



                      Now consider quadrilaterals $ABDC$ , $AB_1DC_1$ . Let us assume that a circle can be circumscribed by $AB_1DC_1$ . Join points of tangency to form segments $K’L’$ , $M’N’$ . Join $JL$ , $FH$ . The respective dotted segments are parallel , by Thales’ Theorem.



                      Let $DL’ = a $ , $L’B_1 = b $ , $M’A = c$ and $K’C_1 = d $ . Let $C_1J = q_1$ and $B_1H = q_2 $.



                      Using properties of tangents and isosceles $triangle$s, we have:- $$ AJ = x + delta = c + d - q_1$$
                      $$ AH = x = c + b - q_2 $$
                      From these , we get $$ delta = d - b - q_1 + q_2 $$ Call this equation (1). Also , we have :-
                      $$LL’ = a + y = d - q_1 $$ $$ FN’= a+ delta + y = b - q_2 $$ From these , we get :- $$ delta = b-d+q_1-q_2$$ Call this equation (2) . Clearly , from (1) and (2) , we get $delta = 0 $ , a contradiction if the points are distinct . QED



                      Note:- This is a case in which $H$ and $J$ lie inside the quadrilateral $AB_1DC_1$ , while $F$ and $L$ lie outside it . There exist other cases , which can be proven similarly






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                        For variety , here is a different solution.
                        enter image description here
                        Let us suppose that the incircles of $triangle$s $ABD$ and $ACD$ are not tangential . Clearly , as in the figure , there are two distinct points of tangency , $G$ and $K$



                        Let $AG$ = $x$ , $GK$ = $delta$ and $KD$ = $y$ . The line segments of the same color in the figure are equal.



                        enter image description here



                        Now consider quadrilaterals $ABDC$ , $AB_1DC_1$ . Let us assume that a circle can be circumscribed by $AB_1DC_1$ . Join points of tangency to form segments $K’L’$ , $M’N’$ . Join $JL$ , $FH$ . The respective dotted segments are parallel , by Thales’ Theorem.



                        Let $DL’ = a $ , $L’B_1 = b $ , $M’A = c$ and $K’C_1 = d $ . Let $C_1J = q_1$ and $B_1H = q_2 $.



                        Using properties of tangents and isosceles $triangle$s, we have:- $$ AJ = x + delta = c + d - q_1$$
                        $$ AH = x = c + b - q_2 $$
                        From these , we get $$ delta = d - b - q_1 + q_2 $$ Call this equation (1). Also , we have :-
                        $$LL’ = a + y = d - q_1 $$ $$ FN’= a+ delta + y = b - q_2 $$ From these , we get :- $$ delta = b-d+q_1-q_2$$ Call this equation (2) . Clearly , from (1) and (2) , we get $delta = 0 $ , a contradiction if the points are distinct . QED



                        Note:- This is a case in which $H$ and $J$ lie inside the quadrilateral $AB_1DC_1$ , while $F$ and $L$ lie outside it . There exist other cases , which can be proven similarly






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                          For variety , here is a different solution.
                          enter image description here
                          Let us suppose that the incircles of $triangle$s $ABD$ and $ACD$ are not tangential . Clearly , as in the figure , there are two distinct points of tangency , $G$ and $K$



                          Let $AG$ = $x$ , $GK$ = $delta$ and $KD$ = $y$ . The line segments of the same color in the figure are equal.



                          enter image description here



                          Now consider quadrilaterals $ABDC$ , $AB_1DC_1$ . Let us assume that a circle can be circumscribed by $AB_1DC_1$ . Join points of tangency to form segments $K’L’$ , $M’N’$ . Join $JL$ , $FH$ . The respective dotted segments are parallel , by Thales’ Theorem.



                          Let $DL’ = a $ , $L’B_1 = b $ , $M’A = c$ and $K’C_1 = d $ . Let $C_1J = q_1$ and $B_1H = q_2 $.



                          Using properties of tangents and isosceles $triangle$s, we have:- $$ AJ = x + delta = c + d - q_1$$
                          $$ AH = x = c + b - q_2 $$
                          From these , we get $$ delta = d - b - q_1 + q_2 $$ Call this equation (1). Also , we have :-
                          $$LL’ = a + y = d - q_1 $$ $$ FN’= a+ delta + y = b - q_2 $$ From these , we get :- $$ delta = b-d+q_1-q_2$$ Call this equation (2) . Clearly , from (1) and (2) , we get $delta = 0 $ , a contradiction if the points are distinct . QED



                          Note:- This is a case in which $H$ and $J$ lie inside the quadrilateral $AB_1DC_1$ , while $F$ and $L$ lie outside it . There exist other cases , which can be proven similarly






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                          For variety , here is a different solution.
                          enter image description here
                          Let us suppose that the incircles of $triangle$s $ABD$ and $ACD$ are not tangential . Clearly , as in the figure , there are two distinct points of tangency , $G$ and $K$



                          Let $AG$ = $x$ , $GK$ = $delta$ and $KD$ = $y$ . The line segments of the same color in the figure are equal.



                          enter image description here



                          Now consider quadrilaterals $ABDC$ , $AB_1DC_1$ . Let us assume that a circle can be circumscribed by $AB_1DC_1$ . Join points of tangency to form segments $K’L’$ , $M’N’$ . Join $JL$ , $FH$ . The respective dotted segments are parallel , by Thales’ Theorem.



                          Let $DL’ = a $ , $L’B_1 = b $ , $M’A = c$ and $K’C_1 = d $ . Let $C_1J = q_1$ and $B_1H = q_2 $.



                          Using properties of tangents and isosceles $triangle$s, we have:- $$ AJ = x + delta = c + d - q_1$$
                          $$ AH = x = c + b - q_2 $$
                          From these , we get $$ delta = d - b - q_1 + q_2 $$ Call this equation (1). Also , we have :-
                          $$LL’ = a + y = d - q_1 $$ $$ FN’= a+ delta + y = b - q_2 $$ From these , we get :- $$ delta = b-d+q_1-q_2$$ Call this equation (2) . Clearly , from (1) and (2) , we get $delta = 0 $ , a contradiction if the points are distinct . QED



                          Note:- This is a case in which $H$ and $J$ lie inside the quadrilateral $AB_1DC_1$ , while $F$ and $L$ lie outside it . There exist other cases , which can be proven similarly







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