Olympiad problems

2003 Mexico National Olympiad, 2

$A, B, C$ are collinear with $B$ betweeen $A$ and $C$. $K_{1}$ is the circle with diameter $AB$, and $K_{2}$ is the circle with diameter $BC$. Another circle touches $AC$ at $B$ and meets $K_{1}$ again at $P$ and $K_{2}$ again at $Q$. The line $PQ$ meets $K_{1}$ again at $R$ and $K_{2}$ again at $S$. Show that the lines $AR$ and $CS$ meet on the perpendicular to $AC$ at $B$.

2010 China Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: trigonometry , geometry , circumcircle , incenter , radical axis , power of a point , geometry unsolved

Let $\omega$ be a semicircle and $AB$ its diameter. $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ are two different circles, both tangent to $\omega$ and to $AB$, and $\omega_1$ is also tangent to $\omega_2$. Let $P,Q$ be the tangent points of $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ to $AB$ respectively, and $P$ is between $A$ and $Q$. Let $C$ be the tangent point of $\omega_1$ and $\omega$. Find $\tan\angle ACQ$.

1972 IMO Longlists, 28

Tags: geometry , rectangle , geometry unsolved

The lengths of the sides of a rectangle are given to be odd integers. Prove that there does not exist a point within that rectangle that has integer distances to each of its four vertices.

2005 South East Mathematical Olympiad, 5

Tags: trigonometry , geometry , function , search , power of a point , geometry unsolved

Line $l$ tangents unit circle $S$ in point $P$. Point $A$ and circle $S$ are on the same side of $l$, and the distance from $A$ to $l$ is $h$ ($h > 2$). Two tangents of circle $S$ are drawn from $A$, and intersect line $l$ at points $B$ and $C$ respectively. Find the value of $PB \cdot PC$.

1990 China Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

Finitely many polygons are placed in the plane. If for any two polygons of them, there exists a line through origin $O$ that cuts them both, then these polygons are called "properly placed". Find the least $m \in \mathbb{N}$, such that for any group of properly placed polygons, $m$ lines can drawn through $O$ and every polygon is cut by at least one of these $m$ lines.

2013 ELMO Shortlist, 1

Tags: geometry , incenter , circumcircle , inradius , geometry unsolved

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with incenter $I$. Let $U$, $V$ and $W$ be the intersections of the angle bisectors of angles $A$, $B$, and $C$ with the incircle, so that $V$ lies between $B$ and $I$, and similarly with $U$ and $W$. Let $X$, $Y$, and $Z$ be the points of tangency of the incircle of triangle $ABC$ with $BC$, $AC$, and $AB$, respectively. Let triangle $UVW$ be the [i]David Yang triangle[/i] of $ABC$ and let $XYZ$ be the [i]Scott Wu triangle[/i] of $ABC$. Prove that the David Yang and Scott Wu triangles of a triangle are congruent if and only if $ABC$ is equilateral. [i]Proposed by Owen Goff[/i]

2013 Moldova Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: geometry , trapezoid , geometry unsolved

The diagonals of a trapezoid $ABCD$ with $AD \parallel BC$ intersect at point $P$. Point $Q$ lies between the parallel lines $AD$ and $BC$ such that the line $CD$ separates points $P$ and $Q$, and $\angle AQD=\angle CQB$. Prove that $\angle BQP = \angle DAQ$.

1976 IMO Longlists, 23

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

Prove that in a Euclidean plane there are infinitely many concentric circles $C$ such that all triangles inscribed in $C$ have at least one irrational side.

2013 Kazakhstan National Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , incenter , circumcircle , geometric transformation , geometry unsolved , Kazakhstan

Given triangle ABC with incenter I. Let P,Q be point on circumcircle such that $\angle API=\angle CPI$ and $\angle BQI=\angle CQI$.Prove that $BP,AQ$ and $OI$ are concurrent.

1977 Polish MO Finals, 2

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

Show that for every convex polygon there is a circle passing through three consecutive vertices of the polygon and containing the entire polygon

1997 APMO, 4

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

Triangle $A_1 A_2 A_3$ has a right angle at $A_3$. A sequence of points is now defined by the following iterative process, where $n$ is a positive integer. From $A_n$ ($n \geq 3$), a perpendicular line is drawn to meet $A_{n-2}A_{n-1}$ at $A_{n+1}$. (a) Prove that if this process is continued indefinitely, then one and only one point $P$ is interior to every triangle $A_{n-2} A_{n-1} A_{n}$, $n \geq 3$. (b) Let $A_1$ and $A_3$ be fixed points. By considering all possible locations of $A_2$ on the plane, find the locus of $P$.

2009 Iran MO (3rd Round), 3

Tags: geometry , trapezoid , circumcircle , geometry unsolved

3-There is given a trapezoid $ ABCD$ in the plane with $ BC\parallel{}AD$.We know that the angle bisectors of the angles of the trapezoid are concurrent at $ O$.Let $ T$ be the intersection of the diagonals $ AC,BD$.Let $ Q$ be on $ CD$ such that $ \angle OQD \equal{} 90^\circ$.Prove that if the circumcircle of the triangle $ OTQ$ intersects $ CD$ again at $ P$ then $ TP\parallel{}AD$.

