Problem generalization Feuerbach–Luchterhand’s theorem

Oai Thanh Dao

June 14, 2014

Abstract
Feuerbach–Luchterhand’s theorem states that: Let ABCD be cyclic quadrilateral,
D be a point on the plane then:

P A2 .DB.BC.CD −P B 2 .AC.CD.DA+P C 2 .BD.DA.AB −P D2 .CA.AB.BC = 0 (1)

I proposed problem generalization Feuerbach–Luchterhand’s theorem following(Note:

on classical geometry):

Problem 1. Let convex cyclic polygons A1 A2 A3 ...A2n , and P be a point on the plane.
Define:

Ak−1 Ak+1
Tk = .A1 A2 .A2 A3 ....A2n A1 (2)
Ak−1 Ak .Ak Ak+1
Show that:
2n
X
(−1)k+1 .P A2k .Tk = 0 (3)
k=1

Problem 2 (Generalization problem 1). Let two similar convex cyclic polygons A1 A2 A3 ...A2n
and B1 B2 B3 ...B2n on the plane. Define:

Ak−1 Ak+1
Tk = .A1 A2 .A2 A3 ....A2n A1 (4)
Ak−1 Ak .Ak Ak+1
Show that:
2n
X
(−1)k+1 .Bk A2k .Tk = 0 (5)
k=1

Oai Thanh Dao: Kien Xuong, Thai Binh, Viet Nam

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