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2008 AIME Problems, 14

Let $ \overline{AB}$ be a diameter of circle $ \omega$. Extend $ \overline{AB}$ through $ A$ to $ C$. Point $ T$ lies on $ \omega$ so that line $ CT$ is tangent to $ \omega$. Point $ P$ is the foot of the perpendicular from $ A$ to line $ CT$. Suppose $ AB \equal{} 18$, and let $ m$ denote the maximum possible length of segment $ BP$. Find $ m^{2}$.

2023 Austrian MO National Competition, 2

Tags: geometry
Given is a triangle $ABC$. The points $P, Q$ lie on the extensions of $BC$ beyond $B, C$, respectively, such that $BP=BA$ and $CQ=CA$. Prove that the circumcenter of triangle $APQ$ lies on the angle bisector of $\angle BAC$.

2002 Tournament Of Towns, 2

Tags: geometry
Can any triangle be cut into four convex figures: a triangle, a quadrilateral, a pentagon, a hexagon?

2021 ITAMO, 2

Let $ABC$ a triangle and let $I$ be the center of its inscribed circle. Let $D$ be the symmetric point of $I$ with respect to $AB$ and $E$ be the symmetric point of $I$ with respect to $AC$. Show that the circumcircles of the triangles $BID$ and $CIE$ are eachother tangent.

2023 Stars of Mathematics, 3

Tags: geometry
The triangle $ABC$ is isosceles with apex at $A{}$ and $M,N,P$ are the midpoints of the sides $BC,CA,AB$ respectively. Let $Q{}$ and $R{}$ be points on the segments $BM$ and $CM$ such that $\angle BAQ =\angle MAR.$ The segment $NP{}$ intersects $AQ,AR$ at $U,V$ respectively. The point $S{}$ is considered on the ray $AQ$ such that $SV$ is the angle bisector of $\angle ASM.$ Similarly, the point $T{}$ lies on the ray $AR$ uch that $TU$ is the angle bisector of $\angle ATM.$ Prove that one of the intersection points of the circles $(NUS)$ and $(PVT)$ lies on the line $AM.$ [i]Proposed by Flavian Georgescu[/i]

2020 Greece Team Selection Test, 2

Given a triangle $ABC$ inscribed in circle $c(O,R)$ (with center $O$ and radius $R$) with $AB<AC<BC$ and let $BD$ be a diameter of the circle $c$. The perpendicular bisector of $BD$ intersects line $AC$ at point $M$ and line $AB$ at point $N$. Line $ND$ intersects the circle $c$ at point $T$. Let $S$ be the second intersection point of cicumcircles $c_1$ of triangle $OCM$, and $c_2$ of triangle $OAD$. Prove that lines $AD, CT$ and $OS$ pass through the same point.

Kvant 2020, M2611

Tags: geometry
In $\triangle ABC$ with $AB\neq{AC}$ let $M$ be the midpoint of $AB$, let $K$ be the midpoint of the arc $BAC$ in the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC$, and let the perpendicular bisector of $AC$ meet the bisector of $\angle BAC$ at $P$ . Prove that $A, M, K, P$ are concyclic.

1990 AMC 12/AHSME, 25

Nine congruent spheres are packed inside a unit cube in such a way that one of them has its center at the center of the cube and each of the others is tangent to the center sphere and to three faces of the cube. What is the radius of each sphere? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 1-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \frac{2\sqrt{3}-3}{2} \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \frac{\sqrt{2}}{6} \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \frac{1}{4} \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \frac{\sqrt{3}(2-\sqrt{2})}{4} $

2016 BMT Spring, 10

Tags: geometry
Triangle $ABC$ has side lengths $AB = 5$, $BC = 9$, and $AC = 6$. Define the incircle of $ABC$ to be $C_1$. Then, define $C_i$ for $i > 1$ to be externally tangent to $C_{i-1}$ and tangent to $AB$ and $BC$. Compute the sum of the areas of all circles $C_n$.

2014 PUMaC Geometry A, 2

Triangle $ABC$ has lengths $AB=20$, $AC=14$, $BC=22$. The median from $B$ intersects $AC$ at $M$ and the angle bisector from $C$ intersects $AB$ at $N$ and the median from $B$ at $P$. Let $\dfrac pq=\dfrac{[AMPN]}{[ABC]}$ for positive integers $p$, $q$ coprime. Note that $[ABC]$ denotes the area of triangle $ABC$. Find $p+q$.

