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2018 PUMaC Individual Finals A, 1

Tags: geometry
Let $ABC$ be a triangle. Construct three circles $k_1$, $k_2$, and $k_3$ with the same radius such that they intersect each other at a common point $O$ inside the triangle $ABC$ and $k_1\cap k_2=\{A,O\}$, $k_2 \cap k_3=\{B,O\}$, $k_3\cap k_1=\{C,O\}$. Let $t_a$ be a common tangent of circles $k_1$ and $k_2$ such that $A$ is closer to $t_a$ than $O$. Define $t_b$ and $t_c$ similarly. Those three tangents determine a triangle $MNP$ such that the triangle $ABC$ is inside the triangle $MNP$. Prove that the area of $MNP$ is at least $9$ times the area of $ABC$.

2000 All-Russian Olympiad, 4

We are given five equal-looking weights of pairwise distinct masses. For any three weights $A$, $B$, $C$, we can check by a measuring if $m(A) < m(B) < m(C)$, where $m(X)$ denotes the mass of a weight $X$ (the answer is [i]yes[/i] or [i]no[/i].) Can we always arrange the masses of the weights in the increasing order with at most nine measurings?

2024 AMC 12/AHSME, 17

Integers $a$ and $b$ are randomly chosen without replacement from the set of integers with absolute value not exceeding $10$. What is the probability that the polynomial $x^3 + ax^2 + bx + 6$ has $3$ distinct integer roots? $\textbf{(A)} \frac{1}{240} \qquad \textbf{(B)} \frac{1}{221} \qquad \textbf{(C)} \frac{1}{105} \qquad \textbf{(D)} \frac{1}{84} \qquad \textbf{(E)} \frac{1}{63}$.

2008 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry
(F.Nilov) Given quadrilateral $ ABCD$. Find the locus of points such that their projections to the lines $ AB$, $ BC$, $ CD$, $ DA$ form a quadrilateral with perpendicular diagonals.

Russian TST 2022, P3

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with circumcircle $\omega$ and let $\Omega_A$ be the $A$-excircle. Let $X$ and $Y$ be the intersection points of $\omega$ and $\Omega_A$. Let $P$ and $Q$ be the projections of $A$ onto the tangent lines to $\Omega_A$ at $X$ and $Y$ respectively. The tangent line at $P$ to the circumcircle of the triangle $APX$ intersects the tangent line at $Q$ to the circumcircle of the triangle $AQY$ at a point $R$. Prove that $\overline{AR} \perp \overline{BC}$.

2012 AMC 8, 12

What is the units digit of $13^{2012}$ ? $\textbf{(A)}\hspace{.05in}1 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\hspace{.05in}3 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\hspace{.05in}5 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\hspace{.05in}7 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\hspace{.05in}9 $

2020 Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 2

There are $100$ cities in Matland. Every road in Matland connects two cities, does not pass through any other city and does not form crossroads with other roads (although roads can go through tunnels one after the other). Driving in Matlandia by road, it is possible to get from any city to any other. Prove that that it is possible to repair some of the roads of Matlandia so that from an odd number of repaired roads would go in each city.

2024 Ecuador NMO (OMEC), 3

Let $\triangle ABC$ with $\angle BAC=120 ^\circ$. Let $D, E, F$ points on sides $BC, CA, AB$, respectively, such that $AD, BE, CF$ are angle bisectors on $\triangle ABC$. \\ Prove that $\triangle ABC$ is isosceles if and only if $\triangle DEF$ is right-angled isosceles.

2024 Thailand October Camp, 6

A polynomial $A(x)$ is said to be [i]simple[/i] if $A(x)$ is divisible by $x$ but not divisible by $x^2$. Suppose that a polynomial $P(x)$ has a simple polynomial $Q(x)$ such that $P(Q(x))-Q(2x)$ is divisible by $x^2$. Prove that there exists a simple polynomial $R(x)$ such that $P(R(x))-R(2x)$ is divisible by $x^{2023}$.

2024 China Team Selection Test, 21

Tags: inequalities
Let integer $n\ge 3,$ $\tbinom n2$ nonnegative real numbers $a_{i,j}$ satisfy $ a_{i,j}+a_{j,k}\le a_{i,k}$ holds for all $1\le i <j<k\le n$. Proof $$\left\lfloor\frac{n^2}4\right\rfloor\sum_{1\le i<j\le n}a_{i,j}^4\ge \left(\sum_{1\le i<j\le n}a_{i,j}^2\right)^2.$$ [i]Proposed by Jingjun Han, Dongyi Wei[/i]

2020 Serbia National Math Olympiad, 6

We are given a natural number $k$. Let us consider the following game on an infinite onedimensional board. At the start of the game, we distrubute $n$ coins on the fields of the given board (one field can have multiple coins on itself). After that, we have two choices for the following moves: $(i)$ We choose two nonempty fields next to each other, and we transfer all the coins from one of the fields to the other. $(ii)$ We choose a field with at least $2$ coins on it, and we transfer one coin from the chosen field to the $k-\mathrm{th}$ field on the left , and one coin from the chosen field to the $k-\mathrm{th}$ field on the right. $\mathbf{(a)}$ If $n\leq k+1$, prove that we can play only finitely many moves. $\mathbf{(b)}$ For which values of $k$ we can choose a natural number $n$ and distribute $n$ coins on the given board such that we can play infinitely many moves.

