Maths Olympiad Prep

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Problem 533

AMC 12 late, AIME early
Geometry Difficulty 4.9 Prove it

In ABC\triangle A B C, prove:
(ab)2cos2C2+(a+b)2sin2C2=c2. (a-b)^{2} \cos ^{2} \frac{C}{2}+(a+b)^{2} \sin ^{2} \frac{C}{2}=c^{2} .

This one wants a proof. Work it on paper, then read the official solution and mark yourself. Be honest about it: the record is only any use to you if it is.

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Official solution

6. After reducing the order, remove the parentheses, and then use the cosine rule.

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