2013 Lusophon Mathematical Olympiad, 2

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle. The circumference with diameter $AB$ intersects sides $AC$ and $BC$ at $E$ and $F$ respectively. The tangent lines to the circumference at the points $E$ and $F$ meet at $P$. Show that $P$ belongs to the altitude from $C$ of triangle $ABC$.

Geometry Mathley 2011-12, 13.1

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with no right angle, $E$ on the line $BC$ such that $\angle AEB = \angle BAC$ and $\Delta_A$ the perpendicular to $BC$ at $E$. Let the circle $\gamma$ with diameter $BC$ intersect $BA$ again at $D$. For each point $M$ on $\gamma$ ($M$ is distinct from $B$), the line $BM$ meets $\Delta_A$ at $M'$ and the line $AM$ meets $\gamma$ again at $M''$. (a) Show that $p(A) = AM' \times DM''$ is independent of the chosen $M$. (b) Keeping $B,C$ fixed, and let $A$ vary. Show that $\frac{p(A)}{d(A,\Delta_A)}$ is independent of $A$. Michel Bataille

2019 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 13

Tags: geometry
Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle with altitude $AT = h$. The line passing through its circumcenter $O$ and incenter $I$ meets the sides $AB$ and $AC$ at points $F$ and $N$, respectively. It is known that $BFNC$ is a cyclic quadrilateral. Find the sum of the distances from the orthocenter of $ABC$ to its vertices.

1969 IMO Shortlist, 39

$(HUN 6)$ Find the positions of three points $A,B,C$ on the boundary of a unit cube such that $min\{AB,AC,BC\}$ is the greatest possible.

2021 Francophone Mathematical Olympiad, 3

Let $ABCD$ be a square with incircle $\Gamma$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of the segment $[CD]$. Let $P \neq B$ be a point on the segment $[AB]$. Let $E \neq M$ be the point on $\Gamma$ such that $(DP)$ and $(EM)$ are parallel. The lines $(CP)$ and $(AD)$ meet each other at $F$. Prove that the line $(EF)$ is tangent to $\Gamma$

1990 Putnam, A3

Prove that any convex pentagon whose vertices (no three of which are collinear) have integer coordinates must have area greater than or equal to $ \dfrac {5}{2} $.

2008 AMC 10, 21

Ten chairs are evenly spaced around a round table and numbered clockwise from $ 1$ through $ 10$. Five married couples are to sit in the chairs with men and women alternating, and no one is to sit either next to or directly across from his or her spouse. How many seating arrangements are possible? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 240\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 360\qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 480\qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 540\qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 720$

2018 Yasinsky Geometry Olympiad, 4

In the quadrilateral $ABCD$, the length of the sides $AB$ and $BC$ is equal to $1, \angle B= 100^o , \angle D= 130^o$ . Find the length of $BD$.

2015 All-Russian Olympiad, 7

A scalene triangle $ABC$ is inscribed within circle $\omega$. The tangent to the circle at point $C$ intersects line $AB$ at point $D$. Let $I$ be the center of the circle inscribed within $\triangle ABC$. Lines $AI$ and $BI$ intersect the bisector of $\angle CDB$ in points $Q$ and $P$, respectively. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $QP$. Prove that $MI$ passes through the middle of arc $ACB$ of circle $\omega$.

