Found problems: 279
2006 Germany Team Selection Test, 3
The diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ of a cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$ meet at a point $X$. The circumcircles of triangles $ABX$ and $CDX$ meet at a point $Y$ (apart from $X$). Let $O$ be the center of the circumcircle of the quadrilateral $ABCD$. Assume that the points $O$, $X$, $Y$ are all distinct. Show that $OY$ is perpendicular to $XY$.
1989 China Team Selection Test, 2
$AD$ is the altitude on side $BC$ of triangle $ABC$. If $BC+AD-AB-AC = 0$, find the range of $\angle BAC$.
[i]Alternative formulation.[/i] Let $AD$ be the altitude of triangle $ABC$ to the side $BC$. If $BC+AD=AB+AC$, then find the range of $\angle{A}$.
2020 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 18
Bisectors $AA_1$, $BB_1$, and $CC_1$ of triangle $ABC$ meet at point $I$. The perpendicular bisector to $BB_1$ meets $AA_1,CC_1$ at points $A_0,C_0$ respectively. Prove that the circumcircles of triangles $A_0IC_0$ and $ABC$ touch.
2013 ELMO Shortlist, 10
Let $AB=AC$ in $\triangle ABC$, and let $D$ be a point on segment $AB$. The tangent at $D$ to the circumcircle $\omega$ of $BCD$ hits $AC$ at $E$. The other tangent from $E$ to $\omega$ touches it at $F$, and $G=BF \cap CD$, $H=AG \cap BC$. Prove that $BH=2HC$.
[i]Proposed by David Stoner[/i]
2005 Germany Team Selection Test, 3
Let ABC be a triangle and let $r, r_a, r_b, r_c$ denote the inradius and ex-radii opposite to the vertices $A, B, C$, respectively. Suppose that $a>r_a, b>r_b, c>r_c$. Prove that
[b](a)[/b] $\triangle ABC$ is acute.
[b](b)[/b] $a+b+c > r+r_a+r_b+r_c$.
2004 All-Russian Olympiad, 2
Let $ABCD$ be a circumscribed quadrilateral (i. e. a quadrilateral which has an incircle). The exterior angle bisectors of the angles $DAB$ and $ABC$ intersect each other at $K$; the exterior angle bisectors of the angles $ABC$ and $BCD$ intersect each other at $L$; the exterior angle bisectors of the angles $BCD$ and $CDA$ intersect each other at $M$; the exterior angle bisectors of the angles $CDA$ and $DAB$ intersect each other at $N$. Let $K_{1}$, $L_{1}$, $M_{1}$ and $N_{1}$ be the orthocenters of the triangles $ABK$, $BCL$, $CDM$ and $DAN$, respectively. Show that the quadrilateral $K_{1}L_{1}M_{1}N_{1}$ is a parallelogram.
2014 IMO Shortlist, G1
Let $P$ and $Q$ be on segment $BC$ of an acute triangle $ABC$ such that $\angle PAB=\angle BCA$ and $\angle CAQ=\angle ABC$. Let $M$ and $N$ be the points on $AP$ and $AQ$, respectively, such that $P$ is the midpoint of $AM$ and $Q$ is the midpoint of $AN$. Prove that the intersection of $BM$ and $CN$ is on the circumference of triangle $ABC$.
[i]Proposed by Giorgi Arabidze, Georgia.[/i]
2005 Moldova Team Selection Test, 1
In triangle $ABC$, $M\in(BC)$, $\frac{BM}{BC}=\alpha$, $N\in(CA)$, $\frac{CN}{CA}=\beta$, $P\in(AB)$, $\frac{AP}{AB}=\gamma$.
Let $AM\cap BN=\{D\}$, $BN\cap CP=\{E\}$, $CP\cap AM=\{F\}$. Prove that
$S_{DEF}=S_{BMD}+S_{CNE}+S_{APF}$ iff $\alpha+\beta+\gamma=1$.
