Olympiad problems

2013 Online Math Open Problems, 46

Tags: circumcircle , geometric transformation , ratio , rhombus , homothety , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $\angle B - \angle C = 30^{\circ}$. Let $D$ be the point where the $A$-excircle touches line $BC$, $O$ the circumcenter of triangle $ABC$, and $X,Y$ the intersections of the altitude from $A$ with the incircle with $X$ in between $A$ and $Y$. Suppose points $A$, $O$ and $D$ are collinear. If the ratio $\frac{AO}{AX}$ can be expressed in the form $\frac{a+b\sqrt{c}}{d}$ for positive integers $a,b,c,d$ with $\gcd(a,b,d)=1$ and $c$ not divisible by the square of any prime, find $a+b+c+d$. [i]James Tao[/i]

2014 Online Math Open Problems, 17

Tags: circumcircle , ratio , analytic geometry , homothety , geometry , geometric transformation

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with area $5$ and $BC = 10.$ Let $E$ and $F$ be the midpoints of sides $AC$ and $AB$ respectively, and let $BE$ and $CF$ intersect at $G.$ Suppose that quadrilateral $AEGF$ can be inscribed in a circle. Determine the value of $AB^2+AC^2.$ [i]Proposed by Ray Li[/i]

2025 India STEMS Category B, 5

Tags: rhombus , euler circle , arc midpoint , homothety

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]

2014 ELMO Shortlist, 9

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , trigonometry , parallelogram , homothety , geometric transformation

Let $P$ be a point inside a triangle $ABC$ such that $\angle PAC= \angle PCB$. Let the projections of $P$ onto $BC$, $CA$, and $AB$ be $X,Y,Z$ respectively. Let $O$ be the circumcenter of $\triangle XYZ$, $H$ be the foot of the altitude from $B$ to $AC$, $N$ be the midpoint of $AC$, and $T$ be the point such that $TYPO$ is a parallelogram. Show that $\triangle THN$ is similar to $\triangle PBC$. [i]Proposed by Sammy Luo[/i]

2005 Postal Coaching, 6

Tags: parallelogram , geometric transformation , ratio , trapezoid , rectangle , homothety , geometry

Let $ABCD$ be a trapezoid such that $AB$ is parallel to $CD$, and let $E$ be the midpoint of its side $BC$. Suppose we can inscribe a circle into the quadrilateral $ABED$, and that we can inscribe a circle into the quadrilateral $AECD$. Denote $|AB|=a$, $|BC|=b$, $|CD|=c$, $|DA|=d$. Prove that \[a+c=\frac{b}{3}+d;\] \[\frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{c}=\frac{3}{b}\]

2013 India IMO Training Camp, 2

Tags: parallelogram , geometric transformation , trigonometry , homothety , reflection , circumcircle , geometry

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 $\widehat{A} - \widehat{B} = 90^\circ$.

2006 Germany Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: homothety , parallelogram , geometry , exterior angle , spiral similarity , incenter

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]

2005 IMO Shortlist, 3

Tags: geometry , parallelogram , exterior angle , spiral similarity , incenter , homothety

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]

2013 Korea - Final Round, 4

Tags: circumcircle , geometry , geometric transformation , homothety

For a triangle $ ABC $, let $ B_1 ,C_1 $ be the excenters of $ B, C $. Line $B_1 C_1 $ meets with the circumcircle of $ \triangle ABC $ at point $ D (\ne A) $. $ E $ is the point which satisfies $ B_1 E \bot CA $ and $ C_1 E \bot AB $. Let $ w $ be the circumcircle of $ \triangle ADE $. The tangent to the circle $ w $ at $ D $ meets $ AE $ at $ F $. $ G , H $ are the points on $ AE, w $ such that $ DGH \bot AE $. The circumcircle of $ \triangle HGF $ meets $ w $ at point $ I ( \ne H ) $, and $ J $ be the foot of perpendicular from $ D $ to $ AH $. Prove that $ AI $ passes the midpoint of $ DJ $.

