Olympiad problems

1958 February Putnam, A4

Tags: complex number

If $a_1 ,a_2 ,\ldots, a_n$ are complex numbers such that $$ |a_1| =|a_2 | =\cdots = |a_n| =r \ne 0,$$ and if $T_s$ denotes the sum of all products of these $n$ numbers taken $s$ at a time, prove that $$ \left| \frac{T_s }{T_{n-s}}\right| =r^{2s-n}$$ whenever the denominator of the left-hand side is different from $0$.

2019 Jozsef Wildt International Math Competition, W. 45

Tags: inequalities , trigonometry , complex number

Consider the complex numbers $a_1, a_2,\cdots , a_n$, $n \geq 2$. Which have the following properties: [list] [*] $|a_i|=1$ $\forall$ $i=1,2,\cdots , n$ [*] $\sum \limits_{k=1}^n arg(a_k)\leq \pi$ [/list] Show that the inequality$$\left(n^2\cot \left(\frac{\pi}{2n}\right)\right)^{-1}\left |\sum \limits_{k=0}^n(-1)^k\left[3n^2-(8k+5)n+4k(k+1)\sigma_k\right]\right |\geq \sqrt{\left(1+\frac{1}{n}\right)^2\cot^2 \left(\frac{\pi}{2n}\right)}+16\left |\sum \limits_{k=0}^n(-1)^k\sigma_k\right |$$where $\sigma_0=1$, $\sigma_k=\sum \limits_{1\leq i_1\leq i_2\leq \cdots \leq i_k\leq n}a_{i_1}a_{i_2}\cdots a_{i_k}$, $\forall$ $k=1,2,\cdots , n$

1987 IMO Longlists, 59

Tags: trigonometry , complex number , algebra

It is given that $a_{11}, a_{22}$ are real numbers, that $x_1, x_2, a_{12}, b_1, b_2$ are complex numbers, and that $a_{11}a_{22}=a_{12}\overline{a_{12}}$ (Where $\overline{a_{12}}$ is he conjugate of $a_{12}$). We consider the following system in $x_1, x_2$: \[\overline{x_1}(a_{11}x_1 + a_{12}x_2) = b_1,\]\[\overline{x_2}(a_{12}x_1 + a_{22}x_2) = b_2.\] [b](a) [/b]Give one condition to make the system consistent. [b](b) [/b]Give one condition to make $\arg x_1 - \arg x_2 = 98^{\circ}.$

2014 Contests, 2

Tags: trigonometry , circumcircle , analytic geometry , projective geometry , complex number , geometry

Consider a convex pentagon circumscribed about a circle. We name the lines that connect vertices of the pentagon with the opposite points of tangency with the circle [i]gergonnians[/i]. (a) Prove that if four gergonnians are conncurrent, the all five of them are concurrent. (b) Prove that if there is a triple of gergonnians that are concurrent, then there is another triple of gergonnians that are concurrent.

2003 Tournament Of Towns, 5

Tags: geometry , rectangle , analytic geometry , geometric transformation , reflection , complex number , combinatorics

Is it possible to tile $2003 \times 2003$ board by $1 \times 2$ dominoes placed horizontally and $1 \times 3$ rectangles placed vertically?

1997 AIME Problems, 11

Tags: ratio , trigonometry , floor function , integration , calculus , complex number , geometric series

Let $x=\frac{\displaystyle\sum_{n=1}^{44} \cos n^\circ}{\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^{44} \sin n^\circ}.$ What is the greatest integer that does not exceed $100x$?

1994 National High School Mathematics League, 1

Tags: complex number

In the equation $x^2+z_1x+z_2+m=0$, $z_1,z_2,m$ are complex numbers, and $z_1^2-4z_2=16+20\text{i}$. Two roots of the equations are $\alpha,\beta$. If $|\alpha-\beta|=2\sqrt7$, find the maximum and minumum value of $|m|$.

