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A convex polygon is such that the distance between any two vertices does not exceed $ 1$. $ (i)$ Prove that the distance between any two points on the boundary of the polygon does not exceed $ 1$. $ (ii)$ If $ X$ and $ Y$ are two distinct points inside the polygon, prove that there exists a point $ Z$ on the boundary of the polygon such that $ XZ \plus{} YZ\le1$.
Two congruent triangles are inscribed in an ellipse. Are they necessarily symmetric with respect to an axis or the center of the ellipse?
If ellipse $x^2+4(y-a)^2=4$ and parabola $x^2=2y$ have intersections, then the range value of $a$ is________.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, and let $D$ be a point on the internal angle bisector of $BAC$. Let $x$ be the ellipse with foci $B$ and $C$ passing through $D$, $y$ be the ellipse with foci $A$ and $C$ passing through $D$, and $z$ be the ellipse with foci $A$ and $B$ passing through $D$. Ellipses $x$ and $z$ intersect at distinct points $D$ and $E$, and ellipses $x$ and $y$ intersect at distinct points $D$ and $F$. Prove that $AD$ bisects angle $EAF$. [i]Andrew Carratu[/i]
Prove that for every centrally symmetric polygon there is at most one ellipse containing the polygon and having the minimal area.
Given two perpendicular diameters $AB$ and $CD$ of an ellipse, we say that the diameter $A'B'$ is conjugate to $AB$ if $A'B'$ is parallel to the tangent to the ellipse at $A$. Let $A'B'$ be conjugate to $AB$ and $C'D'$ be conjugate to $CD$. Prove that the rectangular hyperbola through $A', B', C'$ and $D'$ passes through the foci of the ellipse.
The number of distinct points common to the curves $x^2+4y^2=1$ and $4x^2+y^2=5$ is: $\text{(A)} \ 0 \qquad \text{(B)} \ 1 \qquad \text{(C)} \ 2 \qquad \text{(D)} \ 3 \qquad \text{(E)} \ 4$
Let $E_1, E_2$, and $E_3$ be three mutually intersecting ellipses, all in the same plane. Their foci are respectively $F_2, F_3; F_3, F_1$; and $F_1, F_2$. The three foci are not on a straight line. Prove that the common chords of each pair of ellipses are concurrent.
An ellipse with foci $B_0,B_1$ intersects $AB_i$ at $C_i$ $(i=0,1)$. Let $P_0$ be a point on ray $AB_0$. $Q_0$ is a point on ray $C_1B_0$ such that $B_0P_0=B_0Q_0$; $P_1$ is on ray $B_1A$ such that $C_1Q_0=C_1P_1$; $Q_1$ is on ray $B_1C_0$ such that $B_1P_1=B_1Q_1$; $P_2$ is on ray $AB_0$ such that $C_0Q_1=C_0Q_2$. Prove that $P_0=P_2$ and that the four points $P_0,Q_0,Q_1,P_1$ are concyclic.
Consider the ellipse $E: 3x^2+y^2=3$ and the hyperbola $H: xy=\frac 34.$ (1) Find all points of intersection of $E$ and $H$. (2) Find the area of the region expressed by the system of inequality \[\left\{ \begin{array}{ll} 3x^2+y^2\leq 3 &\quad \\ xy\geq \frac 34 , &\quad \end{array} \right.\]
Let $A$ be the area of the region in the first quadrant bounded by the line $y = \frac{x}{2}$, the x-axis, and the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{9} + y^2 = 1$. Find the positive number $m$ such that $A$ is equal to the area of the region in the first quadrant bounded by the line $y = mx,$ the y-axis, and the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{9} + y^2 = 1.$
$M$ is midpoint of $BC$.$P$ is an arbitary point on $BC$. $C_{1}$ is tangent to big circle.Suppose radius of $C_{1}$ is $r_{1}$ Radius of $C_{4}$ is equal to radius of $C_{1}$ and $C_{4}$ is tangent to $BC$ at P. $C_{2}$ and $C_{3}$ are tangent to big circle and line $BC$ and circle $C_{4}$. [img]http://aycu01.webshots.com/image/4120/2005120338156776027_rs.jpg[/img] Prove : \[r_{1}+r_{2}+r_{3}=R\] ($R$ radius of big circle)
Given a figure $F: x^2+\frac{y^2}{3}=1$ on the coordinate plane. Denote by $S_n$ the area of the common part of the $n+1' s$ figures formed by rotating $F$ of $\frac{k}{2n}\pi\ (k=0,\ 1,\ 2,\ \cdots,\ n)$ radians counterclockwise about the origin. Find $\lim_{n\to\infty} S_n$.
