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There is given a convex quadrilateral $ ABCD$. Prove that there exists a point $ P$ inside the quadrilateral such that \[ \angle PAB \plus{} \angle PDC \equal{} \angle PBC \plus{} \angle PAD \equal{} \angle PCD \plus{} \angle PBA \equal{} \angle PDA \plus{} \angle PCB = 90^{\circ} \] if and only if the diagonals $ AC$ and $ BD$ are perpendicular. [i]Proposed by Dusan Djukic, Serbia[/i]
It is known that the bisector of the angle $\angle ADC$ of the inscribed quadrilateral $ABCD$ passes through the center of the circle inscribed in the triangle $ABC$. Let $M$ be an arbitrary point of the arc $ABC$ of the circle circumscribed around $ABCD$. Denote by $P$ and $Q$ the centers of the circles inscribed in the triangles $ABM$ and $BCM$. Prove that all triangles $DPQ$ obtained by moving point $M$ are similar to each other. Find the angle $\angle PDQ$ and ratio $BP : PQ$ if $\angle BAC = \alpha$, $\angle BCA = \beta$
Let $\Gamma, \Gamma_1, \Gamma_2$ be mutually tangent circles. The three circles are also tangent to a line $l$. Let $\Gamma, \Gamma_1$ be tangent to each other at $B_1$, $\Gamma, \Gamma_2$ be tangent to each other at $B_2$, $\Gamma_1, \Gamma_2$ be tangent to each other at $C$. $\Gamma, \Gamma_1, \Gamma_2$ are tangent to $l$ at $A, A_1, A_2$ respectively, where $A$ is between $A_1,A_2$. Let $D_1 = A_1C \cap A_2B_2, D_2 = A_2C \cap A_1B_1$. Prove that $D_1D_2$ is parallel to $l$.
Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral with circumcircle $\Omega$ and let diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ intersect at $X$. Suppose that $AEFB$ is inscribed in a circumcircle of triangle $ABX$ such that $EF$ and $AB$ are parallel. $FX$ meets the circumcircle of triangle $CDX$ again at $G$. Let $EX$ meets $AB$ at $P$, and $XG$ meets $CD$ at $Q$. Denote by $S$ the intersection of the perpendicular bisector of $\overline{EG}$ and $\Omega$ such that $S$ is closer to $A$ than $B$. Prove that line through $S$ parallel to $PQ$ is tangent to $\Omega$.
In a circle with center $O$ is inscribed a polygon, which is triangulated. Show that the sum of the squares of the distances from $O$ to the incenters of the formed triangles is independent of the triangulation.
Let $BE$ and $CF$ be the altitudes of an acute triangle $ABC$ with $E$ on $AC$ and $F$ on $AB$. Let $O$ be the point of intersection of $BE$ and $CF$. Take any line $KL$ through $O$ with $K$ on $AB$ and $L$ on $AC$. Suppose $M$ and $N$ are located on $BE$ and $CF$ respectively. such that $KM$ is perpendicular to $BE$ and $LN$ is perpendicular to $CF$. Prove that $FM$ is parallel to $EN$.
In the given circle, the diameter $\overline{EB}$ is parallel to $\overline{DC}$, and $\overline{AB}$ is parallel to $\overline{ED}$. The angles $AEB$ and $ABE$ are in the ratio $4:5$. What is the degree measure of angle $BCD$? [asy] unitsize(7mm); defaultpen(linewidth(.8pt)+fontsize(10pt)); dotfactor=4; real r=3; pair A=(-3cos(80),-3sin(80)); pair D=(3cos(80),3sin(80)), C=(-3cos(80),3sin(80)); pair O=(0,0), E=(-3,0), B=(3,0); path outer=Circle(O,r); draw(outer); draw(E--B); draw(E--A); draw(B--A); draw(E--D); draw(C--D); draw(B--C); pair[] ps={A,B,C,D,E,O}; dot(ps); label("$A$",A,N); label("$B$",B,NE); label("$C$",C,S); label("$D$",D,S); label("$E$",E,NW); label("$$",O,N);[/asy] $ \textbf{(A)}\ 120 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 125 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 130 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 135 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 140 $
Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with orthocentre $H$, and let $M$ be the midpoint of $AC$. The point $C_1$ on $AB$ is such that $CC_1$ is an altitude of the triangle $ABC$. Let $H_1$ be the reflection of $H$ in $AB$. The orthogonal projections of $C_1$ onto the lines $AH_1$, $AC$ and $BC$ are $P$, $Q$ and $R$, respectively. Let $M_1$ be the point such that the circumcentre of triangle $PQR$ is the midpoint of the segment $MM_1$. Prove that $M_1$ lies on the segment $BH_1$.
