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USAMO 1981 Problem 4

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A convex polygon has n\mathrm{n} sides. Each vertex is joined to a point P\mathrm{P} not in the same plane. If A,B,C\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}, \mathrm{C} are adjacent vertices of the polygon take the angle between the planes PBA and PBC. The sum of the nn such angles equals the sum of the n\mathrm{n} angles subtended at P\mathrm{P} by the sides of the polygon (such as the angle APB). Show that n=3\mathrm{n}=3.

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