Let $ABC$ be a triangle with incenter $I$, and let $D$ be a point on side $BC$. Points $X$ and $Y$ are chosen on lines $BI$ and $CI$ respectively such that $DXIY$ is a parallelogram. Points $E$ and $F$ are chosen on side $BC$ such that $AX$ and $AY$ are the angle bisectors of angles $\angle BAE$ and $\angle CAF$ respectively. Let $\omega$ be the circle tangent to segment $EF$, the extension of $AE$ past $E$, and the extension of $AF$ past $F$. Prove that $\omega$ is tangent to the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$.

Points $K, L$ on sides $AC, CB$ respectively of a triangle $ABC$ are the points of contact of the excircles with the corresponding sides . Prove that the straight line through the midpoints of $KL$ and $AB$ (a) divides the perimeter of triangle $ABC$ in half, (b) is parallel to the bisector of angle $ACB$. ( L Emelianov)

Let $\omega_a, \omega_b, \omega_c$ be the exscribed circles tangent to the sides $a, b, c$ of a triangle $ABC$, respectively, $ I_a, I_b, I_c$ be the centers of these circles, respectively, $T_a, T_b, T_c$ be the points of contact of these circles to the line $BC$, respectively. The lines $T_bI_c$ and $T_cI_b$ intersect at the point $Q$. Prove that the center of the circle inscribed in triangle $ABC$ lies on the line $T_aQ$.

In an acute-angled triangle $ABC$, point $I$ is the incenter, $H$ is the orthocenter, $O$ is the center of the circumscribed circle, $T$ and $K$ are the touchpoints of the $A$-excircle and incircle with side $BC$ respectively. It turned out that the segment $TI$ is passing through the point $O$. Prove that $HK$ is the angle bisector of $\angle BHC$. (Matvii Kurskyi)

Convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ is given. Lines $BC$ and $AD$ intersect at point $O$, with $B$ lying on the segment $OC$, and $A$ on the segment $OD$. $I$ is the center of the circle inscribed in the $OAB$ triangle, $J$ is the center of the circle exscribed in the triangle $OCD$ touching the side of $CD$ and the extensions of the other two sides. The perpendicular from the midpoint of the segment $IJ$ on the lines $BC$ and $AD$ intersect the corresponding sides of the quadrilateral (not the extension) at points $X$ and $Y$. Prove that the segment $XY$ divides the perimeter of the quadrilateral$ABCD$ in half, and from all segments with this property and ends on $BC$ and $AD$, segment $XY$ has the smallest length.

A triangle $ABC$ is given, in which the segment $BC$ touches the incircle and the corresponding excircle in points $M$ and $N$. If $\angle BAC = 2 \angle MAN$, show that $BC = 2MN$. (N.Beluhov)

In triangle $ABC$ the incenter is $I$. The center of the excircle opposite $A$ is $I_A$, and it is tangent to $BC$ at $D$. The midpoint of arc $BAC$ is $N$, and $NI$ intersects $(ABC)$ again at $T$. The center of $(AID)$ is $K$. Prove that $TI_A\perp KI$.

Let $M$ be the midpoint of side BC of an acute-angled triangle $ABC$. Let $D$ and $E$ be the center of the excircle of triangle $AMB$ tangent to side $AB$ and the center of the excircle of triangle $AMC$ tangent to side $AC$, respectively. The circumscribed circle of triangle $ABD$ intersects line$ BC$ for the second time at point $F$, and the circumcircle of triangle $ACE$ is at point $G$. Prove that $| BF | = | CG|$.

In triangle $ABC$, let $I_a$ $,I_b$, $I_c$ be the centers of the excircles tangent to sides $BC$, $CA$, $AB$, respectively. Let $P$ and $Q$ be the tangency points of the excircle of center $I_a$ with lines $AB$ and $AC$. Line $PQ$ intersects $I_aB$ and $I_aC$ at $D$ and $E$. Let $A_1$ be the intersection of $DC$ and $BE$. In an analogous way we define points $B_1$ and $C_1$. Prove that $AA_1$, $BB_1$ , $CC_1$ are concurrent.

We are given the line $ d, $ and a point $ A $ which is not on $ d. $ Two points $ B $ and $ C $ move on $ d $ such that the angle $ \angle BAC $ is constant. Prove that the circumcircle of $ ABC $ is tangent to a fixed circle.

Let $\Gamma_B$ and $\Gamma_C$ be excircles of an acute-angled triangle $ABC$ opposite to its vertices $B$ and $C$, respectively. Let $C_1$ and $L$ be the tangent points of $\Gamma_C$ and the side $AB$ and the line $BC$ respectively. Let $B_1$ and $M$ be the tangent points of $\Gamma_B$ and the side $AC$ and the line $BC$, respectively. Let $X$ be the point of intersection of the lines $LC_1$ and $MB_1$. Prove that $AX$ is equal to the inradius of the triangle $ABC$. (A. Voidelevich)

The $ABC$ triangle is given, point $I_a$ is the center of an exscribed circle touching the side $BC$ , the point $M$ is the midpoint of the side $BC$, the point $W$ is the intersection point of the bisector of the angle $A$ of the triangle $ABC$ with the circumscribed circle around him. Prove that the area of the triangle $I_aBC$ is calculated by the formula $S_{ (I_aBC)} = MW \cdot p$, where $p$ is the semiperimeter of the triangle $ABC$. (Mykola Moroz)

Let $ABC$ be an acute, non-isosceles triangle with $AD$,$BE$, $CF$ are altitudes and $d$ is the tangent line of the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ at $A$. The line through $H$ and parallel to $EF$ cuts $DE$, $DF$ at $Q, P$ respectively. Prove that $d$ is tangent to the ex-circle respect to vertex $D$ of triangle $DPQ$.