Let $M$ be an arbitrary point on side $BC$ of triangle $ABC$. $W$ is a circle which is tangent to $AB$ and $BM$ at $T$ and $K$ and is tangent to circumcircle of $AMC$ at $P$. Prove that if $TK||AM$, circumcircles of $APT$ and $KPC$ are tangent together.
A circle whose center is on the side $ED$ of the cyclic quadrilateral $BCDE$ touches the other three sides. Prove that $EB+CD = ED.$
Let $ABC$ be a triangle each of whose angles is greater than $30^{\circ}$. Suppose a circle centered with $P$ cuts segments $BC$ in $T,Q; CA$ in $K,L$ and $AB$ in $M,N$ such that they are on a circle in counterclockwise direction in that order.Suppose further $PQK,PLM,PNT$ are equilateral. Prove that: $a)$ The radius of the circle is $\frac{2abc}{a^2+b^2+c^2+4\sqrt{3}S}$ where $S$ is area. $b) a\cdot AP=b\cdot BP=c\cdot PC.$
Given triangle $ABC$ variable points $X$ and $Y$ are chosen on segments $AB$ and $AC$, respectively. Point $Z$ on line $BC$ is chosen such that $ZX=ZY$. The circumcircle of $XYZ$ cuts the line $BC$ for the second time at $T$. Point $P$ is given on line $XY$ such that $\angle PTZ = 90^ \circ$. Point $Q$ is on the same side of line $XY$ with $A$ furthermore $\angle QXY = \angle ACP$ and $\angle QYX = \angle ABP$. Prove that the circumcircle of triangle $QXY$ passes through a fixed point (as $X$ and $Y$ vary).
On a circle with center $O$ and radius $r$ are given points $A,B,C,D$ in this order such that $AB, BC$ and $CD$ have the same length $s$ and the length of $AD$ is $s+ r$.Assume that $s < r$. Determine the angles of quadrilateral $ABCD$.
Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle with $AC > AB$, let $O$ be its circumcentre, and let $D$ be a point on the segment $BC$. The line through $D$ perpendicular to $BC$ intersects the lines $AO, AC,$ and $AB$ at $W, X,$ and $Y,$ respectively. The circumcircles of triangles $AXY$ and $ABC$ intersect again at $Z \ne A$. Prove that if $W \ne D$ and $OW = OD,$ then $DZ$ is tangent to the circle $AXY.$
Let $ABCD$ be an isosceles trapezoid with $AB \parallel CD$. The inscribed circle $\omega$ of triangle $BCD$ meets $CD$ at $E$. Let $F$ be a point on the (internal) angle bisector of $\angle DAC$ such that $EF \perp CD$. Let the circumscribed circle of triangle $ACF$ meet line $CD$ at $C$ and $G$. Prove that the triangle $AFG$ is isosceles.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle each of whose angles is greater than $30^{\circ}$. Suppose a circle centered with $P$ cuts segments $BC$ in $T,Q; CA$ in $K,L$ and $AB$ in $M,N$ such that they are on a circle in counterclockwise direction in that order.Suppose further $PQK,PLM,PNT$ are equilateral. Prove that: $a)$ The radius of the circle is $\frac{2abc}{a^2+b^2+c^2+4\sqrt{3}S}$ where $S$ is area. $b) a\cdot AP=b\cdot BP=c\cdot PC.$
Let $ ABCD$ be a quadrilateral which has an incircle centered at $ O$. Prove that \[ OA\cdot OC\plus{}OB\cdot OD\equal{}\sqrt{AB\cdot BC\cdot CD\cdot DA}\]
