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1972 USAMO Problems/Problem 5

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Problem

A given convex pentagon ABCDE has the property that the area of each of the five triangles ABC, BCD, CDE, DEA, and EAB is unity. Show that all pentagons with the above property have the same area, and calculate that area. Show, furthermore, that there are infinitely many non-congruent pentagons having the above area property.

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1972 USAMO (Problems)
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