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Found problems: 297

2008 Hanoi Open Mathematics Competitions, 9

Consider a triangle $ABC$. For every point M $\in BC$ ,we define $N \in CA$ and $P \in AB$ such that $APMN$ is a parallelogram. Let $O$ be the intersection of $BN$ and $CP$. Find $M \in BC$ such that $\angle PMO=\angle OMN$

2009 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 7

Given two intersecting circles with centers $O_1, O_2$. Construct the circle touching one of them externally and the second one internally such that the distance from its center to $O_1O_2$ is maximal. (M.Volchkevich)

2003 Poland - Second Round, 5

Point $A$ lies outside circle $o$ of center $O$. From point $A$ draw two lines tangent to a circle $o$ in points $B$ and $C$. A tangent to a circle $o$ cuts segments $AB$ and $AC$ in points $E$ and $F$, respectively. Lines $OE$ and $OF$ cut segment $BC$ in points $P$ and $Q$, respectively. Prove that from line segments $BP$, $PQ$, $QC$ can construct triangle similar to triangle $AEF$.

Ukrainian TYM Qualifying - geometry, 2019.9

On the base $BC$ of the isosceles triangle $ABC$ chose a point $D$ and in each of the triangles $ABD$ and $ACD$ inscribe a circle. Then everything was wiped, leaving only two circles. It is known from which side of their line of centers the apex $A$ is located . Use a compass and ruler to restore the triangle $ABC$ , if we know that : a) $AD$ is angle bisector, b) $AD$ is median.

2010 Mathcenter Contest, 4

In a circle, two non-intersecting chords $AB,CD$ are drawn.On the chord $AB$,a point $E$ (different from $A$,$B$) is taken Consider the arc $AB$ that does not contain the points $C,D$. With a compass and a straighthedge, find all possible point $F$ on that arc such that $\dfrac{PE}{EQ}=\dfrac{1}{2}$, where $P$ and $Q$ are the points in which the chord $AB$ meets the segment $FC$ and $FD$. [i](tatari/nightmare)[/i]

2003 District Olympiad, 4

Let $ABC$ be a triangle. Let $B'$ be the symmetric of $B$ with respect to $C, C'$ the symmetry of $C$ with respect to $A$ and $A'$ the symmetry of $A$ with respect to $B$. a) Prove that the area of triangle $AC'A'$ is twice the area of triangle $ABC$. b) If we delete points $A, B, C$, how can they be reconstituted? Justify your reasoning.

Ukrainian TYM Qualifying - geometry, 2015.21

Let $CH$ be the altitude of the triangle $ABC$ drawn on the board, in which $\angle C = 90^o$, $CA \ne CB$. The mathematics teacher drew the perpendicular bisectors of segments$ CA$ and $CB$, which cut the line CH at points $K$ and $M$, respectively, and then erased the drawing, leaving only the points $C, K$ and $M$ on the board. Restore triangle $ABC$, using only a compass and a ruler.

1968 Poland - Second Round, 2

Given a circle $ k $ and a point inside it $ H $. Inscribe a triangle in the circle such that this point $ H $ is the point of intersection of the triangle's altitudes.

2015 Switzerland - Final Round, 4

Given a circle $k$ and two points $A$ and $B$ outside the circle. Specify how to can construct a circle with a compass and ruler, so that $A$ and $B$ lie on that circle and that circle is tangent to $k$.

2012 BAMO, 4

Laura won the local math olympiad and was awarded a "magical" ruler. With it, she can draw (as usual) lines in the plane, and she can also measure segments and replicate them anywhere in the plane; but she can also divide a segment into as many equal parts as she wishes; for instance, she can divide any segment into $17$ equal parts. Laura drew a parallelogram $ABCD$ and decided to try out her magical ruler; with it, she found the midpoint $M$ of side $CD$, and she extended $CB$ beyond $B$ to point $N$ so that segments $CB$ and $BN$ were equal in length. Unfortunately, her mischievous little brother came along and erased everything on Laura's picture except for points $A, M$, and $N$. Using Laura's magical ruler, help her reconstruct the original parallelogram $ABCD$: write down the steps that she needs to follow and prove why this will lead to reconstructing the original parallelogram $ABCD$.

2001 Grosman Memorial Mathematical Olympiad, 5

Triangle $ABC$ in the plane $\Pi$ is called [i]good [/i] if it has the following property: For any point $D$ in space outside the plane $\Pi$, it is possible to construct a triangle with sides of lengths $CD,BD,AD$. Find all good triangles

Russian TST 2022, P2

Let $r>1$ be a rational number. Alice plays a solitaire game on a number line. Initially there is a red bead at $0$ and a blue bead at $1$. In a move, Alice chooses one of the beads and an integer $k \in \mathbb{Z}$. If the chosen bead is at $x$, and the other bead is at $y$, then the bead at $x$ is moved to the point $x'$ satisfying $x'-y=r^k(x-y)$. Find all $r$ for which Alice can move the red bead to $1$ in at most $2021$ moves.