2011 ELMO Shortlist, 3

Tags: induction , complex number , imaginary numbers , algebra

Let $N$ be a positive integer. Define a sequence $a_0,a_1,\ldots$ by $a_0=0$, $a_1=1$, and $a_{n+1}+a_{n-1}=a_n(2-1/N)$ for $n\ge1$. Prove that $a_n<\sqrt{N+1}$ for all $n$. [i]Evan O'Dorney.[/i]

2024 CMI B.Sc. Entrance Exam, 3

Tags: complex number , algebra

(a) FInd the number of complex roots of $Z^6 = Z + \bar{Z}$ (b) Find the number of complex solutions of $Z^n = Z + \bar{Z}$ for $n \in \mathbb{Z}^+$

2019 LIMIT Category A, Problem 11

Tags: complex number , algebra

$z$ is a complex number and $|z|=1$ and $z^2\ne1$. Then $\frac z{1-z^2}$ lies on $\textbf{(A)}~\text{a line not through origin}$ $\textbf{(B)}~\text{|z|=2}$ $\textbf{(C)}~x-\text{axis}$ $\textbf{(D)}~y-\text{axis}$

2023 AMC 12/AHSME, 12

Tags: complex number

For complex numbers $u=a+bi$ and $v=c+di$, define the binary operation $\otimes$ by \[u\otimes v=ac+bdi.\] Suppose $z$ is a complex number such that $z\otimes z=z^{2}+40$. What is $|z|$? $\textbf{(A)}~\sqrt{10}\qquad\textbf{(B)}~3\sqrt{2}\qquad\textbf{(C)}~2\sqrt{6}\qquad\textbf{(D)}~6\qquad\textbf{(E)}~5\sqrt{2}$

2013 District Olympiad, 3

Tags: linear algebra , matrix , abstract algebra , complex number , algebra

Let $A$ be an non-invertible of order $n$, $n>1$, with the elements in the set of complex numbers, with all the elements having the module equal with 1 a)Prove that, for $n=3$, two rows or two columns of the $A$ matrix are proportional b)Does the conclusion from the previous exercise remains true for $n=4$?

2023 USA TSTST, 5

Tags: algebra , complex number

Suppose $a,\,b,$ and $c$ are three complex numbers with product $1$. Assume that none of $a,\,b,$ and $c$ are real or have absolute value $1$. Define \begin{tabular}{c c c} $p=(a+b+c)+\left(\dfrac 1a+\dfrac 1b+\dfrac 1c\right)$ & \text{and} & $q=\dfrac ab+\dfrac bc+\dfrac ca$. \end{tabular} Given that both $p$ and $q$ are real numbers, find all possible values of the ordered pair $(p,q)$. [i]David Altizio[/i]

1999 India National Olympiad, 4

Tags: trigonometry , complex number , geometry

Let $\Gamma$ and $\Gamma'$ be two concentric circles. Let $ABC$ and $A'B'C'$ be any two equilateral triangles inscribed in $\Gamma$ and $\Gamma'$ respectively. If $P$ and $P'$ are any two points on $\Gamma$ and $\Gamma'$ respectively, show that \[ P'A^2 + P'B^2 + P'C^2 = A'P^2 + B'P^2 + C'P^2. \]

2013 Purple Comet Problems, 20

Tags: ratio , geometric series , algebra , complex number

Let $z$ be a complex number satisfying $(z+\tfrac{1}{z})(z+\tfrac{1}{z}+1)=1$. Evaluate $(3z^{100}+\tfrac{2}{z^{100}}+1)(z^{100}+\tfrac{2}{z^{100}}+3)$.

2014 Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament, 6

Tags: hmmt , quadratic , geometry , geometric transformation , dilation , inequalities , complex number

Given $w$ and $z$ are complex numbers such that $|w+z|=1$ and $|w^2+z^2|=14$, find the smallest possible value of $|w^3+z^3|$. Here $| \cdot |$ denotes the absolute value of a complex number, given by $|a+bi|=\sqrt{a^2+b^2}$ whenever $a$ and $b$ are real numbers.

