Problem:
Given 5 circles. Every 4 have a common point. Prove that there is a point common to all 5.
Solution
Solution:
Let the circles be , , , , . Let be a point common to , , , , let be a point common to , , , and so on. If any two of , , , , coincide then the coincident point is on all 5 circles. Suppose they are all distinct. Then , , are on and . Hence and coincide (3 points determine a circle). Hence is on all 5 circles.
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