Found problems: 393
2015 NIMO Problems, 6
Let $\triangle ABC$ be a triangle with $BC = 4, CA= 5, AB= 6$, and let $O$ be the circumcenter of $\triangle ABC$. Let $O_b$ and $O_c$ be the reflections of $O$ about lines $CA$ and $AB$ respectively. Suppose $BO_b$ and $CO_c$ intersect at $T$, and let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$. Given that $MT^2 = \frac{p}{q}$ for some coprime positive integers $p$ and $q$, find $p+q$.
[i]Proposed by Sreejato Bhattacharya[/i]
2008 Bulgaria Team Selection Test, 2
In the triangle $ABC$, $AM$ is median, $M \in BC$, $BB_{1}$ and $CC_{1}$ are altitudes, $C_{1} \in AB$, $B_{1} \in AC$. The line through $A$ which is perpendicular to $AM$ cuts the lines $BB_{1}$ and $CC_{1}$ at points $E$ and $F$, respectively. Let $k$ be the circumcircle of $\triangle EFM$. Suppose also that $k_{1}$ and $k_{2}$ are circles touching both $EF$ and the arc $EF$ of $k$ which does not contain $M$. If $P$ and $Q$ are the points at which $k_{1}$ intersects $k_{2}$, prove that $P$, $Q$, and $M$ are collinear.
2008 Stars Of Mathematics, 3
Consider a convex quadrilateral, and the incircles of the triangles determined by one of its diagonals. Prove that the tangency points of the incircles with the diagonal are symmetrical with respect to the midpoint of the diagonal if and only if the line of the incenters passes through the crossing point of the diagonals.
[i]Dan Schwarz[/i]
2025 India STEMS Category B, 5
Let $ABC$ be an acute scalene triangle. Let $D, E$ be points on segments $AB, AC$ respectively, such that $BD=CE$. Prove that the nine-point centers of $ADE$, $ACD$, $ABC$, $AEB$ form a rhombus.
[i]Proposed by Malay Mahajan and Siddharth Choppara[/i]
2010 Iran MO (3rd Round), 3
in a quadrilateral $ABCD$ digonals are perpendicular to each other. let $S$ be the intersection of digonals. $K$,$L$,$M$ and $N$ are reflections of $S$ to $AB$,$BC$,$CD$ and $DA$. $BN$ cuts the circumcircle of $SKN$ in $E$ and $BM$ cuts the circumcircle of $SLM$ in $F$. prove that $EFLK$ is concyclic.(20 points)
2013 India IMO Training Camp, 2
In a triangle $ABC$, with $\widehat{A} > 90^\circ$, let $O$ and $H$ denote its circumcenter and orthocenter, respectively. Let $K$ be the reflection of $H$ with respect to $A$. Prove that $K, O$ and $C$ are collinear if and only if $\widehat{A} - \widehat{B} = 90^\circ$.
2007 China Team Selection Test, 1
Points $ A$ and $ B$ lie on the circle with center $ O.$ Let point $ C$ lies outside the circle; let $ CS$ and $ CT$ be tangents to the circle. $ M$ be the midpoint of minor arc $ AB$ of $ (O).$ $ MS,\,MT$ intersect $ AB$ at points $ E,\,F$ respectively. The lines passing through $ E,\,F$ perpendicular to $ AB$ cut $ OS,\,OT$ at $ X$ and $ Y$ respectively.
A line passed through $ C$ intersect the circle $ (O)$ at $ P,\,Q$ ($ P$ lies on segment $ CQ$). Let $ R$ be the intersection of $ MP$ and $ AB,$ and let $ Z$ be the circumcentre of triangle $ PQR.$
Prove that: $ X,\,Y,\,Z$ are collinear.
2006 China Team Selection Test, 1
$ABCD$ is a trapezoid with $AB || CD$. There are two circles $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ is the trapezoid such that $\omega_1$ is tangent to $DA$, $AB$, $BC$ and $\omega_2$ is tangent to $BC$, $CD$, $DA$. Let $l_1$ be a line passing through $A$ and tangent to $\omega_2$(other than $AD$), Let $l_2$ be a line passing through $C$ and tangent to $\omega_1$ (other than $CB$).
