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1960 IMO Problems/Problem 7

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Problem

An isosceles trapezoid with bases a and c and altitude h is given.

a) On the axis of symmetry of this trapezoid, find all points P such that both legs of the trapezoid subtend right angles at P;

b) Calculate the distance of P from either base;

c) Determine under what conditions such points P actually exist. Discuss various cases that might arise.

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