2009 Baltic Way, 11

Tags: geometry , angle bisector , geometric transformation , homothety

Let $M$ be the midpoint of the side $AC$ of a triangle $ABC$, and let $K$ be a point on the ray $BA$ beyond $A$. The line $KM$ intersects the side $BC$ at the point $L$. $P$is the point on the segment $BM$ such that $PM$ is the bisector of the angle $LPK$. The line $\ell$ passes through $A$ and is parallel to $BM$. Prove that the projection of the point $M$ onto the line $\ell$ belongs to the line $PK$.

2013 Baltic Way, 14

Tags: parallelogram , angle bisector , homothety , geometry , geometric transformation

Circles $\alpha$ and $\beta$ of the same radius intersect in two points, one of which is $P$. Denote by $A$ and $B$, respectively, the points diametrically opposite to $P$ on each of $\alpha$ and $\beta$. A third circle of the same radius passes through $P$ and intersects $\alpha$ and $\beta$ in the points $X$ and $Y$ , respectively. Show that the line $XY$ is parallel to the line $AB$.

2008 Turkey MO (2nd round), 1

Tags: symmetry , euler , ratio , homothety , circumcircle , geometric transformation , geometry

Given an acute angled triangle $ ABC$ , $ O$ is the circumcenter and $ H$ is the orthocenter.Let $ A_1$,$ B_1$,$ C_1$ be the midpoints of the sides $ BC$,$ AC$ and $ AB$ respectively. Rays $ [HA_1$,$ [HB_1$,$ [HC_1$ cut the circumcircle of $ ABC$ at $ A_0$,$ B_0$ and $ C_0$ respectively.Prove that $ O$,$ H$ and $ H_0$ are collinear if $ H_0$ is the orthocenter of $ A_0B_0C_0$

2006 Poland - Second Round, 2

Tags: geometry , triangle -incenter , circumcircle , homothety

Given a triangle $ABC$ satisfying $AC+BC=3\cdot AB$. The incircle of triangle $ABC$ has center $I$ and touches the sides $BC$ and $CA$ at the points $D$ and $E$, respectively. Let $K$ and $L$ be the reflections of the points $D$ and $E$ with respect to $I$. Prove that the points $A$, $B$, $K$, $L$ lie on one circle. [i]Proposed by Dimitris Kontogiannis, Greece[/i]

1989 Turkey Team Selection Test, 6

Tags: geometry , homothety , geometric transformation , circumcircle

The circle, which is tangent to the circumcircle of isosceles triangle $ABC$ ($AB=AC$), is tangent $AB$ and $AC$ at $P$ and $Q$, respectively. Prove that the midpoint $I$ of the segment $PQ$ is the center of the excircle (which is tangent to $BC$) of the triangle .

2003 All-Russian Olympiad, 4

Tags: combinatorics , analytic geometry , homothety , geometry , geometric transformation

A finite set of points $X$ and an equilateral triangle $T$ are given on a plane. Suppose that every subset $X'$ of $X$ with no more than $9$ elements can be covered by two images of $T$ under translations. Prove that the whole set $X$ can be covered by two images of $T$ under translations.

2004 Postal Coaching, 11

Tags: rotation , circumcircle , search , homothety , geometry , rectangle , geometric transformation

Three circles touch each other externally and all these cirlces also touch a fixed straight line. Let $A,B,C$ be the mutual points of contact of these circles. If $\omega$ denotes the Brocard angle of the triangle $ABC$, prove that $\cot{\omega}$ = 2.

2010 AIME Problems, 15

Tags: ratio , quadratic , homothety , incenter , trigonometry , geometry , geometric transformation

In $ \triangle{ABC}$ with $ AB = 12$, $ BC = 13$, and $ AC = 15$, let $ M$ be a point on $ \overline{AC}$ such that the incircles of $ \triangle{ABM}$ and $ \triangle{BCM}$ have equal radii. Let $ p$ and $ q$ be positive relatively prime integers such that $ \tfrac{AM}{CM} = \tfrac{p}{q}$. Find $ p + q$.

2007 Hong kong National Olympiad, 1

Tags: perimeter , geometric transformation , incenter , homothety , geometry , angle bisector

Let $ABC$ be a triangle and $D$ be a point on $BC$ such that $AB+BD=AC+CD$. The line $AD$ intersects the incircle of triangle $ABC$ at $X$ and $Y$ where $X$ is closer to $A$ than $Y$ i. Suppose $BC$ is tangent to the incircle at $E$, prove that: 1) $EY$ is perpendicular to $AD$; 2) $XD=2IM$ where $I$ is the incentre and $M$ is the midpoint of $BC$.

