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Locus of Points (Posted on 2007-12-12) Difficulty: 4 of 5
Let X1, X2, ... , Xn be n≥2 distinct points on a circle C with center O and radius r. What is the locus of points P inside C such that

   ∑ni=1 |XiP|/|PYi| = n

,where the line XiP also intersects C at point Yi.

See The Solution Submitted by Bractals    
Rating: 3.0000 (2 votes)

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Hints/Tips Hint | Comment 5 of 17 |
Remember that PXi*PYi=constant.
Try to use that in this.:)

Edited on December 13, 2007, 12:07 am
  Posted by Praneeth on 2007-12-13 00:07:18

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