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1986 Traian Lălescu, 1.4

Let be two fixed points $ B,C. $ Find the locus of the spatial points $ A $ such that $ ABC $ is a nondegenerate triangle and the expression $$ R^2 (A)\cdot\sin \left( 2\angle ABC\right)\cdot\sin \left( 2\angle BCA\right) $$ has the greatest value possible, where $ R(A) $ denotes the radius of the excirlce of $ ABC. $

Russian TST 2022, P3

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 $\overline{AR} \perp \overline{BC}$.

2020 Brazil National Olympiad, 4

Let $ABC$ be a triangle. The ex-circles touch sides $BC, CA$ and $AB$ at points $U, V$ and $W$, respectively. Be $r_u$ a straight line that passes through $U$ and is perpendicular to $BC$, $r_v$ the straight line that passes through $V$ and is perpendicular to $AC$ and $r_w$ the straight line that passes through W and is perpendicular to $AB$. Prove that the lines $r_u$, $r_v$ and $r_w$ pass through the same point.

2022 Taiwan TST Round 2, 3

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 $\overline{AR} \perp \overline{BC}$.

2017 Serbia National Math Olympiad, 3

Tags: excircle , geometry
Let $k$ be the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC$ and let $k_a$ be A-excircle .Let the two common tangents of $k,k_a$ cut $BC$ in $P,Q$.Prove that $\measuredangle PAB=\measuredangle CAQ$.

2020 Francophone Mathematical Olympiad, 1

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.

1985 Traian Lălescu, 2.2

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.

2024 Brazil National Olympiad, 6

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 \(DE\).

Kharkiv City MO Seniors - geometry, 2021.11.4

In the triangle $ABC$, the segment $CL$ is the angle bisector. The $C$-exscribed circle with center at the point $ I_c$ touches the side of the $AB$ at the point $D$ and the extension of sides $CA$ and $CB$ at points $P$ and $Q$, respectively. It turned out that the length of the segment $CD$ is equal to the radius of this exscribed circle. Prove that the line $PQ$ bisects the segment $I_CL$.

Russian TST 2018, P2

In triangle $ABC$, let $\omega$ be the excircle opposite to $A$. Let $D, E$ and $F$ be the points where $\omega$ is tangent to $BC, CA$, and $AB$, respectively. The circle $AEF$ intersects line $BC$ at $P$ and $Q$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $AD$. Prove that the circle $MPQ$ is tangent to $\omega$.

2017 IMO Shortlist, G4

In triangle $ABC$, let $\omega$ be the excircle opposite to $A$. Let $D, E$ and $F$ be the points where $\omega$ is tangent to $BC, CA$, and $AB$, respectively. The circle $AEF$ intersects line $BC$ at $P$ and $Q$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $AD$. Prove that the circle $MPQ$ is tangent to $\omega$.

2018 Germany Team Selection Test, 3

In triangle $ABC$, let $\omega$ be the excircle opposite to $A$. Let $D, E$ and $F$ be the points where $\omega$ is tangent to $BC, CA$, and $AB$, respectively. The circle $AEF$ intersects line $BC$ at $P$ and $Q$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $AD$. Prove that the circle $MPQ$ is tangent to $\omega$.

2016 USA Team Selection Test, 2

Let $ABC$ be a scalene triangle with circumcircle $\Omega$, and suppose the incircle of $ABC$ touches $BC$ at $D$. The angle bisector of $\angle A$ meets $BC$ and $\Omega$ at $E$ and $F$. The circumcircle of $\triangle DEF$ intersects the $A$-excircle at $S_1$, $S_2$, and $\Omega$ at $T \neq F$. Prove that line $AT$ passes through either $S_1$ or $S_2$. [i]Proposed by Evan Chen[/i]

2024 Tuymaada Olympiad, 4

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 $C$.

1966 IMO Shortlist, 19

Construct a triangle given the radii of the excircles.

2021 Saudi Arabia Training Tests, 1

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 $DPQ$.

2017 Balkan MO Shortlist, G8

Given an acute triangle $ABC$ ($AC\ne AB$) and let $(C)$ be its circumcircle. The excircle $(C_1)$ corresponding to the vertex $A$, of center $I_a$, tangents to the side $BC$ at the point $D$ and to the extensions of the sides $AB,AC$ at the points $E,Z$ respectively. Let $I$ and $L$ are the intersection points of the circles $(C)$ and $(C_1)$, $H$ the orthocenter of the triangle $EDZ$ and $N$ the midpoint of segment $EZ$. The parallel line through the point $l_a$ to the line $HL$ meets the line $HI$ at the point $G$. Prove that the perpendicular line $(e)$ through the point $N$ to the line $BC$ and the parallel line $(\delta)$ through the point $G$ to the line $IL$ meet each other on the line $HI_a$.

2020 Iran MO (3rd Round), 3

The circle $\Omega$ with center $I_A$, is the $A$-excircle of triangle $ABC$. Which is tangent to $AB,AC$ at $F,E$ respectivly. Point $D$ is the reflection of $A$ through $I_AB$. Lines $DI_A$ and $EF$ meet at $K$. Prove that ,circumcenter of $DKE$ , midpoint of $BC$ and $I_A$ are collinear.

2024 Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad, P5

Let $I$ be the incenter of $\triangle ABC$ and $P$ be a point such that $PI$ is perpendicular to $BC$ and $PA$ is parallel to $BC$. Let the line parallel to $BC$, which is tangent to the incircle of $\triangle ABC$, intersect $AB$ and $AC$ at points $Q$ and $R$ respectively. Prove that $\angle BPQ = \angle CPR$.

2013 Saudi Arabia BMO TST, 7

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 $D$).

2011 Saudi Arabia IMO TST, 2

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.

Mathematical Minds 2024, P8

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with circumcircle $\Omega$, incircle $\omega$, and $A$-excircle $\omega_A$. Let $X$ and $Y$ be the tangency points of $\omega_A$ with $AB$ and $AC$. Lines $XY$ and $BC$ intersect in $T$. The tangent from $T$ to $\omega$ different from $BC$ intersects $\omega$ at $K$. The radical axis of $\omega_A$ and $\Omega$ intersects $BC$ in $S$. The tangent from $S$ to $\omega_A$ different from $BC$ intersects $\omega_A$ at $L$. Prove that $A$, $K$ and $L$ are collinear. [i]Proposed by Ana Boiangiu[/i]

2021 IMO Shortlist, G8

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 $\overline{AR} \perp \overline{BC}$.

2018 Romania Team Selection Tests, 1

In triangle $ABC$, let $\omega$ be the excircle opposite to $A$. Let $D, E$ and $F$ be the points where $\omega$ is tangent to $BC, CA$, and $AB$, respectively. The circle $AEF$ intersects line $BC$ at $P$ and $Q$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $AD$. Prove that the circle $MPQ$ is tangent to $\omega$.

2014 Bosnia And Herzegovina - Regional Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , ratio , excircle
Excircle of triangle $ABC$ to side $AB$ of triangle $ABC$ touches side $AB$ in point $D$. Determine ratio $AD : BD$ if $\angle CAB = 2 \angle ADC$