Olympiad problems

2007 German National Olympiad, 6

Tags: inequalities , calculus , derivative , quadratic , algebra

For two real numbers a,b the equation: $x^{4}-ax^{3}+6x^{2}-bx+1=0$ has four solutions (not necessarily distinct). Prove that $a^{2}+b^{2}\ge{32}$

2012 Traian Lălescu, 1

Tags: limit , calculus , derivative , algebra

Let $a,b,c,\alpha,\beta,\gamma \in\mathbb{R}$ such as $a^2+b^2+c^2 \neq 0 \neq \alpha\beta\gamma$ and $24^{\alpha}\neq 3^{\beta} \neq 2012^{\gamma} \neq 24^{\alpha}$. Prove that the equation \[ a \cdot 24^{\alpha x}+b \cdot 3^{\beta x} + c \cdot 2012^{\gamma x}=0 \] has at most two real solutions.

2010 Romania National Olympiad, 1

Tags: calculus , derivative , function , integration , limit , real analysis

Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be a monotonic function and $F:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ given by \[F(x)=\int_0^xf(t)\ \text{d}t.\] Prove that if $F$ has a finite derivative, then $f$ is continuous. [i]Dorin Andrica & Mihai Piticari[/i]

PEN Q Problems, 6

Tags: binomial coefficient , polynomial , calculus , derivative , binomial theorem , algebra

Prove that for a prime $p$, $x^{p-1}+x^{p-2}+ \cdots +x+1$ is irreducible in $\mathbb{Q}[x]$.

1940 Putnam, A2

Tags: calculus , derivative

Let $A,B$ be two fixed points on the curve $y=f(x)$, $f$ is continuous with continuous derivative and the arc $\widehat{AB}$ is concave to the chord $AB$. If $P$ is a point on the arc $\widehat{AB}$ for which $AP+PB$ is maximal, prove that $PA$ and $PB$ are equally inclined to the tangent to the curve $y=f(x)$ at $P$.

2014 NIMO Problems, 8

Tags: analytic geometry , graphing lines , slope , calculus , derivative , hmmt , trigonometry

Triangle $ABC$ lies entirely in the first quadrant of the Cartesian plane, and its sides have slopes $63$, $73$, $97$. Suppose the curve $\mathcal V$ with equation $y=(x+3)(x^2+3)$ passes through the vertices of $ABC$. Find the sum of the slopes of the three tangents to $\mathcal V$ at each of $A$, $B$, $C$. [i]Proposed by Akshaj[/i]

1950 Miklós Schweitzer, 10

Tags: advanced fields , calculus , derivative

Consider an arc of a planar curve such that the total curvature of the arc is less than $ \pi$. Suppose, further, that the curvature and its derivative with respect to the arc length exist at every point of the arc and the latter nowhere equals zero. Let the osculating circles belonging to the endpoints of the arc and one of these points be given. Determine the possible positions of the other endpoint.

2009 Romania National Olympiad, 4

Tags: function , calculus , derivative , real analysis

Let $f,g,h:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ such that $f$ is differentiable, $g$ and $h$ are monotonic, and $f'=f+g+h$. Prove that the set of the points of discontinuity of $g$ coincides with the respective set of $h$.

1997 IMC, 1

Tags: function , calculus , derivative , real analysis

Let $f\in C^3(\mathbb{R})$ nonnegative function with $f(0)=f'(0)=0, f''(0)>0$. Define $g(x)$ as follows: \[ \{ \begin{array}{ccc}g(x)= (\frac{\sqrt{f(x)}}{f'(x)})' &\text{for}& x\not=0 \\ g(x)=0 &\text{for}& x=0\end{array} \] (a) Show that $g$ is bounded in some neighbourhood of $0$. (b) Is the above true for $f\in C^2(\mathbb{R})$?

2017 CMIMC Number Theory, 7

Tags: number theory , calculus , derivative

The $\textit{arithmetic derivative}$ $D(n)$ of a positive integer $n$ is defined via the following rules: [list] [*] $D(1) = 0$; [*] $D(p)=1$ for all primes $p$; [*] $D(ab)=D(a)b+aD(b)$ for all positive integers $a$ and $b$. [/list] Find the sum of all positive integers $n$ below $1000$ satisfying $D(n)=n$.

2022 VTRMC, 6

Tags: function , derivative , calculus

Let $f : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ be a function whose second derivative is continuous. Suppose that $f$ and $f''$ are bounded. Show that $f'$ is also bounded.

2010 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 565

Tags: calculus , integration , function , derivative , symmetry , calculus computations

Prove that $ f(x)\equal{}\int_0^1 e^{\minus{}|t\minus{}x|}t(1\minus{}t)dt$ has maximal value at $ x\equal{}\frac 12$.

2012 ISI Entrance Examination, 2

Tags: function , limit , calculus , derivative , calculus computations

Consider the following function \[g(x)=(\alpha+|x|)^{2}e^{(5-|x|)^{2}}\] [b]i)[/b] Find all the values of $\alpha$ for which $g(x)$ is continuous for all $x\in\mathbb{R}$ [b]ii)[/b]Find all the values of $\alpha$ for which $g(x)$ is differentiable for all $x\in\mathbb{R}$.

