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2016 Estonia Team Selection Test, 12

The circles $k_1$ and $k_2$ intersect at points $M$ and $N$. The line $\ell$ intersects with the circle $k_1$ at points $A$ and $C$ and with circle $k_2$ at points $B$ and $D$, so that points $A, B, C$ and $D$ are on the line $\ell$ in that order. Let $X$ be a point on line $MN$ such that the point $M$ is between points $X$ and $N$. Lines $AX$ and $BM$ intersect at point $P$ and lines $DX$ and $CM$ intersect at point $Q$. Prove that $PQ \parallel \ell $.

2018 Junior Balkan Team Selection Tests - Romania, 3

Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral. The line parallel to $BD$ passing through $A$ meets the line parallel to $AC$ passing through $B$ at $E$. The circumcircle of triangle $ABE$ meets the lines $EC$ and $ED$, again, at $F$ and $G$, respectively. Prove that the lines $AB, CD$ and $FG$ are either parallel or concurrent.

2021 Thailand TSTST, 3

A triangle $ABC$ with $AB<AC<BC$ is given. The point $P$ is the center of an excircle touching the line segment $AB$ at $D$. The point $Q$ is the center of an excircle touching the line segment $AC$ at $E$. The circumcircle of the triangle $ADE$ intersects $\overline{PE}$ and $\overline{QD}$ again at $G$ and $H$ respectively. The line perpendicular to $\overline{AG}$ at $G$ intersects the side $AB$ at $R$. The line perpendicular to $\overline{AH}$ at $H$ intersects the side $AC$ at $S$. Prove that $\overline{DE}$ and $\overline{RS}$ are parallel.

2021 Dutch BxMO TST, 1

Given is a cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$ with $|AB| = |BC|$. Point $E$ is on the arc $CD$ where $A$ and $B$ are not on. Let $P$ be the intersection point of $BE$ and $CD$ , let $Q$ be the intersection point of $AE$ and $BD$ . Prove that $PQ \parallel AC$.

2006 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 17

In two circles intersecting at points $A$ and $B$, parallel chords $A_1B_1$ and $A_2B_2$ are drawn. The lines $AA_1$ and $BB_2$ intersect at the point $X, AA_2$ and $BB_1$ intersect at the point $Y$. Prove that $XY // A_1B_1$.

1973 IMO, 2

Establish if there exists a finite set $M$ of points in space, not all situated in the same plane, so that for any straight line $d$ which contains at least two points from M there exists another straight line $d'$, parallel with $d,$ but distinct from $d$, which also contains at least two points from $M$.

2022 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 5

Let the diagonals of cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$ meet at point $P$. The line passing through $P$ and perpendicular to $PD$ meets $AD$ at point $D_1$, a point $A_1$ is defined similarly. Prove that the tangent at $P$ to the circumcircle of triangle $D_1PA_1$ is parallel to $BC$.

1984 IMO Shortlist, 14

Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral with the line $CD$ being tangent to the circle on diameter $AB$. Prove that the line $AB$ is tangent to the circle on diameter $CD$ if and only if the lines $BC$ and $AD$ are parallel.

2019 India PRMO, 15

Tags: parallel , polygon
In how many ways can a pair of parallel diagonals of a regular polygon of $10$ sides be selected?

2018 Oral Moscow Geometry Olympiad, 3

On the extensions of sides $CA$ and $AB$ of triangle $ABC$ beyond points $A$ and $B$, respectively, the segments $AE = BC$ and $BF = AC$ are drawn. A circle is tangent to segment $BF$ at point $N$, side $BC$ and the extension of side $AC$ beyond point $C$. Point $M$ is the midpoint of segment $EF$. Prove that the line $MN$ is parallel to the bisector of angle $A$.

1997 Israel National Olympiad, 8

Two equal circles are internally tangent to a larger circle at $A$ and $B$. Let $M$ be a point on the larger circle, and let lines $MA$ and $MB$ intersect the corresponding smaller circles at $A'$ and $B'$. Prove that $A'B'$ is parallel to $AB$.

2016 Saudi Arabia GMO TST, 1

Let $ABC$ be an acute, non-isosceles triangle which is inscribed in a circle $(O)$. A point $I$ belongs to the segment $BC$. Denote by $H$ and $K$ the projections of $I$ on $AB$ and $AC$, respectively. Suppose that the line $HK $ intersects $(O)$ at $M, N$ ($H$ is between $M, K$ and $K$ is between $H, N$). Let $X, Y$ be the centers of the circles $(ABK),(ACH)$ respectively. Prove the following assertions: a) If $I$ is the projection of $A$ on $BC$, then $A$ is the center of circle $(IMN)$. b) If $XY\parallel BC$, then the orthocenter of $XOY$ is the midpoint of $IO$.

2008 Postal Coaching, 5

Let $\omega$ be the semicircle on diameter $AB$. A line parallel to $AB$ intersects $\omega$ at $C$ and $D$ so that $B$ and $C$ lie on opposite sides of $AD$. The line through $C$ parallel to $AD$ meets $\omega$ again in $E$. Lines $BE$ and $CD$ meet in $F$ and the line through $F$ parallel to $AD$ meets $AB$ in $P$. Prove that $PC$ is tangent to $\omega$.

