Found problems: 4776
MathLinks Contest 7th, 7.2
Prove that the set of all the points with both coordinates begin rational numbers can be written as a reunion of two disjoint sets $ A$ and $ B$ such that any line that that is parallel with $ Ox$, and respectively $ Oy$ intersects $ A$, and respectively $ B$ in a finite number of points.
2000 Korea - Final Round, 2
Determine all function $f$ from the set of real numbers to itself such that for every $x$ and $y$,
\[f(x^2-y^2)=(x-y)(f(x)+f(y))\]
2012 ELMO Shortlist, 3
Prove that any polynomial of the form $1+a_nx^n + a_{n+1}x^{n+1} + \cdots + a_kx^k$ ($k\ge n$) has at least $n-2$ non-real roots (counting multiplicity), where the $a_i$ ($n\le i\le k$) are real and $a_k\ne 0$.
[i]David Yang.[/i]
2006 Romania National Olympiad, 1
Let $\displaystyle M$ be a set composed of $\displaystyle n$ elements and let $\displaystyle \mathcal P (M)$ be its power set. Find all functions $\displaystyle f : \mathcal P (M) \to \{ 0,1,2,\ldots,n \}$ that have the properties
(a) $\displaystyle f(A) \neq 0$, for $\displaystyle A \neq \phi$;
(b) $\displaystyle f \left( A \cup B \right) = f \left( A \cap B \right) + f \left( A \Delta B \right)$, for all $\displaystyle A,B \in \mathcal P (M)$, where $\displaystyle A \Delta B = \left( A \cup B \right) \backslash \left( A \cap B \right)$.
1987 IMO Longlists, 11
Let $S \subset [0, 1]$ be a set of 5 points with $\{0, 1\} \subset S$. The graph of a real function $f : [0, 1] \to [0, 1]$ is continuous and increasing, and it is linear on every subinterval $I$ in $[0, 1]$ such that the endpoints but no interior points of $I$ are in $S$.
We want to compute, using a computer, the extreme values of $g(x, t) = \frac{f(x+t)-f(x)}{ f(x)-f(x-t)}$ for $x - t, x + t \in [0, 1]$. At how many points $(x, t)$ is it necessary to compute $g(x, t)$ with the computer?
2014 Iran MO (3rd Round), 6
$P$ is a monic polynomial of odd degree greater than one such that there exists a function $f : \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{N}$ such that for each $x \in \mathbb{R}$ ,\[f(P(x))=P(f(x))\]
(a) Prove that there are a finite number of natural numbers in range of $f$.
(b) Prove that if $f$ is not constant then the equation $P(x)-x=0$ has at least two real solutions.
(c) For each natural $n>1$ prove that there exists a function $f : \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{N}$ and a monic polynomial of odd degree greater than one $P$ such that for each $x \in \mathbb{R}$ ,\[f(P(x))=P(f(x))\] and range of $f$ contains exactly $n$ different numbers.
Time allowed for this problem was 105 minutes.
Oliforum Contest II 2009, 2
Let a convex quadrilateral $ ABCD$ fixed such that $ AB \equal{} BC$, $ \angle ABC \equal{} 80, \angle CDA \equal{} 50$. Define $ E$ the midpoint of $ AC$; show that $ \angle CDE \equal{} \angle BDA$
[i](Paolo Leonetti)[/i]
2025 Vietnam Team Selection Test, 1
Find all functions $f: \mathbb{Q}^+ \to \mathbb{Q}^+$ such that $$\dfrac{f(x)f(y)}{f(xy)} = \dfrac{\left( \sqrt{f(x)} + \sqrt{f(y)} \right)^2}{f(x+y)}$$ holds for all positive rational numbers $x, y$.
2016 Thailand TSTST, 1
Find all functions $f:\mathbb{Q}\to\mathbb{Q}$ such that $$f(xy)+f(x+y)=f(x)f(y)+f(x)+f(y)$$ for all $x,y\in\mathbb{Q}$.
2011 Mongolia Team Selection Test, 2
Mongolia TST 2011 Test 1 #2
Let $p$ be a prime number. Prove that:
$\sum_{k=0}^p (-1)^k \dbinom{p}{k} \dbinom{p+k}{k} \equiv -1 (\mod p^3)$
(proposed by B. Batbayasgalan, inspired by Putnam olympiad problem)
Note: I believe they meant to say $p>2$ as well.
2006 Victor Vâlcovici, 2
Let be a differentiable function $ f:[0,1]\longrightarrow\mathbb{R} $ whose derivative has a positive Lipschitz constant $ L. $ Show that
[b]a)[/b] $ x,y\in [0,1]\implies | f(x)-f(y)-f'(y)(x-y) |\le L\cdot (x-y)^2 $
[b]b)[/b] $ \lim_{n\to\infty } \left( n\int_0^1 f(x)dx-\sum_{i=1}^nf\left( \frac{2i-1}{2n} \right) \right) =0. $
2009 HMNT, 3
What is the period of the function $f(x)=\cos(\cos(x))$?
