Olympiad problems

Champions Tournament Seniors - geometry, 2019.2

Tags: geometry , perpendicular , equal segments , cyclic quadrilateral , arc midpoint

The quadrilateral $ABCD$ is inscribed in the circle and the lengths of the sides $BC$ and $DC$ are equal, and the length of the side $AB$ is equal to the length of the diagonal $AC$. Let the point $P$ be the midpoint of the arc $CD$, which does not contain point $A$, and $Q$ is the point of intersection of diagonals $AC$ and $BD$. Prove that the lines $PQ$ and $AB$ are perpendicular.

1998 Rioplatense Mathematical Olympiad, Level 3, 1

Tags: geometry , fixed point , arc midpoint , arc , circles

Consider an arc $AB$ of a circle $C$ and a point $P$ variable in that arc $AB$. Let $D$ be the midpoint of the arc $AP$ that doeas not contain $B$ and let $E$ be the midpoint of the arc $BP$ that does not contain $A$. Let $C_1$ be the circle with center $D$ passing through $A$ and $C_2$ be the circle with center $E$ passing through $B.$ Prove that the line that contains the intersection points of $C_1$ and $C_2$ passes through a fixed point.

Ukraine Correspondence MO - geometry, 2019.11

Tags: geometry , perpendicular , arc midpoint

Let $O$ be the center of the circle circumscribed around the acute triangle $ABC$, and let $N$ be the midpoint of the arc $ABC$ of this circle. On the sides $AB$ and $BC$ mark points $D$ and $E$ respectively, such that the point $O$ lies on the segment $DE$. The lines $DN$ and $BC$ intersect at the point $P$, and the lines $EN$ and $AB$ intersect at the point $Q$. Prove that $PQ \perp AC$.

Cono Sur Shortlist - geometry, 2021.G2

Tags: geometry , arc midpoint , concurrency

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle. Define $A_1$ the midpoint of the largest arc $BC$ of the circumcircle of $ABC$ . Let $A_2$ and $A_3$ be the feet of the perpendiculars from $A_1$ on the lines $AB$ and $AC$ , respectively. Define $B_1$, $B_2$, $B_3$, $C_1$, $C_2$, and $C_3$ analogously. Show that the lines $A_2A_3$, $B_2B_3$, $C_2C_3$ are concurrent.

2022 Bulgarian Spring Math Competition, Problem 10.2

Tags: geometry , incenter , arc midpoint , ratio

Let $\triangle ABC$ have incenter $I$. The line $CI$ intersects the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC$ for the second time at $L$, and $CI=2IL$. Points $M$ and $N$ lie on the segment $AB$, such that $\angle AIM =\angle BIN = 90^{\circ}$. Prove that $AB=2MN$.

2018 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 5

Tags: radical axis , arc midpoint , geometry

Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral, $BL$ and $CN$ be the internal angle bisectors in triangles $ABD$ and $ACD$ respectively. The circumcircles of triangles $ABL$ and $CDN$ meet at points $P$ and $Q$. Prove that the line $PQ$ passes through the midpoint of the arc $AD$ not containing $B$.

2016 Bosnia and Herzegovina Team Selection Test, 5

Tags: geometry , incenter , circumcircle , arc midpoint , cyclic , angle bisector

Let $k$ be a circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ $(AC<BC)$. Also, let $CL$ be an angle bisector of angle $ACB$ $(L \in AB)$, $M$ be a midpoint of arc $AB$ of circle $k$ containing the point $C$, and let $I$ be an incenter of a triangle $ABC$. Circle $k$ cuts line $MI$ at point $K$ and circle with diameter $CI$ at $H$. If the circumcircle of triangle $CLK$ intersects $AB$ again at $T$, prove that $T$, $H$ and $C$ are collinear. .

Swiss NMO - geometry, 2020.2

Tags: geometry , arc midpoint , concurrency

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle. Let $M_A, M_B$ and $M_C$ be the midpoints of sides $BC,CA$, respectively $AB$. Let $M'_A , M'_B$ and $M'_C$ be the the midpoints of the arcs $BC, CA$ and $AB$ respectively of the circumscriberd circle of triangle $ABC$. Let $P_A$ be the intersection of the straight line $M_BM_C$ and the perpendicular to $M'_BM'_C$ through $A$. Define $P_B$ and $P_C$ similarly. Show that the straight line $M_AP_A, M_BP_B$ and $M_CP_C$ intersect at one point.

