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2016 Romania National Olympiad, 4

Consider the isosceles right triangle $ABC$, with $\angle A = 90^o$ and the point $M \in (BC)$ such that $\angle AMB = 75^o$. On the inner bisector of the angle $MAC$ take a point $F$ such that $BF = AB$. Prove that: a) the lines $AM$ and $BF$ are perpendicular; b) the triangle $CFM$ is isosceles.

Croatia MO (HMO) - geometry, 2020.3

Given a triangle $ABC$ such that $AB<AC$ . On sides $AB$ and $BC$, points $P$ and $Q$ are marked respectively such that the lines $AQ$ and $CP$ are perpendicular, and the circle inscribed in the triangle $ABC$ touches the length $PQ$. The line $CP$ intersects the circle circumscribed around the triangle $ABC$ at the points $C$ and $T$. If the lines $CA,PQ$ and $BT$ intersect at one point, prove that the angle $\angle CAB$ is right.

2018 Czech-Polish-Slovak Junior Match, 5

An acute triangle $ABC$ is given in which $AB <AC$. Point $E$ lies on the $AC$ side of the triangle, with $AB = AE$. The segment $AD$ is the diameter of the circumcircle of the triangle $ABC$, and point $S$ is the center of this arc $BC$ of this circle to which point $A$ does not belong. Point $F$ is symmetric of point $D$ wrt $S$. Prove that lines $F E$ and $AC$ are perpendicular.

2020 Ukrainian Geometry Olympiad - April, 3

Triangle $ABC$. Let $B_1$ and $C_1$ be such points, that $AB= BB_1, AC=CC_1$ and $B_1, C_1$ lie on the circumscribed circle $\Gamma$ of $\vartriangle ABC$. Perpendiculars drawn from from points $B_1$ and $C_1$ on the lines $AB$ and $AC$ intersect $\Gamma$ at points $B_2$ and $C_2$ respectively, these points lie on smaller arcs $AB$ and $AC$ of circle $\Gamma$ respectively, Prove that $BB_2 \parallel CC_2$.

2006 Cuba MO, 9

In the cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$, the diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ intersect at $P$. Let $O$ be the center of the circumcircle $ABCD$, and $E$ a point of the extension of $OC$ beyond $C$. A parallel line to $CD$ is drawn through $E$ that cuts the extension of $OD$ beyonf $D$ at $F$. Let $Q$ be a point interior to $ABCD$, such that $\angle AFQ = \angle BEQ$ and $\angle FAQ = \angle EBQ$. Prove that $PQ \perp CD$.

2020 Balkan MO Shortlist, G4

Let $MAZN$ be an isosceles trapezium inscribed in a circle $(c)$ with centre $O$. Assume that $MN$ is a diameter of $(c)$ and let $ B$ be the midpoint of $AZ$. Let $(\epsilon)$ be the perpendicular line on $AZ$ passing through $ A$. Let $C$ be a point on $(\epsilon)$, let $E$ be the point of intersection of $CB$ with $(c)$ and assume that $AE$ is perpendicular to $CB$. Let $D$ be the point of intersection of $CZ$ with $(c)$ and let $F$ be the antidiametric point of $D$ on $(c)$. Let $ P$ be the point of intersection of $FE$ and $CZ$. Assume that the tangents of $(c)$ at the points $M$ and $Z$ meet the lines $AZ$ and $PA$ at the points $K$ and $T$ respectively. Prove that $OK$ is perpendicular to $TM$. Theoklitos Parayiou, Cyprus

1997 Belarusian National Olympiad, 1

Different points $A_1,A_2,A_3,A_4,A_5$ lie on a circle so that $A_1A_2 = A_2A_3 = A_3A_4 =A_4A_5$. Let $A_6$ be the diametrically opposite point to $A_2$, and $A_7$ be the intersection of $A_1A_5$ and $A_3A_6$. Prove that the lines $A_1A_6$ and $A_4A_7$ are perpendicular

1999 Austrian-Polish Competition, 8

Let $P,Q,R$ be points on the same side of a line $g$ in the plane. Let $M$ and $N$ be the feet of the perpendiculars from $P$ and $Q$ to $g$ respectively. Point $S$ lies between the lines $PM$ and $QN$ and satisfies and satisfies $PM = PS$ and $QN = QS$. The perpendicular bisectors of $SM$ and $SN$ meet in a point $R$. If the line $RS$ intersects the circumcircle of triangle $PQR$ again at $T$, prove that $S$ is the midpoint of $RT$.

2007 Balkan MO Shortlist, G1

Let $\omega$ be a circle with center $O$ and let $A$ be a point outside $\omega$. The tangents from $A$ touch $\omega$ at points $B$, and $C$. Let $D$ be the point at which the line $AO$ intersects the circle such that $O$ is between $A$ and $D$. Denote by $X$ the orthogonal projection of $B$ onto $CD$, by $Y$ the midpoint of the segment $BX$ and by $Z$ the second point of intersection of the line $DY$ with $\omega$. Prove that $ZA$ and $ZC$ are perpendicular to each other.

2003 May Olympiad, 2

Let $ABCD$ be a rectangle of sides $AB = 4$ and $BC = 3$. The perpendicular on the diagonal $BD$ drawn from $A$ cuts $BD$ at point $H$. We call $M$ the midpoint of $BH$ and $N$ the midpoint of $CD$. Calculate the measure of the segment $MN$.