2007 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 252

Tags: calculus , integration , trigonometry , derivative , calculus computations

Compare $ \displaystyle f(\theta) \equal{} \int_0^1 (x \plus{} \sin \theta)^2\ dx$ and $ \ g(\theta) \equal{} \int_0^1 (x \plus{} \cos \theta)^2\ dx$ for $ 0\leqq \theta \leqq 2\pi .$

1991 Arnold's Trivium, 34

Tags: calculus , derivative

Investigate the singular points on the curve $y=x^3$ in the projective plane.

1986 Iran MO (2nd round), 2

Tags: function , calculus , derivative , limit , algebra

[b](a)[/b] Sketch the diagram of the function $f$ if \[f(x)=4x(1-|x|) , \quad |x| \leq 1.\] [b](b)[/b] Does there exist derivative of $f$ in the point $x=0 \ ?$ [b](c)[/b] Let $g$ be a function such that \[g(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{cc}\frac{f(x)}{x} \quad : x \neq 0\\ \text{ } \\ 4 \ \ \ \ \quad : x=0\end{array}\right.\] Is the function $g$ continuous in the point $x=0 \ ?$ [b](d)[/b] Sketch the diagram of $g.$

1958 AMC 12/AHSME, 46

Tags: function , calculus , derivative , algebra , domain

For values of $ x$ less than $ 1$ but greater than $ \minus{}4$, the expression \[ \frac{x^2 \minus{} 2x \plus{} 2}{2x \minus{} 2} \] has: $ \textbf{(A)}\ \text{no maximum or minimum value}\qquad \\ \textbf{(B)}\ \text{a minimum value of }{\plus{}1}\qquad \\ \textbf{(C)}\ \text{a maximum value of }{\plus{}1}\qquad \\ \textbf{(D)}\ \text{a minimum value of }{\minus{}1}\qquad \\ \textbf{(E)}\ \text{a maximum value of }{\minus{}1}$

2011 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 739

Tags: calculus , integration , function , trigonometry , derivative , algebra , functional equation

Find the function $f(x)$ such that : \[f(x)=\cos x+\int_0^{2\pi} f(y)\sin (x-y)\ dy\]

2009 ISI B.Stat Entrance Exam, 4

Tags: algebra , polynomial , calculus , derivative , arithmetic sequence

A sequence is called an [i]arithmetic progression of the first order[/i] if the differences of the successive terms are constant. It is called an [i]arithmetic progression of the second order[/i] if the differences of the successive terms form an arithmetic progression of the first order. In general, for $k\geq 2$, a sequence is called an [i]arithmetic progression of the $k$-th order[/i] if the differences of the successive terms form an arithmetic progression of the $(k-1)$-th order. The numbers \[4,6,13,27,50,84\] are the first six terms of an arithmetic progression of some order. What is its least possible order? Find a formula for the $n$-th term of this progression.

2002 APMO, 1

Tags: floor function , induction , function , inequalities , calculus , derivative , logarithm

Let $a_1,a_2,a_3,\ldots,a_n$ be a sequence of non-negative integers, where $n$ is a positive integer. Let \[ A_n={a_1+a_2+\cdots+a_n\over n}\ . \] Prove that \[ a_1!a_2!\ldots a_n!\ge\left(\lfloor A_n\rfloor !\right)^n \] where $\lfloor A_n\rfloor$ is the greatest integer less than or equal to $A_n$, and $a!=1\times 2\times\cdots\times a$ for $a\ge 1$(and $0!=1$). When does equality hold?

2008 Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament, 19

Tags: geometry , 3d geometry , tetrahedron , trigonometry , calculus , derivative

Let $ ABCD$ be a regular tetrahedron, and let $ O$ be the centroid of triangle $ BCD$. Consider the point $ P$ on $ AO$ such that $ P$ minimizes $ PA \plus{} 2(PB \plus{} PC \plus{} PD)$. Find $ \sin \angle PBO$.

2009 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 515

Tags: calculus , integration , trigonometry , derivative , calculus computations

Find the maximum and minimum values of $ \int_0^{\pi} (a\sin x \plus{} b\cos x)^3dx$ for $ |a|\leq 1,\ |b|\leq 1$. Note that you are not allowed to solve in using partial differentiation here.

2025 Romania National Olympiad, 1

Tags: function , calculus , derivative

Find all pairs of twice differentiable functions $f,g \colon \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$, with their second derivative being continuous, such that the following holds for all $x,y \in \mathbb{R}$: \[(f(x)-g(y))(f'(x)-g'(y))(f''(x)-g''(y))=0\]

2010 Putnam, A3

Tags: function , calculus , derivative , complex analysis , probability , vector

Suppose that the function $h:\mathbb{R}^2\to\mathbb{R}$ has continuous partial derivatives and satisfies the equation \[h(x,y)=a\frac{\partial h}{\partial x}(x,y)+b\frac{\partial h}{\partial y}(x,y)\] for some constants $a,b.$ Prove that if there is a constant $M$ such that $|h(x,y)|\le M$ for all $(x,y)$ in $\mathbb{R}^2,$ then $h$ is identically zero.

2010 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 546

Tags: calculus , integration , trigonometry , derivative , calculus computations

Find the minimum value of $ \int_0^{\pi} \left(x \minus{} \pi a \minus{} \frac {b}{\pi}\cos x\right)^2dx$.