2020 Switzerland - Final Round, 2

Tags: geometry , arc midpoint , concurrency

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle. Let $M_A, M_B$ and $M_C$ be the midpoints of sides $BC,CA$, respectively $AB$. Let $M'_A , M'_B$ and $M'_C$ be the the midpoints of the arcs $BC, CA$ and $AB$ respectively of the circumscriberd circle of triangle $ABC$. Let $P_A$ be the intersection of the straight line $M_BM_C$ and the perpendicular to $M'_BM'_C$ through $A$. Define $P_B$ and $P_C$ similarly. Show that the straight line $M_AP_A, M_BP_B$ and $M_CP_C$ intersect at one point.

2023 Portugal MO, 2

Tags: geometry , arc midpoint

Let $[AB]$ be a diameter of a circle with center $O$ and radius $1$. Consider $P$ a point on the circumference, different from $A$ and $B$ and let $Q$ be the midpoint of the arc $AP$. The line parallel to $PQ$ that passes through $O$ intersects the line $PB$ at point $S$. Determine $\overline{PS}$.

2023 Estonia Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: geometry , arc midpoint , cyclic quadrilateral

In the acute-angled triangle $ABC$, the point $F$ is the foot of the altitude from $A$, and $P$ is a point on the segment $AF$. The lines through $P$ parallel to $AC$ and $AB$ meet $BC$ at $D$ and $E$, respectively. Points $X \ne A$ and $Y \ne A$ lie on the circles $ABD$ and $ACE$, respectively, such that $DA = DX$ and $EA = EY$. Prove that $B, C, X,$ and $Y$ are concyclic.

2023 Switzerland - Final Round, 7

Tags: arc midpoint , cyclic quadrilateral , geometry

In the acute-angled triangle $ABC$, the point $F$ is the foot of the altitude from $A$, and $P$ is a point on the segment $AF$. The lines through $P$ parallel to $AC$ and $AB$ meet $BC$ at $D$ and $E$, respectively. Points $X \ne A$ and $Y \ne A$ lie on the circles $ABD$ and $ACE$, respectively, such that $DA = DX$ and $EA = EY$. Prove that $B, C, X,$ and $Y$ are concyclic.

2023 Germany Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: geometry , arc midpoint , cyclic quadrilateral

In the acute-angled triangle $ABC$, the point $F$ is the foot of the altitude from $A$, and $P$ is a point on the segment $AF$. The lines through $P$ parallel to $AC$ and $AB$ meet $BC$ at $D$ and $E$, respectively. Points $X \ne A$ and $Y \ne A$ lie on the circles $ABD$ and $ACE$, respectively, such that $DA = DX$ and $EA = EY$. Prove that $B, C, X,$ and $Y$ are concyclic.

2012 Argentina National Olympiad, 3

Tags: ratio , geometry , circumcircle , arc midpoint , incircle

In the triangle $ABC$ the incircle is tangent to the sides $AB$ and $AC$ at $D$ and $E$ respectively. The line $DE$ intersects the circumcircle at $P$ and $Q$, with $P$ in the small arc $AB$ and $Q$ in the small arc $AC$. If $P$ is the midpoint of the arc $AB$, find the angle A and the ratio $\frac{PQ}{BC}$.

2016 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 2

Tags: arc midpoint , circumcircle , perpendicular , parallelogram , geometry

A circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ meets the sides $AD$ and $CD$ of a parallelogram $ABCD$ at points $K$ and $L$ respectively. Let $M$ be the midpoint of arc $KL$ not containing $B$. Prove that $DM \perp AC$. by E.Bakaev

2019 Peru EGMO TST, 2

Tags: arc midpoint , midpoints arc , concyclic , circumcircle , orthocenter , geometry

Let $\Gamma$ be the circle of an acute triangle $ABC$ and let $H$ be its orthocenter. The circle $\omega$ with diameter $AH$ cuts $\Gamma$ at point $D$ ($D\ne A$). Let $M$ be the midpoint of the smaller arc $BC$ of $\Gamma$ . Let $N$ be the midpoint of the largest arc $BC$ of the circumcircle of the triangle $BHC$. Prove that there is a circle that passes through the points $D, H, M$ and $N$.

1964 Poland - Second Round, 2

Tags: perpendicular , arc midpoint , geometry

The circle is divided into four non-overlapping gaps $ AB $, $ BC $, $ CD $ and $ DA $. Prove that the segment joining the midpoints of the arcs $AB$ and $CD$ is perpendicular to the segment joining the midpoints of the arcs $BC$ and $DA$.

