Let ABCD be unit square. Suppose M and N are points on BC and CD respectively such that the perimeter of triangle MCN is 2. Let O be the circumcentre of triangle MAN and P be the circumcentre of triangle MON. If OP OA = for some relatively prime positive integers and n, find the value of + n.
Hint 1: Start by analyzing the initial conditions and setting up the basic equations. OA = circumradius of AMN.
Hint 2: Look for algebraic properties, symmetry, or geometric theorems to simplify. OP = circumradius of OMN.
Hint 3: Proceed with the final algebraic steps to solve the system. 2 2.
Step 1: OA = circumradius of AMN
Step 2: OP = circumradius of OMN
Step 3: 2 2
Step 4: OP 1
Step 5: So OA = 2cos
Step 6:
Step 7: Perimeter of MCN = 2 = (1 – x) + (1 – y) + MN
Step 8: => MN = + y
Step 9: Now rotate ABM about A so that AB overlaps with AD (by 90°)
Step 10: Clearly AMN = AMN
Step 11: So 2 = 90°
Step 12: => = 45°
Step 13: OP 1 m
Step 14: Hence =2= n
Step 15: => m+n=3
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