2021 Saint Petersburg Mathematical Olympiad, 1

There are $2021$ points on a circle. Kostya marks a point, then marks the adjacent point to the right, then he marks the point two to its right, then three to the next point's right, and so on. Which move will be the first time a point is marked twice? [i]K. Kokhas[/i]

2003 Baltic Way, 12

Points $M$ and $N$ are taken on the sides $BC$ and $CD$ respectively of a square $ABCD$ so that $\angle MAN=45^{\circ}$. Prove that the circumcentre of $\triangle AMN$ lies on $AC$.

VII Soros Olympiad 2000 - 01, 11.4

Let $a$ be the largest root of the equation $x^3 - 3x^2 + 1 = 0$. Find the first $200$ decimal digits for the number $a^{2000}$.

Ukrainian From Tasks to Tasks - geometry, 2016.13

Let $ABC$ be an isosceles acute triangle ($AB = BC$). On the side $BC$ we mark a point $P$, such that $\angle PAC = 45^o$, and $Q$ is the point of intersection of the perpendicular bisector of the segment $AP$ with the side $AB$. Prove that $PQ \perp BC$.

2010 Swedish Mathematical Competition, 4

We create a sequence by setting $a_1 = 2010$ and requiring that $a_n-a_{n-1}\leq n$ and $a_n$ is also divisible by $n$. Show that $a_{100},a_{101},a_{102},\dots$ form an arithmetic sequence.

2012 Federal Competition For Advanced Students, Part 1, 1

Determine all functions $f: \mathbb{Z}\to\mathbb{Z}$ satisfying the following property: For each pair of integers $m$ and $n$ (not necessarily distinct), $\mathrm{gcd}(m, n)$ divides $f(m) + f(n)$. Note: If $n\in\mathbb{Z}$, $\mathrm{gcd}(m, n)=\mathrm{gcd}(|m|, |n|)$ and $\mathrm{gcd}(n, 0)=n$.

2017 BMT Spring, 1

Tags: geometry
What is the largest $n$ such that there exists a non-degenerate convex $n$-gon such that each of its angles are an integer number of degrees, and are all distinct?

MIPT Undergraduate Contest 2019, 2.3

Let $A$ and $B$ be rectangles in the plane and $f : A \rightarrow B$ be a mapping which is uniform on the interior of $A$, maps the boundary of $A$ homeomorphically to the boundary of $B$ by mapping the sides of $A$ to corresponding sides in $B$. Prove that $f$ is an affine transformation.

2021 HMNT, 7

Tags: algebra
Let $f(x) = x^3 + 3x - 1$ have roots $ a, b, c$. Given that $\frac{1}{a^3 + b^3}+\frac{1}{b^3 + c^3}+\frac{1}{c^3 + a^3}$ can be written as $\frac{m}{n}$, where $m, n$ are positive integers and $gcd(m, n) = 1$, find $100m + n$.

2006 Federal Math Competition of S&M, Problem 2

Given prime numbers $p$ and $q$ with $p<q$, determine all pairs $(x,y)$ of positive integers such that $$\frac1x+\frac1y=\frac1p-\frac1q.$$

2013 HMNT, 2

Tags: algebra
You are standing at a pole and a snail is moving directly away from the pole at $1$ cm/s. When the snail is $1$ meter away, you start "Round 1". In Round $n$ ($n\ge 1$), you move directly toward the snail at $n+1$ cm/s. When you reach the snail, you immediately turn around and move back to the starting pole at $n + 1$ cm/s. When you reach the pole, you immediately turn around and Round $n + 1$ begins. At the start of Round $100$, how many meters away is the snail?

2002 Greece JBMO TST, 1

Real numbers $x,y,a$ are such that $x+y=x^2+y^2=x^3+y^3=a$. Find all the possible values of $a$.

2012 Tuymaada Olympiad, 4

Integers not divisible by $2012$ are arranged on the arcs of an oriented graph. We call the [i]weight of a vertex [/i]the difference between the sum of the numbers on the arcs coming into it and the sum of the numbers on the arcs going away from it. It is known that the weight of each vertex is divisible by $2012$. Prove that non-zero integers with absolute values not exceeding $2012$ can be arranged on the arcs of this graph, so that the weight of each vertex is zero. [i]Proposed by W. Tutte[/i]

1941 Putnam, B3

Let $y_1$ and $y_2$ be two linearly independent solutions of the equation $$y''+P(x)y'+Q(x)=0.$$ Find the differential equation satisfied by the product $z=y_1 y_2$.