Let $ABC$ be a triangle. Distinct points $D$, $E$, $F$ lie on sides $BC$, $AC$, and $AB$, respectively, such that quadrilaterals $ABDE$ and $ACDF$ are cyclic. Line $AD$ meets the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC$ again at $P$. Let $Q$ denote the reflection of $P$ across $BC$. Show that $Q$ lies on the circumcircle of $\triangle AEF$. [i]Proposed by Ankan Bhattacharya[/i]
Let $I$ be the incenter of the triangle $ABC$, and $P$ be any point on the arc $BAC$ of its circumcircle. Points $K$ and $L$ are chosen on the tangent to the circumcircle $\omega$ of triangle $API$ at point $I$, so that $BK = KI$ and $CL = LI$. Show that the circumcircle of triangle $PKL$ is tangent to $\omega$. [i]Proposed by Mykhailo Shtandenko[/i]
Let $ABC$ be a triangle such that $AB < AC$. Let the excircle opposite to A be tangent to the lines $AB, AC$, and $BC$ at points $D, E$, and $F$, respectively, and let $J$ be its centre. Let $P$ be a point on the side $BC$. The circumcircles of the triangles $BDP$ and $CEP$ intersect for the second time at $Q$. Let $R$ be the foot of the perpendicular from $A$ to the line $FJ$. Prove that the points $P, Q$, and $R$ are collinear. (The [i]excircle[/i] of a triangle $ABC$ opposite to $A$ is the circle that is tangent to the line segment $BC$, to the ray $AB$ beyond $B$, and to the ray $AC$ beyond $C$.) [i]Proposed by Bozhidar Dimitrov, Bulgaria[/i]
Let $ABCD$ be a convex and cyclic quadrilateral. Let $AD\cap BC=\{E\}$, and let $M,N$ be points on $AD,BC$ such that $AM:MD=BN:NC$. Circle around $\triangle EMN$ intersects circle around $ABCD$ at $X,Y$ prove that $AB,CD$ and $XY$ are either parallel or concurrent.
Denote by $ M$ midpoint of side $ BC$ in an isosceles triangle $ \triangle ABC$ with $ AC = AB$. Take a point $ X$ on a smaller arc $ \overarc{MA}$ of circumcircle of triangle $ \triangle ABM$. Denote by $ T$ point inside of angle $ BMA$ such that $ \angle TMX = 90$ and $ TX = BX$. Prove that $ \angle MTB - \angle CTM$ does not depend on choice of $ X$. [i]Author: Farzan Barekat, Canada[/i]
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with circumcircle $\Omega$ and incentre $I$. A line $\ell$ intersects the lines $AI$, $BI$, and $CI$ at points $D$, $E$, and $F$, respectively, distinct from the points $A$, $B$, $C$, and $I$. The perpendicular bisectors $x$, $y$, and $z$ of the segments $AD$, $BE$, and $CF$, respectively determine a triangle $\Theta$. Show that the circumcircle of the triangle $\Theta$ is tangent to $\Omega$.
Consider a cyclic quadrilateral such that the midpoints of its sides form another cyclic quadrilateral. Prove that the area of the smaller circle is less than or equal to half the area of the bigger circle
Consider a semicircle of center $O$ and diameter $AB$. A line intersects $AB$ at $M$ and the semicircle at $C$ and $D$ s.t. $MC>MD$ and $MB<MA$. The circumcircles od the $AOC$ and $BOD$ intersect again at $K$. Prove that $MK\perp KO$.