Prove that $l_1 || l_2$.
2009 China Team Selection Test, 1
Given that circle $ \omega$ is tangent internally to circle $ \Gamma$ at $ S.$ $ \omega$ touches the chord $ AB$ of $ \Gamma$ at $ T$. Let $ O$ be the center of $ \omega.$ Point $ P$ lies on the line $ AO.$ Show that $ PB\perp AB$ if and only if $ PS\perp TS.$
2000 IMO, 6
Let $ AH_1, BH_2, CH_3$ be the altitudes of an acute angled triangle $ ABC$. Its incircle touches the sides $ BC, AC$ and $ AB$ at $ T_1, T_2$ and $ T_3$ respectively. Consider the symmetric images of the lines $ H_1H_2, H_2H_3$ and $ H_3H_1$ with respect to the lines $ T_1T_2, T_2T_3$ and $ T_3T_1$. Prove that these images form a triangle whose vertices lie on the incircle of $ ABC$.
2006 India IMO Training Camp, 2
Let $ABCD$ be a parallelogram. A variable line $g$ through the vertex $A$ intersects the rays $BC$ and $DC$ at the points $X$ and $Y$, respectively. Let $K$ and $L$ be the $A$-excenters of the triangles $ABX$ and $ADY$. Show that the angle $\measuredangle KCL$ is independent of the line $g$.
[i]Proposed by Vyacheslev Yasinskiy, Ukraine[/i]
2019 Junior Balkan Team Selection Tests - Romania, 2
Let $O$ be the circumcenter of an acute-angled triangle $ABC$ with ${\angle B<\angle C}$. The line $AO$ meets the side $BC$ at $D$. The circumcenters of the triangles $ABD$ and $ACD$ are $E$ and $F$, respectively. Extend the sides $BA$ and $CA$ beyond $A$, and choose on the respective extensions points $G$ and $H$ such that ${AG=AC}$ and ${AH=AB}$. Prove that the quadrilateral $EFGH$ is a rectangle if and only if ${\angle ACB-\angle ABC=60^{\circ }}$.
[i]Proposed by Hojoo Lee, Korea[/i]
2012 All-Russian Olympiad, 2
The points $A_1,B_1,C_1$ lie on the sides $BC,CA$ and $AB$ of the triangle $ABC$ respectively. Suppose that $AB_1-AC_1=CA_1-CB_1=BC_1-BA_1$. Let $O_A,O_B$ and $O_C$ be the circumcentres of triangles $AB_1C_1,A_1BC_1$ and $A_1B_1C$ respectively. Prove that the incentre of triangle $O_AO_BO_C$ is the incentre of triangle $ABC$ too.
2014 Postal Coaching, 3
The circles $\mathcal{K}_1,\mathcal{K}_2$ and $\mathcal{K}_3$ are pairwise externally tangent to each other; the point of tangency betwwen $\mathcal{K}_1$ and $\mathcal{K}_2$ is $T$. One of the external common tangents of $\mathcal{K}_1$ and $\mathcal{K}_2$ meets $\mathcal{K}_3$ at points $P$ and $Q$. Prove that the internal common tangent of $\mathcal{K}_1$ and $\mathcal{K}_2$ bisects the arc $PQ$ of $\mathcal{K}_3$ which is closer to $T$.
2013 Lusophon Mathematical Olympiad, 6
Consider a triangle $ABC$. Let $S$ be a circumference in the interior of the triangle that is tangent to the sides $BC$, $CA$, $AB$ at the points $D$, $E$, $F$ respectively. In the exterior of the triangle we draw three circumferences $S_A$, $S_B$, $S_C$. The circumference $S_A$ is tangent to $BC$ at $L$ and to the prolongation of the lines $AB$, $AC$ at the points $M$, $N$ respectively. The circumference $S_B$ is tangent to $AC$ at $E$ and to the prolongation of the line $BC$ at $P$. The circumference $S_C$ is tangent to $AB$ at $F$ and to the prolongation of the line $BC$ at $Q$. Show that the lines $EP$, $FQ$ and $AL$ meet at a point of the circumference $S$.