2018 Danube Mathematical Competition, 3

Let $ABC$ be an acute non isosceles triangle. The angle bisector of angle $A$ meets again the circumcircle of the triangle $ABC$ in $D$. Let $O$ be the circumcenter of the triangle $ABC$. The angle bisectors of $\angle AOB$, and $\angle AOC$ meet the circle $\gamma$ of diameter $AD$ in $P$ and $Q$ respectively. The line $PQ$ meets the perpendicular bisector of $AD$ in $R$. Prove that $AR // BC$.

Kyiv City MO Juniors 2003+ geometry, 2018.8.41

In a trapezoid $ABCD$ with bases $AD$ and $BC$, the bisector of the angle $\angle DAB$ intersects the bisectors of the angles $\angle ABC$ and $\angle CDA$ at the points $P$ and $S$, respectively, and the bisector of the angle $\angle BCD$ intersects the bisectors of the angles $\angle ABC$ and $\angle CDA$ at the points $Q$ and $R$, respectively. Prove that if $PS\parallel RQ$, then $AB = CD$.

2015 Singapore Junior Math Olympiad, 2

In a convex hexagon $ABCDEF, AB$ is parallel to $DE, BC$ is parallel to $EF$ and $CD$ is parallel to $FA$. Prove that the triangles $ACE$ and $BDF$ have the same area.

1981 Austrian-Polish Competition, 8

The plane has been partitioned into $N$ regions by three bunches of parallel lines. What is the least number of lines needed in order that $N > 1981$?

Durer Math Competition CD Finals - geometry, 2017.C+1

Given a plane with two circles, one with points $A$ and $B$, and the other with points $C$ and $D$ are shown in the figure. The line $AB$ passes through the center of the first circle and touches the second circle while the line $CD$ passes through the center of the second circle and touches the first circle. Prove that the lines $AD$ and $BC$ are parallel. [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/e/e/92f7b57751e7828a6487a052d4869e27e658b2.png[/img]

2010 Oral Moscow Geometry Olympiad, 6

In a triangle $ABC, O$ is the center of the circumscribed circle. Line $a$ passes through the midpoint of the altitude of the triangle from the vertex $A$ and is parallel to $OA$. Similarly, the straight lines $b$ and $c$ are defined. Prove that these three lines intersect at one point.

2012 Rioplatense Mathematical Olympiad, Level 3, 3

Let $T$ be a non-isosceles triangle and $n \ge 4$ an integer . Prove that you can divide $T$ in $n$ triangles and draw in each of them an inner bisector so that those $n$ bisectors are parallel.

2017 Saudi Arabia IMO TST, 2

Let $ABCD$ be a quadrilateral inscribed a circle $(O)$. Assume that $AB$ and $CD$ intersect at $E, AC$ and $BD$ intersect at $K$, and $O$ does not belong to the line $KE$. Let $G$ and $H$ be the midpoints of $AB$ and $CD$ respectively. Let $(I)$ be the circumcircle of the triangle $GKH$. Let $(I)$ and $(O)$ intersect at $M, N$ such that $MGHN$ is convex quadrilateral. Let $P$ be the intersection of $MG$ and $HN,Q$ be the intersection of $MN$ and $GH$. a) Prove that $IK$ and $OE$ are parallel. b) Prove that $PK$ is perpendicular to $IQ$.

2018 Bundeswettbewerb Mathematik, 3

Let $H$ be the orthocenter of the acute triangle $ABC$. Let $H_a$ be the foot of the perpendicular from $A$ to $BC$ and let the line through $H$ parallel to $BC$ intersect the circle with diameter $AH_a$ in the points $P_a$ and $Q_a$. Similarly, we define the points $P_b, Q_b$ and $P_c,Q_c$. Show that the six points $P_a,Q_a,P_b,Q_b,P_c,Q_c$ lie on a common circle.

Kyiv City MO Juniors Round2 2010+ geometry, 2013.8.3

Inside $\angle BAC = 45 {} ^ \circ$ the point $P$ is selected that the conditions $\angle APB = \angle APC = 45 {} ^ \circ $ are fulfilled. Let the points $M$ and $N$ be the projections of the point $P$ on the lines $AB$ and $AC$, respectively. Prove that $BC\parallel MN $. (Serdyuk Nazar)

Kyiv City MO Seniors 2003+ geometry, 2012.11.3

Inside the triangle $ABC$ choose the point $M$, and on the side $BC$ - the point $K$ in such a way that $MK || AB$. The circle passing through the points $M, \, \, K, \, \, C,$ crosses the side $AC$ for the second time at the point $N$, a circle passing through the points $M, \, \, N, \, \, A, $ crosses the side $AB$ for the second time at the point $Q$. Prove that $BM = KQ$. (Nagel Igor)

2011 Saudi Arabia Pre-TST, 2.4

Let $ABCD$ be a rectangle of center $O$, such that $\angle DAC = 60^o$. The angle bisector of $\angle DAC$ meets $DC$ at $S$. Lines $OS$ and $AD$ meet at $L$ and lines $BL$ and $AC$ meet at $M$. Prove that lines $SM$ and $CL$ are parallel.