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Ukrainian TYM Qualifying - geometry, V.8

Let $X$ be a point inside an equilateral triangle $ABC$ such that $BX+CX <3 AX$. Prove that $$3\sqrt3 \left( \cot \frac{\angle AXC}{2}+ \cot \frac{\angle AXB}{2}\right) +\cot \frac{\angle AXC}{2} \cot \frac{\angle AXB}{2} >5$$

2021 Yasinsky Geometry Olympiad, 3

In the triangle $ABC$, $h_a, h_b, h_c$ are the altitudes and $p$ is its half-perimeter. Compare $p^2$ with $h_ah_b + h_bh_c + h_ch_a$. (Gregory Filippovsky)

2016 Indonesia TST, 2

Given a convex polygon with $n$ sides and perimeter $S$, which has an incircle $\omega$ with radius $R$. A regular polygon with $n$ sides, whose vertices lie on $\omega$, has a perimeter $s$. Determine whether the following inequality holds: \[ S \ge \frac{2sRn}{\sqrt{4n^2R^2-s^2}}. \]

2014 Thailand TSTST, 2

In a triangle $ABC$, let $x=\cos\frac{A-B}{2},y=\cos\frac{B-C}{2},z=\cos\frac{C-A}{2}$. Prove that $$x^4+y^4+z^2\leq 1+2x^2y^2z^2.$$

1989 IMO, 3

Let $ n$ and $ k$ be positive integers and let $ S$ be a set of $ n$ points in the plane such that [b]i.)[/b] no three points of $ S$ are collinear, and [b]ii.)[/b] for every point $ P$ of $ S$ there are at least $ k$ points of $ S$ equidistant from $ P.$ Prove that: \[ k < \frac {1}{2} \plus{} \sqrt {2 \cdot n} \]

2015 Moldova Team Selection Test, 3

The tangents to the inscribed circle of $\triangle ABC$, which are parallel to the sides of the triangle and do not coincide with them, intersect the sides of the triangle in the points $M,N,P,Q,R,S$ such that $M,S\in (AB)$, $N,P\in (AC)$, $Q,R\in (BC)$. The interior angle bisectors of $\triangle AMN$, $\triangle BSR$ and $\triangle CPQ$, from points $A,B$ and respectively $C$ have lengths $l_{1}$ , $l_{2}$ and $l_{3}$ .\\ Prove the inequality: $\frac {1}{l^{2}_{1}}+\frac {1}{l^{2}_{2}}+\frac {1}{l^{2}_{3}} \ge \frac{81}{p^{2}}$ where $p$ is the semiperimeter of $\triangle ABC$ .

1996 Romania National Olympiad, 4

a) Let $AB CD$ be a regular tetrahedron. On the sides $AB$, $AC$ and $AD$, the points $M$, $N$ and $P$, are considered. Determine the volume of the tetrahedron $AMNP$ in terms of $x, y, z$, where $x=AM$, $y=AN$, $z=AP$. b) Show that for any real numbers $x, y, z, t, u, v \in (0, 1)$ : $$xyz + uv(1- x) + (1- y)(1- v)t + (1- z)(1- w)(1- t) < 1.$$

2008 Cuba MO, 6

We have an isosceles triangle $ABC$ with base $BC$. Through vertex $A$ draw a line $r$ parallel to $BC$. The points $P, Q$ are located on the perpendicular bisectors of $AB$ and $AC$ respectively, such that $PQ\perp BC$. They are points $M$ and $N$ on the line $r$ such that $\angle APM = \angle AQN = 90^o$. Prove that $$\frac{1}{AM} + \frac{1}{AN}\le \frac{2}{ AB}$$

2011 Belarus Team Selection Test, 2

Let $A_1A_2 \ldots A_n$ be a convex polygon. Point $P$ inside this polygon is chosen so that its projections $P_1, \ldots , P_n$ onto lines $A_1A_2, \ldots , A_nA_1$ respectively lie on the sides of the polygon. Prove that for points $X_1, \ldots , X_n$ on sides $A_1A_2, \ldots , A_nA_1$ respectively, \[\max \left\{ \frac{X_1X_2}{P_1P_2}, \ldots, \frac{X_nX_1}{P_nP_1} \right\} \geq 1.\] if a) $X_1, \ldots , X_n$ are the midpoints of the corressponding sides, b) $X_1, \ldots , X_n$ are the feet of the corressponding altitudes, c) $X_1, \ldots , X_n$ are arbitrary points on the corressponding lines. Modified version of [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c6h418634p2361975]IMO 2010 SL G3[/url] (it was question c)

2003 Junior Macedonian Mathematical Olympiad, Problem 3

Let $ABC$ be a given triangle. The circumcircle of the triangle has radius $R$, the incircle has radius $r$, the longest side of the triangle is $a$, while the shortest altitude is $h$. Show that: $\frac{R}{r} > \frac{a}{h}$.

