To each vertex of a regular pentagon an integer is assigned, so that the sum of all five numbers is positive. If three consecutive vertices are assigned the numbers $x,y,z$ respectively, and $y<0$, then the following operation is allowed: $x,y,z$ are replaced by $x+y,-y,z+y$ respectively. Such an operation is performed repeatedly as long as at least one of the five numbers is negative. Determine whether this procedure necessarily comes to an end after a finite number of steps.

The number $2019$ has the following nice properties: (a) It is the sum of the fourth powers of fuve distinct positive integers. (b) It is the sum of six consecutive positive integers. In fact, $2019 = 1^4 + 2^4 + 3^4 + 5^4 + 6^4$ (1) $2019 = 334 + 335 + 336 + 337 + 338 + 339$ (2) Prove that $2019$ is the smallest number that satises [b]both [/b] (a) and (b). (You may assume that (1) and (2) are correct!)

Let $ABCD$ be a quadrilateral and $M$ the midpoint of the segment $AB$. Outside of the quadrilateral are constructed the equilateral triangles $BCE$, $CDF$ and $DAG$. Let $P$ and $N$ be the midpoints of the segments $GF$ and $EF$. Prove that the triangle $MNP$ is equilateral.

Prove that if $x,y,z \in \mathbb{R}^+$ such that $xy,yz,zx$ are sidelengths of a triangle and $k$ $\in$ $[-1,1]$, then \begin{align*} \sum \frac{\sqrt{xy}}{\sqrt{xz+yz+kxy}} \geq 2 \sqrt{1-k} \end{align*} Determine the equality condition too.

The plane is divided in $1\times1$ squares. In each square there is a real number such that it is the arithmetic mean of the four adjacent squares (with a common side). In a square there is $2024.$ Is it possible for $2024^{2024}$ to be written in another square if all the numbers are: a) nonnegative integers; b) integers?

3. 3 red birds for 4 days eat 36 grams of seed, 5 blue birds for 3 days eat 60 gram of seed. For how many days could be feed 2 red birds and 4 blue birds with 88 gr seed?

Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic convex quadrilateral and $\Gamma$ be its circumcircle. Let $E$ be the intersection of the diagonals of $AC$ and $BD$. Let $L$ be the center of the circle tangent to sides $AB$, $BC$, and $CD$, and let $M$ be the midpoint of the arc $BC$ of $\Gamma$ not containing $A$ and $D$. Prove that the excenter of triangle $BCE$ opposite $E$ lies on the line $LM$.

Let $p$ be a prime, and let $a_1, \dots, a_p$ be integers. Show that there exists an integer $k$ such that the numbers \[a_1 + k, a_2 + 2k, \dots, a_p + pk\] produce at least $\tfrac{1}{2} p$ distinct remainders upon division by $p$. [i]Proposed by Ankan Bhattacharya[/i]

Let $\Gamma$ be a circle and $AB$ be a diameter. Let $l$ be a line outside the circle, and is perpendicular to $AB$. Let $X$, $Y$ be two points on $l$. If $X'$, $Y'$ are two points on $l$ such that $AX$, $BX'$ intersect on $\Gamma$ and such that $AY$, $BY'$ intersect on $\Gamma$. Prove that the circumcircles of triangles $AXY$ and $AX'Y'$ intersect at a point on $\Gamma$ other than $A$, or the three circles are tangent at $A$.

When simplified, $\log{8} \div \log{\frac{1}{8}}$ becomes: ${{{ \textbf{(A)}\ 6\log{2} \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \log{2} \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 1 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 0}\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ -1}} $

Ana and Bob are playing the following game. [list] [*] First, Bob draws triangle $ABC$ and a point $P$ inside it. [*] Then Ana and Bob alternate, starting with Ana, choosing three different permutations $\sigma_1$, $\sigma_2$ and $\sigma_3$ of $\{A, B, C\}$. [*] Finally, Ana draw a triangle $V_1V_2V_3$. [/list] For $i=1,2,3$, let $\psi_i$ be the similarity transformation which takes $\sigma_i(A), \sigma_i(B)$ and $\sigma_i(C)$ to $V_i, V_{i+1}$ and $ X_i$ respectively (here $V_4=V_1$) where triangle $\Delta V_iV_{i+1}X_i$ lies on the outside of triangle $V_1V_2V_3$. Finally, let $Q_i=\psi_i(P)$. Ana wins if triangles $Q_1Q_2Q_3$ and $ABC$ are similar (in some order of vertices) and Bob wins otherwise. Determine who has the winning strategy.