2018 OMMock - Mexico National Olympiad Mock Exam, 5

Tags: geometry , arc midpoint , circumcircle

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with circumcirle $\Gamma$, and let $M$ and $N$ be the respective midpoints of the minor arcs $AB$ and $AC$ of $\Gamma$. Let $P$ and $Q$ be points such that $AB=BP$, $AC=CQ$, and $P$, $B$, $C$, $Q$ lie on $BC$ in that order. Prove that $PM$ and $QN$ meet at a point on $\Gamma$. [i]Proposed by Victor Domínguez[/i]

2018 Rioplatense Mathematical Olympiad, Level 3, 4

Tags: intersection , geometry , midpoint , circumcircle , arc midpoint

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with $AC> AB$. be $\Gamma$ the circumcircle circumscribed to the triangle $ABC$ and $D$ the midpoint of the smallest arc $BC$ of this circle. Let $E$ and $F$ points of the segments $AB$ and $AC$ respectively such that $AE = AF$. Let $P \neq A$ be the second intersection point of the circumcircle circumscribed to $AEF$ with $\Gamma$. Let $G$ and $H$ be the intersections of lines $PE$ and $PF$ with $\Gamma$ other than $P$, respectively. Let $J$ and $K$ be the intersection points of lines $DG$ and $DH$ with lines $AB$ and $AC$ respectively. Show that the $JK$ line passes through the midpoint of $BC$

2023 Estonia Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: arc midpoint , cyclic quadrilateral , geometry

In the acute-angled triangle $ABC$, the point $F$ is the foot of the altitude from $A$, and $P$ is a point on the segment $AF$. The lines through $P$ parallel to $AC$ and $AB$ meet $BC$ at $D$ and $E$, respectively. Points $X \ne A$ and $Y \ne A$ lie on the circles $ABD$ and $ACE$, respectively, such that $DA = DX$ and $EA = EY$. Prove that $B, C, X,$ and $Y$ are concyclic.

2023 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 18

Tags: bicentral , arc midpoint , constructive geometry , geometry

Restore a bicentral quadrilateral $ABCD$ if the midpoints of the arcs $AB,BC,CD$ of its circumcircle are given.

Croatia MO (HMO) - geometry, 2018.7

Tags: incenter , circumcircle , arc midpoint , geometry

Given an acute-angled triangle $ABC$ in which $|AB| <|AC|$. Point $D$ is the midpoint of the shorter arc $BC$ of its circumcircle. The point $I$ is the center of its incircle, and the point $J$ is symmetric point of $I$ wrt line $BC$. The line $DJ$ intersects the circumcircle of the triangle $ABC$ at the point $E$ belonging to the arc $AB$. Prove that $|AI |= |IE|$.

2015 Saudi Arabia IMO TST, 2

Tags: geometry , arc midpoint , collinear

Let $ABC$ be a triangle and $\omega$ its circumcircle. Point $D$ lies on the arc $BC$ (not containing $A$) of $\omega$ and is different from $B, C$ and the midpoint of arc $BC$ . The tangent line to $\omega$ at $D$ intersects lines $BC, CA,AB$ at $A', B',C'$ respectively. Lines $BB'$ and $CC'$ intersect at $E$. Line $AA' $ intersects again circle $\omega$ at $F$. Prove that the three points $D,E,F$ are colinear. Malik Talbi

2018 Saudi Arabia GMO TST, 3

Tags: tangent , geometry , perpendicular , arc midpoint

Let $C$ be a point lies outside the circle $(O)$ and $CS, CT$ are tangent lines of $(O)$. Take two points $A, B$ on $(O)$ with $M$ is the midpoint of the minor arc $AB$ such that $A, B, M$ differ from $S, T$. Suppose that $MS, MT$ cut line $AB$ at $E, F$. Take $X \in OS$ and $Y \in OT$ such that $EX, FY$ are perpendicular to $AB$. Prove that $X Y$ and $C M$ are perpendicular.

Croatia MO (HMO) - geometry, 2017.3

Tags: geometry , incenter , arc midpoint , equal angles

In triangle $ABC$, $|AB| <|BC|$ holds. Point $I$ is the center of the circle inscribed in that triangle. Let $M$ be the midpoint of the side $AC$, and $N$ be the midpoint of the arc $AC$ of the circumcircle of that triangle containing point $B$. Prove that $\angle IMA = \angle INB$.