Let $I$ be the incenter and $AB$ the shortest side of the triangle $ABC$. The circle centered at $I$ passing through $C$ intersects the ray $AB$ in $P$ and the ray $BA$ in $Q$. Let $D$ be the point of tangency of the $A$-excircle of the triangle $ABC$ with the side $BC$. Let $E$ be the reflection of $C$ with respect to the point $D$. Prove that $PE\perp CQ$.

In $\triangle ABC$, the sides have integers lengths and $AB=AC$. Circle $\omega$ has its center at the incenter of $\triangle ABC$. An [i]excircle[/i] of $\triangle ABC$ is a circle in the exterior of $\triangle ABC$ that is tangent to one side of the triangle and tangent to the extensions of the other two sides. Suppose that the excircle tangent to $\overline{BC}$ is internally tangent to $\omega$, and the other two excircles are both externally tangent to $\omega$. Find the minimum possible value of the perimeter of $\triangle ABC$.

Triangle $ABC$ circumscribed $(O)$ has $A$-excircle $(J)$ that touches $AB,\ BC,\ AC$ at $F,\ D,\ E$, resp. a. $L$ is the midpoint of $BC$. Circle with diameter $LJ$ cuts $DE,\ DF$ at $K,\ H$. Prove that $(BDK),\ (CDH)$ has an intersecting point on $(J)$. b. Let $EF\cap BC =\{G\}$ and $GJ$ cuts $AB,\ AC$ at $M,\ N$, resp. $P\in JB$ and $Q\in JC$ such that $$\angle PAB=\angle QAC=90{}^\circ .$$ $PM\cap QN=\{T\}$ and $S$ is the midpoint of the larger $BC$-arc of $(O)$. $(I)$ is the incircle of $ABC$. Prove that $SI\cap AT\in (O)$.

Let \(ABC\) be an isosceles triangle with \(AB = BC\). Let \(D\) be a point on segment \(AB\), \(E\) be a point on segment \(BC\), and \(P\) be a point on segment \(DE\) such that \(AD = DP\) and \(CE = PE\). Let \(M\) be the midpoint of \(DE\). The line parallel to \(AB\) through \(M\) intersects \(AC\) at \(X\) and the line parallel to \(BC\) through \(M\) intersects \(AC\) at \(Y\). The lines \(DX\) and \(EY\) intersect at \(F\). Prove that \(FP\) is perpendicular to \(DE\).

Let $ABC$ be a triangle such that $AB <AC$, $\omega$ its inscribed circle and $\Gamma$ its circumscribed circle. Let also $\omega_b$ be the excircle relative to vertex $B$, then $B'$ is the point of tangency between $\omega_b$ and $(AC)$. Similarly, let the circle $\omega_c$ be the excircle exinscribed relative to vertex $C$, then $C'$ is the point of tangency between $\omega_c$ and $(AB)$. Finally, let $I$ be the center of $\omega$ and $X$ the point of $\Gamma$ such that $\angle XAI$ is a right angle. Prove that the triangles $XBC'$ and $XCB'$ are congruent.

A triangle $ABC$ is given. The segment connecting the points where the excircles touch $AB$ and $AC$ meets the bisector of angle $C$ at $X$. The segment connecting the points where the excircles touch $BC$ and $AC$ meets the bisector of angle $A$ at $Y$. Prove that the midpoint of $XY$ is equidistant from $A$ and $C$.

The touching point of the excircle with the side of a triangle and the base of the altitude to this side are symmetric wrt the base of the corresponding bisector. Prove that this side is equal to one third of the perimeter.

Construct a triangle given the radii of the excircles.

Let $ABC$ be a triangle and $\Gamma$ the $A$- exscribed circle whose center is $J$ . Let $D$ and $E$ be the touchpoints of $\Gamma$ with the lines $AB$ and $AC$, respectively. Let $S$ be the area of the quadrilateral $ADJE$, Find the maximum value that $\frac{S}{AJ^2}$ has and when equality holds.

The excircle $\omega_B$ of triangle $ABC$ opposite $B$ touches side $AC$, rays $BA$ and $BC$ at $B_1, C_1$ and $A_1$, respectively. Point $D$ lies on major arc $A_1C_1$ of $\omega_B$. Rays $DA_1$ and $C_1B_1$ meet at $E$. Lines $AB_1$ and $BE$ meet at $F$. Prove that line $FD$ is tangent to $\omega_B$ (at $D$).

Let $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of the hypotenuse $AB$ and the leg $BC$ of a right triangles $ABC$ respectively. The excircle of the triangle $ACM$ touches the side $AM$ at point $Q$, and line $AC$ at point $P$. Prove that points $P, Q$ and $N$ lie on one straight line.

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with circumcircle $\omega$ and let $\Omega_A$ be the $A$-excircle. Let $X$ and $Y$ be the intersection points of $\omega$ and $\Omega_A$. Let $P$ and $Q$ be the projections of $A$ onto the tangent lines to $\Omega_A$ at $X$ and $Y$ respectively. The tangent line at $P$ to the circumcircle of the triangle $APX$ intersects the tangent line at $Q$ to the circumcircle of the triangle $AQY$ at a point $R$. Prove that $\overline{AR} \perp \overline{BC}$.