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Found problems: 351

2012 Bundeswettbewerb Mathematik, 3

An equilateral triangle $DCE$ is placed outside a square $ABCD$. The center of this triangle is denoted as $M$ and the intersection of the straight line $AC$ and $BE$ with $S$. Prove that the triangle $CMS$ is isosceles.

2019 Singapore Junior Math Olympiad, 1

In the triangle $ABC, AC=BC, \angle C=90^o, D$ is the midpoint of $BC, E$ is the point on $AB$ such that $AD$ is perpendicular to $CE$. Prove that $AE=2EB$.

Brazil L2 Finals (OBM) - geometry, 2004.2

In the figure, $ABC$ and $DAE$ are isosceles triangles ($AB = AC = AD = DE$) and the angles $BAC$ and $ADE$ have measures $36^o$. a) Using geometric properties, calculate the measure of angle $\angle EDC$. b) Knowing that $BC = 2$, calculate the length of segment $DC$. c) Calculate the length of segment $AC$ . [img]https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mv43_pSjBxE/XqBMTfNlRKI/AAAAAAAAL2c/5ILlM0n7A2IQleu9T4yNmIY_1DtrxzsJgCK4BGAYYCw/s400/2004%2Bobm%2Bl2.png[/img]

2017 Latvia Baltic Way TST, 9

In an isosceles triangle $ABC$ in which $AC = BC$ and $\angle ABC < 60^o$, $I$ and $O$ are the centers of the inscribed and circumscribed circles, respectively. For the triangle $BIO$, the circumscribed circle intersects the side $BC$ again at $D$. Prove that: i) lines $AC$ and $DI$ are parallel, ii) lines $OD$ and $IB$ are perpendicular.

2010 Oral Moscow Geometry Olympiad, 4

An isosceles triangle $ABC$ with base $AC$ is given. Point $H$ is the intersection of altitudes. On the sides $AB$ and $BC$, points $M$ and $K$ are selected, respectively, so that the angle $KMH$ is right. Prove that a right-angled triangle can be constructed from the segments $AK, CM$ and $MK$.

1974 Chisinau City MO, 76

Altitude $AH$ and median $AM$ of the triangle $ABC$ satisfy the relation: $\angle ABM = \angle CBH$. Prove that triangle $ABC$ is isosceles or right-angled.

2003 Olympic Revenge, 1

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with circumcircle $\Gamma$. $D$ is the midpoint of arc $BC$ (this arc does not contain $A$). $E$ is the common point of $BC$ and the perpendicular bisector of $BD$. $F$ is the common point of $AC$ and the parallel to $AB$ containing $D$. $G$ is the common point of $EF$ and $AB$. $H$ is the common point of $GD$ and $AC$. Show that $GAH$ is isosceles.

2023 Iranian Geometry Olympiad, 1

All of the polygons in the figure below are regular. Prove that $ABCD$ is an isosceles trapezoid. [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/e/a/3f4de32becf4a90bf0f0b002fb4d8e724e8844.png[/img] [i]Proposed by Mahdi Etesamifard - Iran[/i]

2000 Tournament Of Towns, 1

Triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in a circle. Chords $AM$ and $AN$ intersect side $BC$ at points $K$ and $L$ respectively. Prove that if a circle passes through all of the points $K, L, M$ and $N$, then $ABC$ is an isosceles triangle. (V Zhgun)

2002 Denmark MO - Mohr Contest, 4

In triangle $ABC$ we have $\angle C = 90^o$ and $AC = BC$. Furthermore $M$ is an interior pont in the triangle so that $MC = 1 , MA = 2$ and $MB =\sqrt2$. Determine $AB$

2016 Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 3

Let $ABC$ be an isosceles triangle with $AB = AC$. Let $D, E$ and $F$ be points on line segments $BC, CA$ and $AB$, respectively, such that $BF = BE$ and such that $ED$ is the angle bisector of $\angle BEC$. Prove that $BD = EF$ if and only if $AF = EC$.

1997 All-Russian Olympiad Regional Round, 10.7

Points $O_1$ and $O_2$ are the centers of the circumscribed and inscribed circles of an isosceles triangle $ABC$ ($AB = BC$). The circumcircles of triangles $ABC$ and $O_1O_2A$ intersect at points $A$ and $D$. Prove that line $BD$ is tangent to the circumcircle of the triangle $O_1O_2A$.

2009 Tournament Of Towns, 6

Tags: isosceles , geometry , area
Angle $C$ of an isosceles triangle $ABC$ equals $120^o$. Each of two rays emitting from vertex $C$ (inwards the triangle) meets $AB$ at some point ($P_i$) reflects according to the rule the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection" and meets lateral side of triangle $ABC$ at point $Q_i$ ($i = 1,2$). Given that angle between the rays equals $60^o$, prove that area of triangle $P_1CP_2$ equals the sum of areas of triangles $AQ_1P_1$ and $BQ_2P_2$ ($AP_1 < AP_2$).

