Triangle Geometry: Prove AO/AD+BO/BE+CO/CF=2

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The discussion focuses on proving the equation AO/AD + BO/BE + CO/CF = 2 for any point O inside triangle ABC, where AO, BO, and CO are extended to meet the sides at points D, E, and F. There is a debate about whether O should be considered the centroid, as the problem does not specify that D, E, and F are midpoints. The lack of clarity regarding the nature of point O and the segments created is highlighted as a potential misinterpretation. One participant plans to apply Ceva's theorem to approach the proof. The conversation emphasizes the importance of precise definitions in geometric problems.
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Homework Statement



O is any point inside the triangle ABC. AO, BO, CO are joined and produced to meet the opposite sides BC, CA, and AB at D,E and F respectively. Prove that AO/AD+BO/BE+CO/CF=2

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Obviously, O is meant to be the centroid. The question did not say that the lines produced cut the opposite sides into two equal lengths, where D,E and F are midpoints of the respective sides they cut. Shouldn't the question include this piece of information?
 
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O is explicitly stated to be any point in the triangle, is there any reason you restricted it to be a single point in the triangle?
 
Coto said:
O is explicitly stated to be any point in the triangle, is there any reason you restricted it to be a single point in the triangle?

Thanks Coto, that's a misinterpretation by me. I will attempt to solve this using the ceva's theorem.
 
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