2012 China National Olympiad, 1
In the triangle $ABC$, $\angle A$ is biggest. On the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC$, let $D$ be the midpoint of $\widehat{ABC}$ and $E$ be the midpoint of $\widehat{ACB}$. The circle $c_1$ passes through $A,B$ and is tangent to $AC$ at $A$, the circle $c_2$ passes through $A,E$ and is tangent $AD$ at $A$. $c_1$ and $c_2$ intersect at $A$ and $P$. Prove that $AP$ bisects $\angle BAC$.
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2007 Mathematics for Its Sake, 3
Let be three positive real numbers $ a,b,c, $ a natural number $ n, $ and the functions $ f:\mathbb{R}\longrightarrow\mathbb{R} ,g:(0,\infty )\longrightarrow\mathbb{R} $ defined as:
$$ f(x)=\frac{2(n+1)x^n(x^{n+1}-a) +nx^{n+1} +2a^2x+a}{x^{2n+2}-2ax^{n+1} +a^2x^2+a^2} , $$
$$ g(x)=\frac{a+bx^n}{x+cx^{2n+1}} $$
Calculate the antiderivatives of $ f $ and $ g. $
[i]Nicolae Sanda[/i]
1991 Arnold's Trivium, 4
Calculate the $100$th derivative of the function
\[\frac{x^2+1}{x^3-x}\]
2007 Nicolae Păun, 3
Let $ a,b,c,d $ be four real numbers such that $ |ax^3+bx^2+cx+d|\le 1,\forall x\in [0,1] . $ Prove that $ |dx^2+cx^2+bx+a|\le 9/2,\forall x\in [0,1] . $
[i]Lavinia Savu[/i]
2014 SEEMOUS, Problem 1
Let $n$ be a nonzero natural number and $f:\mathbb R\to\mathbb R\setminus\{0\}$ be a function such that $f(2014)=1-f(2013)$. Let $x_1,x_2,x_3,\ldots,x_n$ be real numbers not equal to each other. If
$$\begin{vmatrix}1+f(x_1)&f(x_2)&f(x_3)&\cdots&f(x_n)\\f(x_1)&1+f(x_2)&f(x_3)&\cdots&f(x_n)\\f(x_1)&f(x_2)&1+f(x_3)&\cdots&f(x_n)\\\vdots&\vdots&\vdots&\ddots&\vdots\\f(x_1)&f(x_2)&f(x_3)&\cdots&1+f(x_n)\end{vmatrix}=0,$$prove that $f$ is not continuous.
2005 National Olympiad First Round, 15
For how many positive real numbers $a$ has the equation $a^2x^2 + ax+1-7a^2 = 0$ two distinct integer roots?
$
\textbf{(A)}\ 1
\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 2
\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 3
\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \text{Infinitely many}
\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \text{None of above}
$
2024 Romania National Olympiad, 3
Let $A,B \in \mathcal{M}_n(\mathbb{R}).$ We consider the function $f:\mathcal{M}_n(\mathbb{C}) \to \mathcal{M}_n(\mathbb{C}),$ defined by $f(Z)=AZ+B\overline{Z},$ $Z \in \mathcal{M}_n(\mathbb{C}),$ where $\overline{Z}$ is the matrix whose entries are the conjugates of the corresponding entries of $Z.$ Prove that the following statements are equivalent:
$(1)$ the function $f$ is injective;
$(2)$ the function $f$ is surjective;
$(3)$ the matrices $A+B$ and $A-B$ are invertible.
2001 Czech-Polish-Slovak Match, 5
Find all functions $f : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ that satisfy
\[f(x^2 + y) + f(f(x) - y) = 2f(f(x)) + 2y^2\quad\text{ for all }x, y \in \mathbb{R}.\]
2018 Iran Team Selection Test, 1
Find all functions $f:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ that satisfy the following conditions:
a. $x+f(y+f(x))=y+f(x+f(y)) \quad \forall x,y \in \mathbb{R}$
b. The set $I=\left\{\frac{f(x)-f(y)}{x-y}\mid x,y\in \mathbb{R},x\neq y \right\}$ is an interval.
[i]Proposed by Navid Safaei[/i]
2018 China Team Selection Test, 4
Let $k, M$ be positive integers such that $k-1$ is not squarefree. Prove that there exist a positive real $\alpha$, such that $\lfloor \alpha\cdot k^n \rfloor$ and $M$ are coprime for any positive integer $n$.
2010 Putnam, A6
Let $f:[0,\infty)\to\mathbb{R}$ be a strictly decreasing continuous function such that $\lim_{x\to\infty}f(x)=0.$ Prove that $\displaystyle\int_0^{\infty}\frac{f(x)-f(x+1)}{f(x)}\,dx$ diverges.
2012 European Mathematical Cup, 4
Olja writes down $n$ positive integers $a_1, a_2, \ldots, a_n$ smaller than $p_n$ where $p_n$ denotes the $n$-th prime number. Oleg can choose two (not necessarily different) numbers $x$ and $y$ and replace one of them with their product $xy$. If there are two equal numbers Oleg wins. Can Oleg guarantee a win?
[i]Proposed by Matko Ljulj.[/i]
1960 Czech and Slovak Olympiad III A, 4
Determine the (real) domain of a function $$y=\sqrt{1-\frac{x}{4}|x|+\sqrt{1-\frac{x}{2}|x|\,}\,}-\sqrt{1-\frac{x}{4}|x|-\sqrt{1-\frac{x}{2}|x|\,}\,}$$ and draw its graph.