MMPC Part II 1996 - 2019, 2002

[b]p1. [/b](a) Show that for every positive integer $m > 1$, there are positive integers $x$ and $y$ such that $x^2 - y^2 = m^3$. (b) Find all pairs of positive integers $(x, y)$ such that $x^6 = y^2 + 127$. [b]p2.[/b] (a) Let $P(x)$ be a polynomial with integer coefficients. Suppose that $P(0)$ is an odd integer and that $P(1)$ is also an odd integer. Show that if $c$ is an integer then $P(c)$ is not equal to $0$. (b) Let P(x) be a polynomial with integer coefficients. Suppose that $P(1,000) = 1,000$ and $P(2,000) = 2,000.$ Explain why $P(3,000)$ cannot be equal to $1,000$. [b]p3.[/b] Triangle $\vartriangle ABC$ is created from points $A(0, 0)$, $B(1, 0)$ and $C(1/2, 2)$. Let $q, r$, and $s$ be numbers such that $0 < q < 1/2 < s < 1$, and $q < r < s$. Let D be the point on $AC$ which has $x$-coordinate $q$, $E$ be the point on AB which has $x$-coordinate $r$, and $F$ be the point on $BC$ that has $x$-coordinate $s$. (a) Find the area of triangle $\vartriangle DEF$ in terms of $q, r$, and $s$. (b) If $r = 1/2$, prove that at least one of the triangles $\vartriangle ADE$, $\vartriangle CDF$, or $\vartriangle BEF$ has an area of at least $1/4$. [b]p4.[/b] In the Gregorian calendar: (i) years not divisible by $4$ are common years, (ii) years divisible by $4$ but not by $100$ are leap years, (iii) years divisible by $100$ but not by $400$ are common years, (iv) years divisible by $400$ are leap years, (v) a leap year contains $366$ days, a common year $365$ days. From the information above: (a) Find the number of common years and leap years in $400$ consecutive Gregorian years. Show that $400$ consecutive Gregorian years consists of an integral number of weeks. (b) Prove that the probability that Christmas falls on a Wednesday is not equal to $1/7$. [b]p5.[/b] Each of the first $13$ letters of the alphabet is written on the back of a card and the $13$ cards are placed in a row in the order $$A,B,C,D,E, F, G,H, I, J,K, L,M$$ The cards are then turned over so that the letters are face down. The cards are rearranged and again placed in a row, but of course they may be in a different order. They are rearranged and placed in a row a second time and both rearrangements were performed exactly the same way. When the cards are turned over the letters are in the order $$B,M, A,H, G,C, F,E,D, L, I,K, J$$ What was the order of the letters after the cards were rearranged the first time? PS. You should use hide for answers. Collected [url=https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c5h2760506p24143309]here[/url].

1988 Bulgaria National Olympiad, Problem 3

Let $M$ be an arbitrary interior point of a tetrahedron $ABCD$, and let $S_A,S_B,S_C,S_D$ be the areas of the faces $BCD,ACD,ABD,ABC$, respectively. Prove that $$S_A\cdot MA+S_B\cdot MB+S_C\cdot MC+S_D\cdot MD\ge9V,$$where $V$ is the volume of $ABCD$. When does equality hold?

2013 Korea - Final Round, 1

For a triangle $ \triangle ABC (\angle B > \angle C) $, $ D $ is a point on $ AC $ satisfying $ \angle ABD = \angle C $. Let $ I $ be the incenter of $ \triangle ABC $, and circumcircle of $ \triangle CDI $ meets $ AI $ at $ E ( \ne I )$. The line passing $ E $ and parallel to $ AB $ meets the line $ BD $ at $ P $. Let $ J $ be the incenter of $ \triangle ABD $, and $ A' $ be the point such that $ AI = IA' $. Let $ Q $ be the intersection point of $ JP $ and $ A'C $. Prove that $ QJ = QA' $.

2002 May Olympiad, 3

Mustafa bought a big rug. The seller measured the rug with a ruler that was supposed to measure one meter. As it turned out to be $30$ meters long by $20$ meters wide, he charged Rs $120.000$ Rs. When Mustafa arrived home, he measured the rug again and realized that the seller had overcharged him by $9.408$ Rs. How many centimeters long is the ruler used by the seller?

2007 AMC 10, 1

Tags: geometry
Isabella's house has $ 3$ bedrooms. Each bedroom is $ 12$ feet long, $ 10$ feet wide, and $ 8$ feet high. Isabella must paint the walls of all the bedrooms. Doorways and windows, which will not be painted, occupy $ 60$ square feet in each bedroom. How many square feet of walls must be painted? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 678 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 768 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 786 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 867 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 876$

Durer Math Competition CD 1st Round - geometry, 2021.D4

Tags: geometry , incenter
In the triangle $ABC$ we have $30^o$ at the vertex $A$, and $50^o$ at the vertex $B$. Let $O$ be the center of inscribed circle. Show that $AC + OC = AB$.