Olympiad problems

1986 IMO Shortlist, 12

Tags: invariant , algorithm , combinatorics , pentagon , game strategy

To each vertex of a regular pentagon an integer is assigned, so that the sum of all five numbers is positive. If three consecutive vertices are assigned the numbers $x,y,z$ respectively, and $y<0$, then the following operation is allowed: $x,y,z$ are replaced by $x+y,-y,z+y$ respectively. Such an operation is performed repeatedly as long as at least one of the five numbers is negative. Determine whether this procedure necessarily comes to an end after a finite number of steps.

Champions Tournament Seniors - geometry, 2001.4

Tags: pentagon , geometry , equal angles , equal segments

Given a convex pentagon $ABCDE$ in which $\angle ABC = \angle AED = 90^o$, $\angle BAC= \angle DAE$. Let $K$ be the midpoint of the side $CD$, and $P$ the intersection point of lines $AD$ and $BK$, $Q$ be the intersection point of lines $AC$ and $EK$. Prove that $BQ = PE$.

2024 Abelkonkurransen Finale, 4b

Tags: incenter , cyclic , pentagon , geometry

The pentagons $P_1P_2P_3P_4P_5$ and$I_1I_2I_3I_4I_5$ are cyclic, where $I_i$ is the incentre of the triangle $P_{i-1}P_iP_{i+1}$ (reckoned cyclically, that is $P_0=P_5$ and $P_6=P_1$). Show that the lines $P_1I_1, P_2I_2, P_3I_3, P_4I_4$ and $P_5I_5$ meet in a single point.

2011 Saudi Arabia Pre-TST, 4.2

Tags: pentagon , cyclic , geometry

Pentagon $ABCDE$ is inscribed in a circle. Distances from point $E$ to lines $AB$ , $BC$ and $CD$ are equal to $a, b$ and $c$, respectively. Find the distance from point $E$ to line $AD$.