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Together, the sum of all such possible values of <math>t</math> is <math>20+80+50+230=\boxed{\textbf{(E)} \: 380}.</math> | Together, the sum of all such possible values of <math>t</math> is <math>20+80+50+230=\boxed{\textbf{(E)} \: 380}.</math> | ||
<u><b>Remark</b></u> | |||
The following diagram shows Cases 1, 2, and 3 in red, blue, and green, respectively: | |||
~Steven Chen (www.professorchenedu.com) ~Wilhelm Z ~MRENTHUSIASM | ~Steven Chen (www.professorchenedu.com) ~Wilhelm Z ~MRENTHUSIASM | ||
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Problem
What is the sum of all possible values of 
between 
and 
such that the triangle in the coordinate plane whose vertices are ![\[(\cos 40^\circ,\sin 40^\circ), (\cos 60^\circ,\sin 60^\circ), \text{ and } (\cos t^\circ,\sin t^\circ)\]](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/f/5/f/f5f86750dcbb985e9fd6602ccf4fdfe67a1b94c0.png)
is isosceles?
Solution
Let 
and 
We apply casework to the legs of isosceles 
Note that
must be the midpoint of 
It follows that 
so 
Note that
must be the midpoint of 
It follows that 
so 
Note that
must be the midpoint of 
It follows that 
or 
so 
or 
must be the midpoint of 
It follows that 
so 
must be the midpoint of 
It follows that 
so 
must be the midpoint of 
It follows that 
or 
so 
or 
Together, the sum of all such possible values of is 
Remark
The following diagram shows Cases 1, 2, and 3 in red, blue, and green, respectively:
~Steven Chen (www.professorchenedu.com) ~Wilhelm Z ~MRENTHUSIASM
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