Olympiad problems

1969 IMO Shortlist, 5

$(BEL 5)$ Let $G$ be the centroid of the triangle $OAB.$ $(a)$ Prove that all conics passing through the points $O,A,B,G$ are hyperbolas. $(b)$ Find the locus of the centers of these hyperbolas.

1987 China Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: geometry , conic , analytic geometry , symmetry , hyperbola , rectangle , ratio

Given a convex figure in the Cartesian plane that is symmetric with respect of both axis, we construct a rectangle $A$ inside it with maximum area (over all posible rectangles). Then we enlarge it with center in the center of the rectangle and ratio lamda such that is covers the convex figure. Find the smallest lamda such that it works for all convex figures.

Revenge EL(S)MO 2024, 5

Tags: ellipse , geometry , hyperbola , conic

In triangle $ABC$ let the $A$-foot be $E$ and the $B$-excenter be $L$. Suppose the incircle of $ABC$ is tangent to $AC$ at $I$. Construct a hyperbola $\mathcal H$ through $A$ with $B$ and $C$ as the foci such that $A$ lies on the branch of the $\mathcal H$ closer to $C$. Construct an ellipse $\mathcal E$ passing through $I$ with $B$ and $C$ as the foci. Suppose $\mathcal E$ meets $\overline{AB}$ again at point $H$. Let $\overline{CH}$ and $\overline{BI}$ intersect the $C$-branch of $\mathcal H$ at points $M$ and $O$ respectively. Prove $E$, $L$, $M$, $O$ are concyclic. Proposed by [i]Alex Wang[/i]

2005 IberoAmerican Olympiad For University Students, 4

Tags: function , trigonometry , analytic geometry , geometry , conic , hyperbola , asymptote

A variable tangent $t$ to the circle $C_1$, of radius $r_1$, intersects the circle $C_2$, of radius $r_2$ in $A$ and $B$. The tangents to $C_2$ through $A$ and $B$ intersect in $P$. Find, as a function of $r_1$ and $r_2$, the distance between the centers of $C_1$ and $C_2$ such that the locus of $P$ when $t$ varies is contained in an equilateral hyperbola. [b]Note[/b]: A hyperbola is said to be [i]equilateral[/i] if its asymptotes are perpendicular.

1969 IMO Shortlist, 2

Tags: geometry , conic , circumcircle , parallelogram , hyperbola

$(BEL 2) (a)$ Find the equations of regular hyperbolas passing through the points $A(\alpha, 0), B(\beta, 0),$ and $C(0, \gamma).$ $(b)$ Prove that all such hyperbolas pass through the orthocenter $H$ of the triangle $ABC.$ $(c)$ Find the locus of the centers of these hyperbolas. $(d)$ Check whether this locus coincides with the nine-point circle of the triangle $ABC.$

2008 Moldova MO 11-12, 7

Tags: geometry , conic , hyperbola

Triangle $ ABC$ has fixed vertices $ B$ and $ C$, so that $ BC \equal{} 2$ and $ A$ is variable. Denote by $ H$ and $ G$ the orthocenter and the centroid, respectively, of triangle $ ABC$. Let $ F\in(HG)$ so that $ \frac {HF}{FG} \equal{} 3$. Find the locus of the point $ A$ so that $ F\in BC$.