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# Understand the problem

Given a circle $\Gamma$, let $P$ be a point in its interior, and let $l$ be a line passing through $P$.  Construct with proof using a ruler and compass, all circles which pass through $P$, are tangent to $\Gamma$, and whose centres lie on $l$.

##### Source of the problem

RMO 2019 Maharashtra and Goa region

Geometry

Easy

# Try these problems first before watching the video or reading the hints:

(Send it to support@cheenta.com. Our priority response is for internal students, however we occasionally try to respond to external students as well). 1. How do you infer that a parallel line needs to be drawn through the center (to the given line AB (L)?  2. Can you find any isosceles triangle in the picture (once one of the little circles is drawn)? 3. How is the second small circle drawn?

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Do you really need a hint? Try it first!

Consider an inversion with respect to a circle with centre $P$. Call this map $f$. Note that, given any point $X$, $f(X)$ is constructible using ruler and compass. Construct the circle $f(\Gamma)$.

Suppose $\Gamma'$ is one of our solutions. Then $f(\Gamma')$ is a line perpendicular to $l=f(l)$ and tangent to $f(\Gamma)$

There can be no more than two lines perpendicular to $l$ and tangent to $f(\Gamma)$. Thus these two lines are the images of our solution circles.

Invert the lines back to get the solution circles.

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