2011 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 4

Point $D$ lies on the side $AB$ of triangle $ABC$. The circle inscribed in angle $ADC$ touches internally the circumcircle of triangle $ACD$. Another circle inscribed in angle $BDC$ touches internally the circumcircle of triangle $BCD$. These two circles touch segment $CD$ in the same point $X$. Prove that the perpendicular from $X$ to $AB$ passes through the incenter of triangle $ABC$

Ukraine Correspondence MO - geometry, 2011.7

Let $ABCD$ be a trapezoid in which $AB \parallel CD$ and $AB = 2CD$. A line $\ell$ perpendicular to $CD$ was drawn through point $C$. A circle with center at point $D$ and radius $DA$ intersects line $\ell$ at points $P$ and $Q$. Prove that $AP \perp BQ$.

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.

2012 Balkan MO Shortlist, G6

Let $P$ and $Q$ be points inside a triangle $ABC$ such that $\angle PAC = \angle QAB$ and $\angle PBC = \angle QBA$. Let $D$ and $E$ be the feet of the perpendiculars from $P$ to the lines $BC$ and $AC$, and $F$ be the foot of perpendicular from $Q$ to the line $AB$. Let $M$ be intersection of the lines $DE$ and $AB$. Prove that $MP \perp CF$

2019 Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 3

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with orthocenter $H$ and circumcenter $O$. The perpendicular bisector of segment $CH$ intersects the sides $AC$ and $BC$ in points $X$ and $Y$ , respectively. The lines $XO$ and $YO$ intersect the side $AB$ in points $P$ and $Q$, respectively. Prove that if $XP + Y Q = AB + XY$ then $\angle OHC = 90^o$.

2001 IMO Shortlist, 4

Let $M$ be a point in the interior of triangle $ABC$. Let $A'$ lie on $BC$ with $MA'$ perpendicular to $BC$. Define $B'$ on $CA$ and $C'$ on $AB$ similarly. Define \[ p(M) = \frac{MA' \cdot MB' \cdot MC'}{MA \cdot MB \cdot MC}. \] Determine, with proof, the location of $M$ such that $p(M)$ is maximal. Let $\mu(ABC)$ denote this maximum value. For which triangles $ABC$ is the value of $\mu(ABC)$ maximal?

2006 Bosnia and Herzegovina Team Selection Test, 5

Triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in circle with center $O$. Let $P$ be a point on arc $AB$ which does not contain point $C$. Perpendicular from point $P$ on line $BO$ intersects side $AB$ in point $S$, and side $BC$ in $T$. Perpendicular from point $P$ on line $AO$ intersects side $AB$ in point $Q$, and side $AC$ in $R$. (i) Prove that triangle $PQS$ is isosceles (ii) Prove that $\frac{PQ}{QR}=\frac{ST}{PQ}$

2019 Saudi Arabia Pre-TST + Training Tests, 3.1

In triangle $ABC, \angle B = 60^o$, $O$ is the circumcenter, and $L$ is the foot of an angle bisector of angle $B$.The circumcirle of triangle $BOL$ meets the circumcircle of $ABC$ at point $D \ne B$. Prove that $BD \perp AC$.

Fractal Edition 2, P4

In triangle $ABC$, the points $D$, $E$, and $F$ are the feet of the perpendiculars dropped from $A$, $B$, and $C$, respectively, onto the opposite sides. The point $X_A$ is such that a circle passing through $E$ and $F$ is tangent to the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ at $X_A$, and $X_A$ is on a different side of $EF$ as $A$. Similarly, $X_B$ and $X_C$ are defined. Prove that the lines $AX_A$, $BX_B$, and $CX_C$ are concurrent.

2018 Thailand TSTST, 3

Let $BC$ be a chord not passing through the center of a circle $\omega$. Point $A$ varies on the major arc $BC$. Let $E$ and $F$ be the projection of $B$ onto $AC$, and of $C$ onto $AB$ respectively. The tangents to the circumcircle of $\vartriangle AEF$ at $E, F$ intersect at $P$. (a) Prove that $P$ is independent of the choice of $A$. (b) Let $H$ be the orthocenter of $\vartriangle ABC$, and let $T$ be the intersection of $EF$ and $BC$. Prove that $TH \perp AP$.

2000 Singapore MO Open, 1

Triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in a circle with center $O$. Let $D$ and $E$ be points on the respective sides $AB$ and $AC$ so that $DE$ is perpendicular to $AO$. Show that the four points $B,D,E$ and $C$ lie on a circle.

1952 Moscow Mathematical Olympiad, 220

A sphere with center at $O$ is inscribed in a trihedral angle with vertex $S$. Prove that the plane passing through the three tangent points is perpendicular to $OS$.

1998 Poland - Second Round, 6

Prove that the edges $AB$ and $CD$ of a tetrahedron $ABCD$ are perpendicular if and only if there exists a parallelogram $CDPQ$ such that $PA = PB = PD$ and $QA = QB = QC$.

1972 All Soviet Union Mathematical Olympiad, 165

Let $O$ be the intersection point of the diagonals of the convex quadrangle $ABCD$ . Prove that the line drawn through the points of intersection of the medians of triangles $AOB$ and $COD$ is orthogonal to the line drawn through the points of intersection of the heights of triangles $BOC$ and $AOD$ .

2000 Belarus Team Selection Test, 8.1

The diagonals of a convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ with $AB = AC = BD$ intersect at $P$, and $O$ and $I$ are the circumcenter and incenter of $\vartriangle ABP$, respectively. Prove that if $O \ne I$ then $OI$ and $CD$ are perpendicular