Given triangle $ABC$, we construct points $M$ and $N$ such that $\vec{AM} = -\frac{2}{3}\vec{AB}$ and $\vec{AN} = -\frac{2}{3}\vec{AC}$. We need to prove that lines $(MN)$ and $(BC)$ are parallel. Then, we let $S$ and $T$ be the midpoints of segments $[BC]$ and $[MN]$ respectively. We need to prove that points $A$, $S$, and $T$ are collinear.
2025/3/9
1. Problem Description
Given triangle , we construct points and such that and .
We need to prove that lines and are parallel.
Then, we let and be the midpoints of segments and respectively. We need to prove that points , , and are collinear.
2. Solution Steps
First, let's prove that and are parallel.
We have and .
Then,
.
Since , the vectors and are collinear, thus the lines and are parallel.
Next, let's prove that , , and are collinear.
is the midpoint of , so .
is the midpoint of , so .
Then, .
Since , the vectors and are collinear, which means that points , , and are collinear.