2022 Iran MO (3rd Round), 2
Constant points $B$ and $C$ lie on the circle $\omega$. The point middle of $BC$ is named $M$ by us. Assume that $A$ is a variable point on the $\omega$ and $H$ is the orthocenter of the triangle $ABC$. From the point $H$ we drop a perpendicular line to $MH$ to intersect the lines $AB$ and $AC$ at $X$ and $Y$ respectively. Prove that with the movement of $A$ on the $\omega$, the orthocenter of the triangle $AXY$ also moves on a circle.
2003 Polish MO Finals, 1
In an acute-angled triangle $ABC, CD$ is the altitude. A line through the midpoint $M$ of side $AB$ meets the rays $CA$ and $CB$ at $K$ and $L$ respectively such that $CK = CL.$ Point $S$ is the circumcenter of the triangle $CKL.$ Prove that $SD = SM.$
2003 France Team Selection Test, 1
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 $ABC$.
2013 USA TSTST, 1
Let $ABC$ be a triangle and $D$, $E$, $F$ be the midpoints of arcs $BC$, $CA$, $AB$ on the circumcircle. Line $\ell_a$ passes through the feet of the perpendiculars from $A$ to $DB$ and $DC$. Line $m_a$ passes through the feet of the perpendiculars from $D$ to $AB$ and $AC$. Let $A_1$ denote the intersection of lines $\ell_a$ and $m_a$. Define points $B_1$ and $C_1$ similarly. Prove that triangle $DEF$ and $A_1B_1C_1$ are similar to each other.
2014 Romania Team Selection Test, 1
Let $ABC$ be a triangle and let $X$,$Y$,$Z$ be interior points on the sides $BC$, $CA$, $AB$, respectively. Show that the magnified image of the triangle $XYZ$ under a homothety of factor $4$ from its centroid covers at least one of the vertices $A$, $B$, $C$.
2013 Iran Team Selection Test, 13
$P$ is an arbitrary point inside acute triangle $ABC$. Let $A_1,B_1,C_1$ be the reflections of point $P$ with respect to sides $BC,CA,AB$. Prove that the centroid of triangle $A_1B_1C_1$ lies inside triangle $ABC$.
2005 Croatia National Olympiad, 2
Let $U$ be the incenter of a triangle $ABC$ and $O_{1}, O_{2}, O_{3}$ be the circumcenters of the triangles $BCU, CAU, ABU$ , respectively. Prove that the circumcircles of the triangles $ABC$ and $O_{1}O_{2}O_{3}$ have the same center.
2008 Costa Rica - Final Round, 6
Let $ O$ be the circumcircle of a $ \Delta ABC$ and let $ I$ be its incenter, for a point $ P$ of the plane let $ f(P)$ be the point obtained by reflecting $ P'$ by the midpoint of $ OI$, with $ P'$ the homothety of $ P$ with center $ O$ and ratio $ \frac{R}{r}$ with $ r$ the inradii and $ R$ the circumradii,(understand it by $ \frac{OP}{OP'}\equal{}\frac{R}{r}$). Let $ A_1$, $ B_1$ and $ C_1$ the midpoints of $ BC$, $ AC$ and $ AB$, respectively. Show that the rays $ A_1f(A)$, $ B_1f(B)$ and $ C_1f(C)$ concur on the incircle.
2008 Germany Team Selection Test, 2
The diagonals of a trapezoid $ ABCD$ intersect at point $ P$. Point $ Q$ lies between the parallel lines $ BC$ and $ AD$ such that $ \angle AQD \equal{} \angle CQB$, and line $ CD$ separates points $ P$ and $ Q$. Prove that $ \angle BQP \equal{} \angle DAQ$.
[i]Author: Vyacheslav Yasinskiy, Ukraine[/i]
2012 IMO Shortlist, G7
Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral with non-parallel sides $BC$ and $AD$. Assume that there is a point $E$ on the side $BC$ such that the quadrilaterals $ABED$ and $AECD$ are circumscribed. Prove that there is a point $F$ on the side $AD$ such that the quadrilaterals $ABCF$ and $BCDF$ are circumscribed if and only if $AB$ is parallel to $CD$.