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Found problems: 1581

2010 Tournament Of Towns, 5

A needle (a segment) lies on a plane. One can rotate it $45^{\circ}$ round any of its endpoints. Is it possible that after several rotations the needle returns to initial position with the endpoints interchanged?

1989 Canada National Olympiad, 2

Let $ ABC$ be a right angled triangle of area 1. Let $ A'B'C'$ be the points obtained by reflecting $ A,B,C$ respectively, in their opposite sides. Find the area of $ \triangle A'B'C'.$

2010 Czech-Polish-Slovak Match, 3

Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral for which \[ AB+CD=\sqrt{2}\cdot AC\qquad\text{and}\qquad BC+DA=\sqrt{2}\cdot BD.\] Prove that $ABCD$ is a parallelogram.

2003 Tournament Of Towns, 6

A trapezoid with bases $AD$ and $BC$ is circumscribed about a circle, $E$ is the intersection point of the diagonals. Prove that $\angle AED$ is not acute.

2000 Iran MO (3rd Round), 1

Two circles intersect at two points $A$ and $B$. A line $\ell$ which passes through the point $A$ meets the two circles again at the points $C$ and $D$, respectively. Let $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of the arcs $BC$ and $BD$ (which do not contain the point $A$) on the respective circles. Let $K$ be the midpoint of the segment $CD$. Prove that $\measuredangle MKN = 90^{\circ}$.

2003 Rioplatense Mathematical Olympiad, Level 3, 2

Triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in the circle $\Gamma$. Let $\Gamma_a$ denote the circle internally tangent to $\Gamma$ and also tangent to sides $AB$ and $AC$. Let $A'$ denote the point of tangency of $\Gamma$ and $\Gamma_a$. Define $B'$ and $C'$ similarly. Prove that $AA'$, $BB'$ and $CC'$ are concurrent.

2000 Brazil National Olympiad, 1

A rectangular piece of paper has top edge $AD$. A line $L$ from $A$ to the bottom edge makes an angle $x$ with the line $AD$. We want to trisect $x$. We take $B$ and $C$ on the vertical ege through $A$ such that $AB = BC$. We then fold the paper so that $C$ goes to a point $C'$ on the line $L$ and $A$ goes to a point $A'$ on the horizontal line through $B$. The fold takes $B$ to $B'$. Show that $AA'$ and $AB'$ are the required trisectors.

2011 Preliminary Round - Switzerland, 5

Let $ABCD$ an inscribed quadrilateral and $r$ and $s$ the reflections of the straight line through $A$ and $B$ over the inner angle bisectors of angles $\angle{CAD}$ and $\angle{CBD}$, respectively. Let $P$ the point of intersection of $r$ and $s$ and let $O$ the circumcentre of $ABCD$. Prove that $OP \perp CD$.

2003 Baltic Way, 14

Equilateral triangles $AMB,BNC,CKA$ are constructed on the exterior of a triangle $ABC$. The perpendiculars from the midpoints of $MN, NK, KM$ to the respective lines $CA, AB, BC$ are constructed. Prove that these three perpendiculars pass through a single point.

2014 Vietnam National Olympiad, 4

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle, $(O)$ be the circumcircle, and $AB<AC.$ Let $I$ be the midpoint of arc $BC$ (not containing $A$). $K$ lies on $AC,$ $K\ne C$ such that $IK=IC.$ $BK$ intersects $(O)$ at the second point $D,$ $D\ne B$ and intersects $AI$ at $E.$ $DI$ intersects $AC$ at $F.$ a) Prove that $EF=\frac{BC}{2}.$ b) $M$ lies on $DI$ such that $CM$ is parallel to $AD.$ $KM$ intersects $BC$ at $N.$ The circumcircle of triangle $BKN$ intersects $(O)$ at the second point $P.$ Prove that $PK$ passes through the midpoint of segment $AD.$

1988 AIME Problems, 14

Let $C$ be the graph of $xy = 1$, and denote by $C^*$ the reflection of $C$ in the line $y = 2x$. Let the equation of $C^*$ be written in the form \[ 12x^2 + bxy + cy^2 + d = 0. \] Find the product $bc$.

1987 IMO Longlists, 57

The bisectors of the angles $B,C$ of a triangle $ABC$ intersect the opposite sides in $B', C'$ respectively. Prove that the straight line $B'C'$ intersects the inscribed circle in two different points.

2002 Czech and Slovak Olympiad III A, 4

Find all pairs of real numbers $a, b$ for which the equation in the domain of the real numbers \[\frac{ax^2-24x+b}{x^2-1}=x\] has two solutions and the sum of them equals $12$.