2021 XVII International Zhautykov Olympiad, #4

Let there be an incircle of triangle $ABC$, and 3 circles each inscribed between incircle and angles of $ABC$. Let $r, r_1, r_2, r_3$ be radii of these circles ($r_1, r_2, r_3 < r$). Prove that $$r_1+r_2+r_3 \geq r$$

Kvant 2020, M2596

The circle $\omega{}$ is inscribed in the quadrilateral $ABCD$. Prove that the diameter of the circle $\omega{}$ does not exceed the length of the segment connecting the midpoints of the sides $BC$ and $AD$. [i]Proposed by O. Yuzhakov[/i]

2011 Mathcenter Contest + Longlist, 6 sl8

Let $x,y,z$ represent the side lengths of any triangle, and $s=\dfrac{x+y+z}{2}$ and the area of this triangle be $\sqrt{s}$ square units. Prove that $$s\Big(\frac{1}{x(s-x)^2}+\frac{1}{y(s-y)^2}+\frac{1}{z(s-z)^ 2} \Big)\ge \frac{1}{2} \Big(\frac{1}{s-x}+\frac{1}{s-y}+\frac{1}{s-z}\Big)$$ [i](Zhuge Liang)[/i]

MathLinks Contest 6th, 5.3

Let $ABC$ be a triangle, and let $ABB_2A_3$, $BCC_3B_1$ and $CAA_1C_2$ be squares constructed outside the triangle. Denote with $S$ the area of the triangle $ABC$ and with s the area of the triangle formed by the intersection of the lines $A_1B_1$, $B_2C_2$ and $C_3A_3$. Prove that $s \le (4 - 2\sqrt3)S$.

2011 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 7

Points $P$ and $Q$ on sides $AB$ and $AC$ of triangle $ABC$ are such that $PB = QC$. Prove that $PQ < BC$.

1978 All Soviet Union Mathematical Olympiad, 261

Given a circle with radius $R$ and inscribed $n$-gon with area $S$. We mark one point on every side of the given polygon. Prove that the perimeter of the polygon with the vertices in the marked points is not less than $2S/R$.

1985 IMO Longlists, 86

Let $l$ denote the length of the smallest diagonal of all rectangles inscribed in a triangle $T$ . (By inscribed, we mean that all four vertices of the rectangle lie on the boundary of $T$ .) Determine the maximum value of $\frac{l^2}{S(T)}$ taken over all triangles ($S(T )$ denotes the area of triangle $T$ ).

1993 Tournament Of Towns, (374) 2

A square is constructed on the side $AB$ of triangle $ABC$ (outside the triangle).$ O$ is the centre of the square. $M$ and $N$ are the midpoints of the sides $BC$ and $AC$. The lengths of these sides are $a$ and $b$ respectively. Find the maximal possible value of the sum $CM + ON$ (when the angle at $C$ changes). (IF Sharygin)

2022 IFYM, Sozopol, 3

Quadrilateral $ABCD$ is circumscribed around circle $k$. Gind the smallest possible value of $$\frac{AB + BC + CD + DA}{AC + BD}$$, as well as all quadrilaterals with the above property where it is reached.

1995 IMO Shortlist, 6

Let $ A_1A_2A_3A_4$ be a tetrahedron, $ G$ its centroid, and $ A'_1, A'_2, A'_3,$ and $ A'_4$ the points where the circumsphere of $ A_1A_2A_3A_4$ intersects $ GA_1,GA_2,GA_3,$ and $ GA_4,$ respectively. Prove that \[ GA_1 \cdot GA_2 \cdot GA_3 \cdot GA_ \cdot4 \leq GA'_1 \cdot GA'_2 \cdot GA'_3 \cdot GA'_4\] and \[ \frac{1}{GA'_1} \plus{} \frac{1}{GA'_2} \plus{} \frac{1}{GA'_3} \plus{} \frac{1}{GA'_4} \leq \frac{1}{GA_1} \plus{} \frac{1}{GA_2} \plus{} \frac{1}{GA_3} \plus{} \frac{1}{GA_4}.\]

1976 IMO, 1

In a convex quadrilateral (in the plane) with the area of $32 \text{ cm}^{2}$ the sum of two opposite sides and a diagonal is $16 \text{ cm}$. Determine all the possible values that the other diagonal can have.

1989 IMO Longlists, 66

Let $ n$ and $ k$ be positive integers and let $ S$ be a set of $ n$ points in the plane such that [b]i.)[/b] no three points of $ S$ are collinear, and [b]ii.)[/b] for every point $ P$ of $ S$ there are at least $ k$ points of $ S$ equidistant from $ P.$ Prove that: \[ k < \frac {1}{2} \plus{} \sqrt {2 \cdot n} \]

VI Soros Olympiad 1999 - 2000 (Russia), 10.6

Points $A$ and $B$ are given on a circle. With the help of a compass and a ruler, construct on this circle the points $C,$ $D$, $E$ that lie on one side of the straight line $AB$ and for which the pentagon with vertices $A$, $B$, $C$, $D$, $E$ has the largest possible area

Kyiv City MO 1984-93 - geometry, 1993.11.4

Let $a, b, c$ be the lengths of the sides of a triangle, and let $S$ be it's area. Prove that $$S \le \frac{a^2+b^2+c^2}{4\sqrt3}$$ and the equality is achieved only for an equilateral triangle.

1998 Taiwan National Olympiad, 4

Let $I$ be the incenter of triangle $ABC$. Lines $AI$, $BI$, $CI$ meet the sides of $\triangle ABC$ at $D$, $E$, $F$ respectively. Let $X$, $Y$, $Z$ be arbitrary points on segments $EF$, $FD$, $DE$, respectively. Prove that $d(X, AB) + d(Y, BC) + d(Z, CA) \leq XY + YZ + ZX$, where $d(X, \ell)$ denotes the distance from a point $X$ to a line $\ell$.