2003 Germany Team Selection Test, 2
Let $B$ be a point on a circle $S_1$, and let $A$ be a point distinct from $B$ on the tangent at $B$ to $S_1$. Let $C$ be a point not on $S_1$ such that the line segment $AC$ meets $S_1$ at two distinct points. Let $S_2$ be the circle touching $AC$ at $C$ and touching $S_1$ at a point $D$ on the opposite side of $AC$ from $B$. Prove that the circumcentre of triangle $BCD$ lies on the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$.
2017 ELMO Problems, 2
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with orthocenter $H,$ and let $M$ be the midpoint of $\overline{BC}.$ Suppose that $P$ and $Q$ are distinct points on the circle with diameter $\overline{AH},$ different from $A,$ such that $M$ lies on line $PQ.$ Prove that the orthocenter of $\triangle APQ$ lies on the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC.$
[i]Proposed by Michael Ren[/i]
2004 Tournament Of Towns, 5
Let K be a point on the side BC of the triangle ABC. The incircles of the triangles ABK and ACK touch BC at points M and N, respectively. Show that [tex]BM\cdot CN>KM \cdot KN[/tex].
2002 IMO Shortlist, 7
The incircle $ \Omega$ of the acute-angled triangle $ ABC$ is tangent to its side $ BC$ at a point $ K$. Let $ AD$ be an altitude of triangle $ ABC$, and let $ M$ be the midpoint of the segment $ AD$. If $ N$ is the common point of the circle $ \Omega$ and the line $ KM$ (distinct from $ K$), then prove that the incircle $ \Omega$ and the circumcircle of triangle $ BCN$ are tangent to each other at the point $ N$.
2021 USEMO, 4
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with circumcircle $\omega$, and let $X$ be the reflection of $A$ in $B$. Line $CX$ meets $\omega$ again at $D$. Lines $BD$ and $AC$ meet at $E$, and lines $AD$ and $BC$ meet at $F$. Let $M$ and $N$ denote the midpoints of $AB$ and $ AC$.
Can line $EF$ share a point with the circumcircle of triangle $AMN?$
[i]Proposed by Sayandeep Shee[/i]
1991 IMTS, 4
Let $\triangle ABC$ be an arbitary triangle, and construct $P,Q,R$ so that each of the angles marked is $30^\circ$. Prove that $\triangle PQR$ is an equilateral triangle.
[asy]
size(200);
defaultpen(linewidth(0.7)+fontsize(10));
pair ext30(pair pt1, pair pt2) {
pair r1 = pt1+rotate(-30)*(pt2-pt1), r2 = pt2+rotate(30)*(pt1-pt2);
draw(anglemark(r1,pt1,pt2,25)); draw(anglemark(pt1,pt2,r2,25));
return intersectionpoints(pt1--r1, pt2--r2)[0];
}
pair A = (0,0), B=(10,0), C=(3,7), P=ext30(B,C), Q=ext30(C,A), R=ext30(A,B);
draw(A--B--C--A--R--B--P--C--Q--A); draw(P--Q--R--cycle, linetype("8 8"));
label("$A$", A, SW); label("$B$", B, SE); label("$C$", C, N); label("$P$", P, NE); label("$Q$", Q, NW); label("$R$", R, S);[/asy]
2002 Iran MO (2nd round), 3
In a convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ with $\angle ABC = \angle ADC = 135^\circ$, points $M$ and $N$ are taken on the rays $AB$ and $AD$ respectively such that $\angle MCD = \angle NCB = 90^\circ$. The circumcircles of triangles $AMN$ and $ABD$ intersect at $A$ and $K$. Prove that $AK \perp KC.$
2008 USA Team Selection Test, 7
Let $ ABC$ be a triangle with $ G$ as its centroid. Let $ P$ be a variable point on segment $ BC$. Points $ Q$ and $ R$ lie on sides $ AC$ and $ AB$ respectively, such that $ PQ \parallel AB$ and $ PR \parallel AC$. Prove that, as $ P$ varies along segment $ BC$, the circumcircle of triangle $ AQR$ passes through a fixed point $ X$ such that $ \angle BAG = \angle CAX$.
2004 Tournament Of Towns, 2
The incircle of the triangle ABC touches the sides BC, AC, and AB at points A', B', and C', respectively. It is known that AA'=BB'=CC'. Does the triangle ABC have to be equilateral?