1991 IMO Shortlist, 28

An infinite sequence $ \,x_{0},x_{1},x_{2},\ldots \,$ of real numbers is said to be [b]bounded[/b] if there is a constant $ \,C\,$ such that $ \, \vert x_{i} \vert \leq C\,$ for every $ \,i\geq 0$. Given any real number $ \,a > 1,\,$ construct a bounded infinite sequence $ x_{0},x_{1},x_{2},\ldots \,$ such that \[ \vert x_{i} \minus{} x_{j} \vert \vert i \minus{} j \vert^{a}\geq 1 \] for every pair of distinct nonnegative integers $ i, j$.

2021 Oral Moscow Geometry Olympiad, 2

A trapezoid is given in which one base is twice as large as the other. Use one ruler (no divisions) to draw the midline of this trapezoid.

2005 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 13

A triangle $ABC$ and two lines $\ell_1, \ell_2$ are given. Through an arbitrary point $D$ on the side $AB$, a line parallel to $\ell_1$ intersects the $AC$ at point $E$ and a line parallel to $\ell_2$ intersects the $BC$ at point $F$. Construct a point $D$ for which the segment $EF$ has the smallest length.

1999 Austrian-Polish Competition, 4

Three lines $k, l, m$ are drawn through a point $P$ inside a triangle $ABC$ such that $k$ meets $AB$ at $A_1$ and $AC$ at $A_2 \ne A_1$ and $PA_1 = PA_2$, $l $ meets $BC$ at $B_1$ and $BA$ at $B_2 \ne B_1$ and $PB_1 = PB_2$, $m$ meets $CA$ at $C_1$ and $CB$ at $C_2\ne C_1$ and $PC_1=PC_2$. Prove that the lines $k,l,m$ are uniquely determined by these conditions. Find point $P$ for which the triangles $AA_1A_2, BB_1B_2, CC_1C_2$ have the same area and show that this point is unique.

I Soros Olympiad 1994-95 (Rus + Ukr), 9.4

Use a compass and a ruler to construct a triangle, given the intersection point of its median, the orthocenter, and one from the vertices.

KoMaL A Problems 2020/2021, A. 781

We want to construct an isosceles triangle using a compass and a straightedge. We are given two of the following four data: the length of the base of the triangle $(a),$ the length of the leg of the triangle $(b),$ the radius of the inscribed circle $(r),$ and the radius of the circumscribed circle $(R).$ In which of the six possible cases will we definitely be able to construct the triangle? [i]Proposed by György Rubóczky, Budapest[/i]

1952 Polish MO Finals, 3

Construct the quadrilateral $ ABCD $ given the lengths of the sides $ AB $ and $ CD $ and the angles of the quadrilateral.

1966 IMO Longlists, 19

Construct a triangle given the radii of the excircles.

1999 Czech And Slovak Olympiad IIIA, 5

Given an acute angle $APX$ in the plane, construct a square $ABCD$ such that $P$ lies on the side $BC$ and ray $PX$ meets $CD$ in a point $Q$ such that $AP$ bisects the angle $BAQ$.

1963 Poland - Second Round, 2

In the plane there is a quadrilateral $ ABCD $ and a point $ M $. Construct a parallelogram with center $ M $ and its vertices lying on the lines $ AB $, $ BC $, $ CD $, $ DA $.

2023 Yasinsky Geometry Olympiad, 3

Let $I$ be the center of the inscribed circle of the triangle $ABC$. The inscribed circle is tangent to sides $BC$ and $AC$ at points $K_1$ and $K_2$ respectively. Using a ruler and a compass, find the center of excircle for triangle $CK_1K_2$ which is tangent to side $CK_2$, in at most $4$ steps (each step is to draw a circle or a line). (Hryhorii Filippovskyi, Volodymyr Brayman)

III Soros Olympiad 1996 - 97 (Russia), 10.5

A circle is drawn on a plane, the center of which is not indicated. On this circle, point $A$ is marked and a second circle with center at $A$ is constructed. The second circle has a radius greater than the radius of the first and intersects the first at two points. Construct the center of the first circle using only a compass, drawing no more than five more circles.

2009 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 7

Let $s$ be the circumcircle of triangle $ABC, L$ and $W$ be common points of angle's $A$ bisector with side $BC$ and $s$ respectively, $O$ be the circumcenter of triangle $ACL$. Restore triangle $ABC$, if circle $s$ and points $W$ and $O$ are given. (D.Prokopenko)