2010 Indonesia TST, 2

Circles $ \Gamma_1$ and $ \Gamma_2$ are internally tangent to circle $ \Gamma$ at $ P$ and $ Q$, respectively. Let $ P_1$ and $ Q_1$ are on $ \Gamma_1$ and $ \Gamma_2$ respectively such that $ P_1Q_1$ is the common tangent of $ P_1$ and $ Q_1$. Assume that $ \Gamma_1$ and $ \Gamma_2$ intersect at $ R$ and $ R_1$. Define $ O_1,O_2,O_3$ as the intersection of $ PQ$ and $ P_1Q_1$, the intersection of $ PR$ and $ P_1R_1$, and the intersection $ QR$ and $ Q_1R_1$. Prove that the points $ O_1,O_2,O_3$ are collinear. [i]Rudi Adha Prihandoko, Bandung[/i]

2013 China Team Selection Test, 1

The quadrilateral $ABCD$ is inscribed in circle $\omega$. $F$ is the intersection point of $AC$ and $BD$. $BA$ and $CD$ meet at $E$. Let the projection of $F$ on $AB$ and $CD$ be $G$ and $H$, respectively. Let $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of $BC$ and $EF$, respectively. If the circumcircle of $\triangle MNG$ only meets segment $BF$ at $P$, and the circumcircle of $\triangle MNH$ only meets segment $CF$ at $Q$, prove that $PQ$ is parallel to $BC$.

1996 All-Russian Olympiad, 1

Can the number obtained by writing the numbers from 1 to $n$ in order ($n > 1$) be the same when read left-to-right and right-to-left? [i]N. Agakhanov[/i]

1991 IberoAmerican, 2

A square is divided in four parts by two perpendicular lines, in such a way that three of these parts have areas equal to 1. Show that the square has area equal to 4.

1998 Turkey MO (2nd round), 2

Variable points $M$ and $N$ are considered on the arms $\left[ OX \right.$ and $\left[ OY \right.$ , respectively, of an angle $XOY$ so that $\left| OM \right|+\left| ON \right|$ is constant. Determine the locus of the midpoint of $\left[ MN \right]$.

Mathley 2014-15, 4

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with $E, F$ being the reflections of $B,C$ about the line $AC, AB$ respectively. Point $D$ is the intersection of $BF$ and $CE$. If $K$ is the circumcircle of triangle $DEF$, prove that $AK$ is perpendicular to $BC$. Nguyen Minh Ha, College of Pedagogical University of Hanoi

1997 USAMO, 4

To [i]clip[/i] a convex $n$-gon means to choose a pair of consecutive sides $AB, BC$ and to replace them by the three segments $AM, MN$, and $NC$, where $M$ is the midpoint of $AB$ and $N$ is the midpoint of $BC$. In other words, one cuts off the triangle $MBN$ to obtain a convex $(n+1)$-gon. A regular hexagon ${\cal P}_6$ of area 1 is clipped to obtain a heptagon ${\cal P}_7$. Then ${\cal P}_7$ is clipped (in one of the seven possible ways) to obtain an octagon ${\cal P}_8$, and so on. Prove that no matter how the clippings are done, the area of ${\cal P}_n$ is greater than $\frac 13$, for all $n \geq 6$.

1993 AIME Problems, 14

A rectangle that is inscribed in a larger rectangle (with one vertex on each side) is called [i]unstuck[/i] if it is possible to rotate (however slightly) the smaller rectangle about its center within the confines of the larger. Of all the rectangles that can be inscribed unstuck in a 6 by 8 rectangle, the smallest perimeter has the form $\sqrt{N}$, for a positive integer $N$. Find $N$.

1992 Putnam, A6

Four points are chosen at random on the surface of a sphere. What is the probability that the center of the sphere lies inside the tetrahedron whose vertices are at the four points?

2010 Postal Coaching, 2

Suppose $\triangle ABC$ has circumcircle $\Gamma$, circumcentre $O$ and orthocentre $H$. Parallel lines $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ are drawn through the vertices $A, B, C$, respectively. Let $\alpha ', \beta ', \gamma '$ be the reflections of $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ in the sides $BC, CA, AB$, respectively. $(a)$ Show that $\alpha ', \beta ', \gamma '$ are concurrent if and only if $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ are parallel to the Euler line $OH$. $(b)$ Suppose that $\alpha ', \beta ' , \gamma '$ are concurrent at the point $P$ . Show that $\Gamma$ bisects $OP$ .

2007 Peru IMO TST, 2

Let $ABC$ be a triangle such that $CA \neq CB$, the points $A_{1}$ and $B_{1}$ are tangency points for the ex-circles relative to sides $CB$ and $CA$, respectively, and $I$ the incircle. The line $CI$ intersects the cincumcircle of the triangle $ABC$ in the point $P$. The line that trough $P$ that is perpendicular to $CP$, intersects the line $AB$ in $Q$. Prove that the lines $QI$ and $A_{1}B_{1}$ are parallels.

2013 National Olympiad First Round, 9

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $|AB|=18$, $|AC|=24$, and $m(\widehat{BAC}) = 150^\circ$. Let $D$, $E$, $F$ be points on sides $[AB]$, $[AC]$, $[BC]$, respectively, such that $|BD|=6$, $|CE|=8$, and $|CF|=2|BF|$. Let $H_1$, $H_2$, $H_3$ be the reflections of the orthocenter of triangle $ABC$ over the points $D$, $E$, $F$, respectively. What is the area of triangle $H_1H_2H_3$? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 70 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 72 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 84 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 96 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 108 $