2007 India IMO Training Camp, 1

Tags: circumcircle , homothety , trapezoid , ratio , geometry

Let $ ABCD$ be a trapezoid with parallel sides $ AB > CD$. Points $ K$ and $ L$ lie on the line segments $ AB$ and $ CD$, respectively, so that $AK/KB=DL/LC$. Suppose that there are points $ P$ and $ Q$ on the line segment $ KL$ satisfying \[\angle{APB} \equal{} \angle{BCD}\qquad\text{and}\qquad \angle{CQD} \equal{} \angle{ABC}.\] Prove that the points $ P$, $ Q$, $ B$ and $ C$ are concyclic. [i]Proposed by Vyacheslev Yasinskiy, Ukraine[/i]

2004 ITAMO, 2

Tags: geometry , homothety , geometric transformation

Two parallel lines $r,s$ and two points $P \in r$ and $Q \in s$ are given in a plane. Consider all pairs of circles $(C_P, C_Q)$ in that plane such that $C_P$ touches $r$ at $P$ and $C_Q$ touches $s$ at $Q$ and which touch each other externally at some point $T$. Find the locus of $T$.

2007 AIME Problems, 9

Tags: number theory , rectangle , trigonometry , geometric transformation , homothety , geometry

In right triangle $ABC$ with right angle $C$, $CA=30$ and $CB=16$. Its legs $\overline{CA}$ and $\overline{CB}$ are extended beyond $A$ and $B$. Points $O_{1}$ and $O_{2}$ lie in the exterior of the triangle and are the centers of two circles with equal radii. The circle with center $O_{1}$ is tangent to the hypotenuse and to the extension of leg CA, the circle with center $O_{2}$ is tangent to the hypotenuse and to the extension of leg CB, and the circles are externally tangent to each other. The length of the radius of either circle can be expressed as $p/q$, where $p$ and $q$ are relatively prime positive integers. Find $p+q$.

2006 IMO Shortlist, 6

Tags: geometry , ratio , projective geometry , homothety

Circles $ w_{1}$ and $ w_{2}$ with centres $ O_{1}$ and $ O_{2}$ are externally tangent at point $ D$ and internally tangent to a circle $ w$ at points $ E$ and $ F$ respectively. Line $ t$ is the common tangent of $ w_{1}$ and $ w_{2}$ at $ D$. Let $ AB$ be the diameter of $ w$ perpendicular to $ t$, so that $ A, E, O_{1}$ are on the same side of $ t$. Prove that lines $ AO_{1}$, $ BO_{2}$, $ EF$ and $ t$ are concurrent.

2009 Brazil Team Selection Test, 4

Tags: symmetry , circumcircle , quadrilateral , homothety , geometry

There is given a convex quadrilateral $ ABCD$. Prove that there exists a point $ P$ inside the quadrilateral such that \[ \angle PAB \plus{} \angle PDC \equal{} \angle PBC \plus{} \angle PAD \equal{} \angle PCD \plus{} \angle PBA \equal{} \angle PDA \plus{} \angle PCB = 90^{\circ} \] if and only if the diagonals $ AC$ and $ BD$ are perpendicular. [i]Proposed by Dusan Djukic, Serbia[/i]

2005 IMO Shortlist, 1

Tags: circumcircle , triangle -incenter , geometry , homothety

Given a triangle $ABC$ satisfying $AC+BC=3\cdot AB$. The incircle of triangle $ABC$ has center $I$ and touches the sides $BC$ and $CA$ at the points $D$ and $E$, respectively. Let $K$ and $L$ be the reflections of the points $D$ and $E$ with respect to $I$. Prove that the points $A$, $B$, $K$, $L$ lie on one circle. [i]Proposed by Dimitris Kontogiannis, Greece[/i]

2010 Indonesia TST, 3

Tags: geometry , geometric transformation , homothety

Two parallel lines $r,s$ and two points $P \in r$ and $Q \in s$ are given in a plane. Consider all pairs of circles $(C_P, C_Q)$ in that plane such that $C_P$ touches $r$ at $P$ and $C_Q$ touches $s$ at $Q$ and which touch each other externally at some point $T$. Find the locus of $T$.