Given that \[\frac{a-b}{c-d}=2\quad\text{and}\quad\frac{a-c}{b-d}=3\] for certain real numbers $a,b,c,d$, determine the value of \[\frac{a-d}{b-c}.\]

On a plane are given finitely many red and blue lines, no two parallel, such that any intersection point of two lines of the same color also lies on another line of the other color. Prove that all the lines pass through a single point.

Having three sets $ A,B\subset C, $ solve the set equation $ (X\cup (C\setminus A))\cap ((C\setminus X)\cup A)=B. $

Let \(ABC\) be an acute scalene triangle with orthocenter \(H\). Line \(BH\) intersects \(\overline{AC}\) at \(E\) and line \(CH\) intersects \(\overline{AB}\) at \(F\). Let \(X\) be the foot of the perpendicular from \(H\) to the line through \(A\) parallel to \(\overline{EF}\). Point \(B_1\) lies on line \(XF\) such that \(\overline{BB_1}\) is parallel to \(\overline{AC}\), and point \(C_1\) lies on line \(XE\) such that \(\overline{CC_1}\) is parallel to \(\overline{AB}\). Prove that points \(B\), \(C\), \(B_1\), \(C_1\) are concyclic. [i]Proposed by Luke Robitaille[/i]

Let $\mathbb{N}$ denote the set of natural numbers, and let $\left( a_i, b_i \right)$, $1 \leq i \leq 9$, be nine distinct tuples in $\mathbb{N} \times \mathbb{N}$. Show that there are three distinct elements in the set $\{ 2^{a_i} 3^{b_i} \colon 1 \leq i \leq 9 \}$ whose product is a perfect cube.

Triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in circle $\omega$. A circle with chord $BC$ intersects segments $AB$ and $AC$ again at $S$ and $R$, respectively. Segments $BR$ and $CS$ meet at $L$, and rays $LR$ and $LS$ intersect $\omega$ at $D$ and $E$, respectively. The internal angle bisector of $\angle BDE$ meets line $ER$ at $K$. Prove that if $BE = BR$, then $\angle ELK = \tfrac{1}{2} \angle BCD$. [i]Proposed by Evan Chen[/i]

Find the maximal positive integer $n$, so that for any real number $x$ we have $\sin^{n}{x}+\cos^{n}{x} \geq \frac{1}{n}$.

Suppose that \[ \frac {2x}{3} \minus{} \frac {x}{6} \]is an integer. Which of the following statements must be true about $ x$? $ \textbf{(A)}\ \text{It is negative.} \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \text{It is even, but not necessarily a multiple of }3\text{.}$ $ \textbf{(C)}\ \text{It is a multiple of }3\text{, but not necessarily even.}$ $ \textbf{(D)}\ \text{It is a multiple of }6\text{, but not necessarily a multiple of }12\text{.}$ $ \textbf{(E)}\ \text{It is a multiple of }12\text{.}$

Determine all positive integers $n\ge 2$ satisfying $i+j\equiv\binom ni +\binom nj \pmod{2}$ for all $i$ and $j$ with $0\le i\le j\le n$.

Two players $ A$, $ B$ and another 2001 people form a circle, such that $ A$ and $ B$ are not in consecutive positions. $ A$ and $ B$ play in alternating turns, starting with $ A$. A play consists of touching one of the people neighboring you, which such person once touched leaves the circle. The winner is the last man standing. Show that one of the two players has a winning strategy, and give such strategy. Note: A player has a winning strategy if he/she is able to win no matter what the opponent does.

Julia adds up the numbers from $1$ to $2016$ in a calculator. However, every time she inputs a $2$, the calculator malfunctions and inputs a $3$ instead (for example, when Julia inputs $202$, the calculator inputs $303$ instead). How much larger is the total sum returned by the broken calculator? (No $2$s are replaced by $3$s in the output, and the calculator only malfunctions while Julia is inputting numbers.)

Determine all real solutions of the system \begin{align*} x+y+z &=3, \\ \frac1x+\frac1y+\frac1z &= \frac{5}{12}, \\ x^3+y^3+z^3 &=45. \end{align*}

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with incenter $I$. Let the circle centered at $B$ and passing through $I$ intersect side $AB$ at $D$ and let the circle centered at $C$ passing through $I$ intersect side $AC$ at $E$. Suppose $DE$ is the perpendicular bisector of $AI$. What are all possible measures of angle $BAC $ in degrees?

Show that the numbers $18^n$ and $2^n + 18^n$ are having the same number of digits (as written in base 10), for every natural number $n$.