(I am very interested in ingenious solution of this problem, because I found an ugly one using Stewart's theorem and tons of algebra during the contest).
1988 China Team Selection Test, 3
In triangle $ABC$, $\angle C = 30^{\circ}$, $O$ and $I$ are the circumcenter and incenter respectively, Points $D \in AC$ and $E \in BC$, such that $AD = BE = AB$. Prove that $OI = DE$ and $OI \bot DE$.
2022 USA TSTST, 7
Let $ABCD$ be a parallelogram. Point $E$ lies on segment $CD$ such that \[2\angle AEB=\angle ADB+\angle ACB,\] and point $F$ lies on segment $BC$ such that \[2\angle DFA=\angle DCA+\angle DBA.\] Let $K$ be the circumcenter of triangle $ABD$. Prove that $KE=KF$.
[i]Merlijn Staps[/i]
2018 Azerbaijan BMO TST, 4
Let $ABC$ be an acute angled triangle with orthocenter $H$. centroid $G$ and circumcircle $\omega$. Let $D$ and $M$ respectively be the intersection of lines $AH$ and $AG$ with side $BC$. Rays $MH$ and $DG$ interect $ \omega$ again at $P$ and $Q$ respectively. Prove that $PD$ and $QM$ intersect on $\omega$.
1994 Polish MO Finals, 2
Let be given two parallel lines $k$ and $l$, and a circle not intersecting $k$. Consider a variable point $A$ on the line $k$. The two tangents from this point $A$ to the circle intersect the line $l$ at $B$ and $C$. Let $m$ be the line through the point $A$ and the midpoint of the segment $BC$. Prove that all the lines $m$ (as $A$ varies) have a common point.
2007 Germany Team Selection Test, 3
Points $ A_{1}$, $ B_{1}$, $ C_{1}$ are chosen on the sides $ BC$, $ CA$, $ AB$ of a triangle $ ABC$ respectively. The circumcircles of triangles $ AB_{1}C_{1}$, $ BC_{1}A_{1}$, $ CA_{1}B_{1}$ intersect the circumcircle of triangle $ ABC$ again at points $ A_{2}$, $ B_{2}$, $ C_{2}$ respectively ($ A_{2}\neq A, B_{2}\neq B, C_{2}\neq C$). Points $ A_{3}$, $ B_{3}$, $ C_{3}$ are symmetric to $ A_{1}$, $ B_{1}$, $ C_{1}$ with respect to the midpoints of the sides $ BC$, $ CA$, $ AB$ respectively. Prove that the triangles $ A_{2}B_{2}C_{2}$ and $ A_{3}B_{3}C_{3}$ are similar.
2004 Vietnam Team Selection Test, 3
In the plane, there are two circles $\Gamma_1, \Gamma_2$ intersecting each other at two points $A$ and $B$. Tangents of $\Gamma_1$ at $A$ and $B$ meet each other at $K$. Let us consider an arbitrary point $M$ (which is different of $A$ and $B$) on $\Gamma_1$. The line $MA$ meets $\Gamma_2$ again at $P$. The line $MK$ meets $\Gamma_1$ again at $C$. The line $CA$ meets $\Gamma_2 $ again at $Q$. Show that the midpoint of $PQ$ lies on the line $MC$ and the line $PQ$ passes through a fixed point when $M$ moves on $\Gamma_1$.
[color=red][Moderator edit: This problem was also discussed on http://www.mathlinks.ro/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=21414 .][/color]
2003 Iran MO (3rd Round), 4
XOY is angle in the plane.A,B are variable point on OX,OY such that 1/OA+1/OB=1/K (k is constant).draw two circles with diameter OA and OB.prove that common external tangent to these circles is tangent to the constant circle( ditermine the radius and the locus of its center).
2005 France Team Selection Test, 5
Let $ABC$ be a triangle such that $BC=AC+\frac{1}{2}AB$. Let $P$ be a point of $AB$ such that $AP=3PB$.
Show that $\widehat{PAC} = 2 \widehat{CPA}.$