1989 IMO Longlists, 28

Tags: geometry , inradius , geometry unsolved

In a triangle $ ABC$ for which $ 6(a\plus{}b\plus{}c)r^2 \equal{} abc$ holds and where $ r$ denotes the inradius of $ ABC,$ we consider a point M on the inscribed circle and the projections $ D,E, F$ of $ M$ on the sides $ BC\equal{}a, AC\equal{}b,$ and $ AB\equal{}c$ respectively. Let $ S, S_1$ denote the areas of the triangles $ ABC$ and $ DEF$ respectively. Find the maximum and minimum values of the quotient $ \frac{S}{S_1}$

2001 USA Team Selection Test, 5

Tags: geometry , perpendicular bisector , geometry unsolved

In triangle $ABC$, $\angle B = 2\angle C$. Let $P$ and $Q$ be points on the perpendicular bisector of segment $BC$ such that rays $AP$ and $AQ$ trisect $\angle A$. Prove that $PQ < AB$ if and only if $\angle B$ is obtuse.

1989 IMO Longlists, 99

Tags: geometry unsolved , geometry

Let $ ABC$ be an equilateral triangle and $ \Gamma$ the semicircle drawn exteriorly to the triangle, having $ BC$ as diameter. Show that if a line passing through $ A$ trisects $ BC,$ it also trisects the arc $ \Gamma.$

2009 Germany Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: geometry , geometry unsolved

Let $ I$ be the incircle centre of triangle $ ABC$ and $ \omega$ be a circle within the same triangle with centre $ I.$ The perpendicular rays from $ I$ on the sides $ \overline{BC}, \overline{CA}$ and $ \overline{AB}$ meets $ \omega$ in $ A', B'$ and $ C'.$ Show that the three lines $ AA', BB'$ and $ CC'$ have a common point.

2009 Croatia Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , perpendicular bisector , geometry unsolved

It is given a convex quadrilateral $ ABCD$ in which $ \angle B\plus{}\angle C < 180^0$. Lines $ AB$ and $ CD$ intersect in point E. Prove that $ CD*CE\equal{}AC^2\plus{}AB*AE \leftrightarrow \angle B\equal{} \angle D$

2006 Lithuania National Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , trapezoid , angle bisector , geometry unsolved

Two circles are tangent externaly at a point $B$. A line tangent to one of the circles at a point $A$ intersects the other circle at points $C$ and $D$. Show that $A$ is equidistant to the lines $BC$ and $BD$.

2010 Tournament Of Towns, 5

Tags: rotation , geometry , geometric transformation , analytic geometry , invariant , geometry unsolved

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?

1988 IMO Longlists, 52

Tags: geometry , geometric transformation , reflection , geometry unsolved

$ ABCD$ is a quadrilateral. $ A'BCD'$ is the reflection of $ ABCD$ in $ BC,$ $ A''B'CD'$ is the reflection of $ A'BCD'$ in $ CD'$ and $ A''B''C'D'$ is the reflection of $ A''B'CD'$ in $ D'A''.$ Show that; if the lines $ AA''$ and $ BB''$ are parallel, then ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral.

2014 Singapore MO Open, 1

Tags: symmetry , geometry unsolved , geometry

The quadrilateral ABCD is inscribed in a circle which has diameter BD. Points A’ and B’ are symmetric to A and B with respect to the line BD and AC respectively. If the lines A’C, BD intersect at P and AC, B’D intersect at Q, prove that PQ is perpendicular to AC.

1998 All-Russian Olympiad, 6

Tags: geometry , trapezoid , parallelogram , circumcircle , angle bisector , geometry unsolved

In triangle $ABC$ with $AB>BC$, $BM$ is a median and $BL$ is an angle bisector. The line through $M$ and parallel to $AB$ intersects $BL$ at point $D$, and the line through $L$ and parallel to $BC$ intersects $BM$ at point $E$. Prove that $ED$ is perpendicular to $BL$.

2012 Dutch IMO TST, 1

Tags: geometry , incenter , geometry unsolved

A line, which passes through the incentre $I$ of the triangle $ABC$, meets its sides $AB$ and $BC$ at the points $M$ and $N$ respectively. The triangle $BMN$ is acute. The points $K,L$ are chosen on the side $AC$ such that $\angle ILA=\angle IMB$ and $\angle KC=\angle INB$. Prove that $AM+KL+CN=AC$. [i]S. Berlov[/i]

2008 Federal Competition For Advanced Students, Part 2, 3

Tags: geometry , geometric transformation , reflection , geometry unsolved

We are given a line $ g$ with four successive points $ P$, $ Q$, $ R$, $ S$, reading from left to right. Describe a straightedge and compass construction yielding a square $ ABCD$ such that $ P$ lies on the line $ AD$, $ Q$ on the line $ BC$, $ R$ on the line $ AB$ and $ S$ on the line $ CD$.

2004 Postal Coaching, 19

Tags: geometry , geometric sequence , geometry unsolved

Suppose a circle passes through the feet of the symmedians of a non-isosceles triangle $ABC$ , and is tangent to one of the sides. Show that $a^2 +b^2, b^2 + c^2 , c^2 + a^2$ are in geometric progression when taken in some order