Let $w_{1}$ and $w_{2}$ denote the circles $x^{2}+y^{2}+10x-24y-87=0$ and $x^{2}+y^{2}-10x-24y+153=0$, respectively. Let $m$ be the smallest positive value of $a$ for which the line $y=ax$ contains the center of a circle that is externally tangent to $w_{2}$ and internally tangent to $w_{1}$. Given that $m^{2}=p/q$, where $p$ and $q$ are relatively prime integers, find $p+q$.
Prove that for any convex pentagon $A_1A_2A_3A_4A_5$, there exists a unique pair of points $\{P,Q\}$ (possibly with $P=Q$) such that $\measuredangle{PA_i A_{i-1}} = \measuredangle{A_{i+1}A_iQ}$ for $1\le i\le 5$, where indices are taken $\pmod5$ and angles are directed $\pmod\pi$. [i]Calvin Deng.[/i]
What is the maximum area of a triangle that can be inscribed in an ellipse with semi-axes $a$ and $b$? $\text{(A) }ab\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{4}\qquad\text{(B) }ab\qquad\text{(C) }ab\sqrt{2}\qquad\text{(D) }\left(a+b\right)\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{4}\qquad\text{(E) }\left(a+b\right)\sqrt{2}$
Prove that for any convex quadrilateral there exist an inellipse and circumellipse which are homothetic. Proposed by [i]Benny Wang + Oron Wang[/i]
Given a figure $F: x^2+\frac{y^2}{3}=1$ on the coordinate plane. Denote by $S_n$ the area of the common part of the $n+1' s$ figures formed by rotating $F$ of $\frac{k}{2n}\pi\ (k=0,\ 1,\ 2,\ \cdots,\ n)$ radians counterclockwise about the origin. Find $\lim_{n\to\infty} S_n$.
Suppose $\mathcal{E}_1 \neq \mathcal{E}_2$ are two intersecting ellipses with a common focus $X$; let the common external tangents of $\mathcal{E}_1$ and $\mathcal{E}_2$ intersect at a point $Y$. Further suppose that $X_1$ and $X_2$ are the other foci of $\mathcal{E}_1$ and $\mathcal{E}_2$, respectively, such that $X_1\in \mathcal{E}_2$ and $X_2\in \mathcal{E}_1$. If $X_1X_2=8, XX_2=7$, and $XX_1=9$, what is $XY^2$?
Let $F=.48181\cdots$ be an infinite repeating decimal with the digits $8$ and $1$ repeating. When $F$ is written as a fraction in lowest terms, the denominator exceeds the numerator by $\textbf{(A) }13\qquad\textbf{(B) }14\qquad\textbf{(C) }29\qquad\textbf{(D) }57\qquad \textbf{(E) }126$
Cosider ellipse $\epsilon$ with two foci $A$ and $B$ such that the lengths of it's major axis and minor axis are $2a$ and $2b$ respectively. From a point $T$ outside of the ellipse, we draw two tangent lines $TP$ and $TQ$ to the ellipse $\epsilon$. Prove that \[\frac{TP}{TQ}\ge \frac{b}{a}.\] [i]Proposed by Morteza Saghafian[/i]
In a given plane, points $A$ and $B$ are $10$ units apart. How many points $C$ are there in the plane such that the perimeter of $\triangle ABC$ is $50$ units and the area of $\triangle ABC$ is $100$ square units? $\textbf{(A) }0\qquad\textbf{(B) }2\qquad\textbf{(C) }4\qquad\textbf{(D) }8\qquad\textbf{(E) }\text{infinitely many}$
A line $\ell$ with slope of $\frac{1}{3}$ insects the ellipse $C:\frac{x^2}{36}+\frac{y^2}{4}=1$ at points $A,B$ and the point $P\left( 3\sqrt{2} , \sqrt{2}\right)$ is above the line $\ell$. [list] [b](1)[/b] Prove that the locus of the incenter of triangle $PAB$ is a segment, [b](2)[/b] If $\angle APB=\frac{\pi}{3}$, then find the area of triangle $PAB$.[/list]
Which kind of curve does the equation $\frac{x^2}{\sin\sqrt2-\sin\sqrt3}+\frac{y^2}{\cos\sqrt2-\cos\sqrt3}=1$ refer to? $\text{(A)}$ An ellipse, whose focal points are on $x$-axis. $\text{(B)}$ A hyperbola, whose focal points are on $x$-axis. $\text{(C)}$ An ellipse, whose focal points are on $y$-axis. $\text{(D)}$ A hyperbola, whose focal points are on $y$-axis.
Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with $AB<AC$, and let $D$ and $E$ be points on side $BC$ such that $BD=CE$ and $D$ lies between $B$ and $E$. Suppose there exists a point $P$ inside $ABC$ such that $PD\parallel AE$ and $\angle PAB=\angle EAC$. Prove that $\angle PBA=\angle PCA$. [i]Calvin Deng.[/i]