TxO Math Bowl 2024 - Guts Contest - Set 7 Problem 1


An equilateral triangle ABCABC with side length 3\sqrt3 is drawn in the plane. Two congruent circles, ω1\omega_1 and ω2\omega_2 are drawn internally tangent to the circumcircle of ABCABC at BB and CC, respectively. As well, ω1\omega_1 and ω2\omega_2 are externally tangent at some point. Circle ω3\omega_3 is drawn in the interior of ABCABC such that it is tangent to AB,ACAB,AC and externally tangent to ω1,\omega_1, and ω2\omega_2. The radius of ω3\omega_3 can be written as abca-\sqrt{\sqrt b- c}, where aa, bb, and cc are positive integers. Find the value of a+b+ca+b+c.

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Category: TxO Math Bowl Guts Round
Points: 6
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