1997 IMO Shortlist, 8

It is known that $ \angle BAC$ is the smallest angle in the triangle $ ABC$. The points $ B$ and $ C$ divide the circumcircle of the triangle into two arcs. Let $ U$ be an interior point of the arc between $ B$ and $ C$ which does not contain $ A$. The perpendicular bisectors of $ AB$ and $ AC$ meet the line $ AU$ at $ V$ and $ W$, respectively. The lines $ BV$ and $ CW$ meet at $ T$. Show that $ AU \equal{} TB \plus{} TC$. [i]Alternative formulation:[/i] Four different points $ A,B,C,D$ are chosen on a circle $ \Gamma$ such that the triangle $ BCD$ is not right-angled. Prove that: (a) The perpendicular bisectors of $ AB$ and $ AC$ meet the line $ AD$ at certain points $ W$ and $ V,$ respectively, and that the lines $ CV$ and $ BW$ meet at a certain point $ T.$ (b) The length of one of the line segments $ AD, BT,$ and $ CT$ is the sum of the lengths of the other two.

2008 Junior Balkan Team Selection Tests - Moldova, 11

Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral with $AD = BC, CD \nparallel AB, AD \nparallel BC$. Points $M$ and $N$ are the midpoints of the sides $CD$ and $AB$, respectively. a) If $E$ and $F$ are points, such that $MCBF$ and $ADME$ are parallelograms, prove that $\vartriangle BF N \equiv \vartriangle AEN$. b) Let $P = MN \cap BC$, $Q = AD \cap MN$, $R = AD \cap BC$. Prove that the triangle $PQR$ is iscosceles.

1997 Abels Math Contest (Norwegian MO), 2b

Let $A,B,C$ be different points on a circle such that $AB = AC$. Point $E$ lies on the segment $BC$, and $D \ne A$ is the intersection point of the circle and line $AE$. Show that the product $AE \cdot AD$ is independent of the choice of $E$.

2006 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 10

At what $n$ can a regular $n$-gon be cut by disjoint diagonals into $n- 2$ isosceles (including equilateral) triangles?

2001 All-Russian Olympiad Regional Round, 8.8

Prove that any triangle can be cut by at most into $3$ parts, from which an isosceles triangle is formed.

1995 Tuymaada Olympiad, 5

A set consisting of $n$ points of a plane is called an isosceles $n$-point if any three of its points are located in vertices of an isosceles triangle. Find all natural numbers for which there exist isosceles $n$-points.

2023 Puerto Rico Team Selection Test, 2

Consider a semicircle with center $M$ and diameter $AB$. Let $P$ be a point in the semicircle, different from $A$ and $B$, and let $Q$ be the midpoint of the arc $AP$. The line parallel to $QP$ through $M$ intersects $PB$ at the point $S$. Prove that the triangle $PMS$ is isosceles.

1999 Abels Math Contest (Norwegian MO), 3

An isosceles triangle $ABC$ with $AB = AC$ and $\angle A = 30^o$ is inscribed in a circle with center $O$. Point $D$ lies on the shorter arc $AC$ so that $\angle DOC = 30^o$, and point $G$ lies on the shorter arc $AB$ so that $DG = AC$ and $AG < BG$. The line $BG$ intersects $AC$ and $AB$ at $E$ and $F$, respectively. (a) Prove that triangle $AFG$ is equilateral. (b) Find the ratio between the areas of triangles $AFE$ and $ABC$.

2018 Yasinsky Geometry Olympiad, 6

Given a triangle $ABC$, in which $AB = BC$. Point $O$ is the center of the circumcircle, point $I$ is the center of the incircle. Point $D$ lies on the side $BC$, such that the lines $DI$ and $AB$ parallel. Prove that the lines $DO$ and $CI$ are perpendicular. (Vyacheslav Yasinsky)

2007 Korea Junior Math Olympiad, 7

Let the incircle of $\triangle ABC$ meet $BC,CA,AB$ at $J,K,L$. Let $D(\ne B, J),E(\ne C,K), F(\ne A,L)$ be points on $BJ,CK,AL$. If the incenter of $\triangle ABC$ is the circumcenter of $\triangle DEF$ and $\angle BAC = \angle DEF$, prove that $\triangle ABC$ and $\triangle DEF$ are isosceles triangles.

1996 All-Russian Olympiad Regional Round, 9.2

In triangle $ABC$, in which $AB = BC$, on side $AB$ is selected point $D$, and the ciscumcircles of triangles $ADC$ and $BDC$ , $S1$ and $S2$ respectively. The tangent drawn to $S_1$ at point $D$ intersects $S_2$ for second time at point $M$. Prove that $BM \parallel AC$.

2014 Contests, 2

Outside the square $ABCD$, the rhombus $BCMN$ is constructed with angle $BCM$ obtuse . Let $P$ be the intersection point of the lines $BM$ and $AN$ . Prove that $DM \perp CP$ and the triangle $DPM$ is right isosceles .