1995 IMO Shortlist, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , reflection , complex number , perpendicular bisector

Let $ A, B$ and $ C$ be non-collinear points. Prove that there is a unique point $ X$ in the plane of $ ABC$ such that \[ XA^2 \plus{} XB^2 \plus{} AB^2 \equal{} XB^2 \plus{} XC^2 \plus{} BC^2 \equal{} XC^2 \plus{} XA^2 \plus{} CA^2.\]

1985 Traian Lălescu, 2.3

Tags: complex number , inequalities , algebra

Let $ z_1,z_2,z_3\in\mathbb{C} , $ different two by two, having the same modulus $ \rho . $ Show that: $$ \frac{1}{\left| z_1-z_2\right|\cdot \left| z_1-z_3\right|} +\frac{1}{\left| z_2-z_1\right|\cdot \left| z_2-z_3\right|} +\frac{1}{\left| z_3-z_1\right|\cdot \left| z_3-z_2\right|}\ge\frac{1}{\rho^2} . $$

2016 China Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: inequalities , complex number

Find the smallest positive number $\lambda $ , such that for any complex numbers ${z_1},{z_2},{z_3}\in\{z\in C\big| |z|<1\}$ ,if $z_1+z_2+z_3=0$, then $$\left|z_1z_2 +z_2z_3+z_3z_1\right|^2+\left|z_1z_2z_3\right|^2 <\lambda .$$

2011 China Girls Math Olympiad, 5

Tags: complex number , algebra

A real number $\alpha \geq 0$ is given. Find the smallest $\lambda = \lambda (\alpha ) > 0$, such that for any complex numbers ${z_1},{z_2}$ and $0 \leq x \leq 1$, if $\left| {{z_1}} \right| \leq \alpha \left| {{z_1} - {z_2}} \right|$, then $\left| {{z_1} - x{z_2}} \right| \leq \lambda \left| {{z_1} - {z_2}} \right|$.

2010 Contests, 2

Tags: quadratic , real analysis , complex number , algebra , polynomial , sum of roots , number theory

Find all non-negative integers $m,n,p,q$ such that \[ p^mq^n = (p+q)^2 +1 . \]

2016 District Olympiad, 2

Tags: absolute value , complex number , geometry , analytic geometry

Let $ a,b,c\in\mathbb{C}^* $ pairwise distinct, having the same absolute value, and satisfying: $$ a^2+b^2+c^2-ab-bc-ca=0. $$ Prove that $ a,b,c $ represents the affixes of the vertices of a right or equilateral triangle.

2018 AIME Problems, 5

Tags: complex number

Suppose that $x$, $y$, and $z$ are complex numbers such that $xy = -80-320i$, $yz = 60$, and $zx = -96+24i$, where $i = \sqrt{-1}$. Then there are real numbers $a$ and $b$ such that $x+y+z = a+bi$. Find $a^2 + b^2$.

2022 District Olympiad, P2

Tags: complex number , inequalities

Let $z_1,z_2$ and $z_3$ be complex numbers of modulus $1,$ such that $|z_i-z_j|\geq\sqrt{2}$ for all $i\neq j\in\{1,2,3\}.$ Prove that \[|z_1+z_2|+|z_2+z_3|+|z_3+z_2|\leq 3.\][i]Mathematical Gazette[/i]

2021 Science ON grade X, 1

Tags: algebra , complex number , inequality

Consider the complex numbers $x,y,z$ such that $|x|=|y|=|z|=1$. Define the number $$a=\left (1+\frac xy\right )\left (1+\frac yz\right )\left (1+\frac zx\right ).$$ $\textbf{(a)}$ Prove that $a$ is a real number. $\textbf{(b)}$ Find the minimal and maximal value $a$ can achieve, when $x,y,z$ vary subject to $|x|=|y|=|z|=1$. [i] (Stefan Bălăucă & Vlad Robu)[/i]