Found problems: 412
1991 Tournament Of Towns, (288) 4
A circle is divided by the chord $AB$ into two segments and one of them is rotated about the point $A$ by a certain angle, the point $B$ being taken to $B'$. Prove that the line segments joining the midpoints of the two arcs (i.e. the arc $AB$ which had not been rotated and the rotated arc $AB'$) with the midpoint of $BB'$ are perpendicular.
(F. Nazyrov, 11th form student, Obninsk)
1976 Polish MO Finals, 4
The diagonals of some quadrilateral with sides $a,b,c,d$ are perpendicular. Prove that the diagonals of any other quadrilateral with sides $a,b,c,d $ also are perpendicular
2017 Bundeswettbewerb Mathematik, 3
Let $M$ be the incenter of the tangential quadrilateral $A_1A_2A_3A_4$. Let line $g_1$ through $A_1$ be perpendicular to $A_1M$; define $g_2,g_3$ and $g_4$ similarly. The lines $g_1,g_2,g_3$ and $g_4$ define another quadrilateral $B_1B_2B_3B_4$ having $B_1$ be the intersection of $g_1$ and $g_2$; similarly $B_2,B_3$ and $B_4$ are intersections of $g_2$ and $g_3$, $g_3$ and $g_4$, resp. $g_4$ and $g_1$.
Prove that the diagonals of quadrilateral $B_1B_2B_3B_4$ intersect in point $M$.
[asy]
import graph; size(15cm); real lsf=0.5; pen dps=linewidth(0.7)+fontsize(10); defaultpen(dps); pen ds=black; real xmin=-9.773972777861085,xmax=12.231603726660566,ymin=-3.9255487671791487,ymax=7.37238601960895;
pair M=(2.,2.), A_4=(-1.6391623316400197,1.2875505916864178), A_1=(3.068893183992864,-0.5728665455336459), A_2=(4.30385937824148,2.2922812065339455), A_3=(2.221541124684679,4.978916319940133), B_4=(-0.9482172571022687,-2.24176848577888), B_1=(4.5873184669543345,0.057960746374459436), B_2=(3.9796042717514277,4.848169684238838), B_3=(-2.4295496490492385,5.324816563638236);
draw(circle(M,2.),linewidth(0.8)); draw(A_4--A_1,linewidth(0.8)); draw(A_1--A_2,linewidth(0.8)); draw(A_2--A_3,linewidth(0.8)); draw(A_3--A_4,linewidth(0.8)); draw(M--A_3,linewidth(0.8)+dotted); draw(M--A_2,linewidth(0.8)+dotted); draw(M--A_1,linewidth(0.8)+dotted); draw(M--A_4,linewidth(0.8)+dotted); draw((xmin,-0.07436970390935019*xmin+5.144131675605378)--(xmax,-0.07436970390935019*xmax+5.144131675605378),linewidth(0.8)); draw((xmin,-7.882338401302275*xmin+36.2167572574517)--(xmax,-7.882338401302275*xmax+36.2167572574517),linewidth(0.8)); draw((xmin,0.4154483588930812*xmin-1.847833182441644)--(xmax,0.4154483588930812*xmax-1.847833182441644),linewidth(0.8)); draw((xmin,-5.107958950031516*xmin-7.085223310768749)--(xmax,-5.107958950031516*xmax-7.085223310768749),linewidth(0.8));
dot(M,linewidth(3.pt)+ds); label("$M$",(2.0593440948136896,2.0872038897020024),NE*lsf); dot(A_4,linewidth(3.pt)+ds); label("$A_4$",(-2.6355449660387147,1.085078446888477),NE*lsf); dot(A_1,linewidth(3.pt)+ds); label("$A_1$",(3.1575637581709772,-1.2486383377457595),NE*lsf); dot(A_2,linewidth(3.pt)+ds); label("$A_2$",(4.502882845783654,2.30684782237346),NE*lsf); dot(A_3,linewidth(3.pt)+ds); label("$A_3$",(2.169166061149418,5.203402184478307),NE*lsf); label("$g_3$",(-9.691606303109287,5.354407388189934),NE*lsf); label("$g_2$",(3.0889250292111465,6.727181967386543),NE*lsf); label("$g_1$",(-4.763345563793459,-3.4725331560442676),NE*lsf); label("$g_4$",(-2.663000457622647,6.878187171098171),NE*lsf); dot(B_4,linewidth(3.pt)+ds); label("$B_4$",(-1.5647807942653595,-3.0332452907013523),NE*lsf); dot(B_1,linewidth(3.pt)+ds); label("$B_1$",(4.955898456918535,-0.6583452686912173),NE*lsf); dot(B_2,linewidth(3.pt)+ds); label("$B_2$",(4.104778217816637,5.0661247265586455),NE*lsf); dot(B_3,linewidth(3.pt)+ds); label("$B_3$",(-3.4454819677647146,5.656417795613188),NE*lsf);
clip((xmin,ymin)--(xmin,ymax)--(xmax,ymax)--(xmax,ymin)--cycle);
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2014 Thailand TSTST, 2
In a triangle $ABC$, the incircle with incenter $I$ is tangent to $BC$ at $A_1, CA$ at $B_1$, and $AB$ at $C_1$. Denote the intersection of $AA_1$ and $BB_1$ by $G$, the intersection of $AC$ and $A_1C_1$ by $X$, and the intersection of $BC$ and $B_1C_1$ by $Y$ . Prove that $IG \perp XY$ .
May Olympiad L2 - geometry, 2003.2
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 $MN$.
Kyiv City MO Seniors Round2 2010+ geometry, 2018.10.3.1
The point $O$ is the center of the circumcircle of the acute triangle $ABC$. The line $AC$ intersects the circumscribed circle $\Delta ABO$ for second time at the point $X$. Prove that $XO \bot BC$.
2016 Rioplatense Mathematical Olympiad, Level 3, 3
Let $A B C$ be an acute-angled triangle of circumcenter $O$ and orthocenter $H$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC, N$ be the symmetric of $H$ with respect to $A, P$ be the midpoint of $NM$ and $X$ be a point on the line A H such that $MX$ is parallel to $CH$. Prove that $BX$ and $OP$ are perpendicular.
2011 Peru MO (ONEM), 3
Let $ABC$ be a right triangle, right in $B$. Inner bisectors are drawn $CM$ and $AN$ that intersect in $I$. Then, the $AMIP$ and $CNIQ$ parallelograms are constructed. Let $U$ and $V$ are the midpoints of the segments $AC$ and $PQ$, respectively. Prove that $UV$ is perpendicular to $AC$.
2013 Saudi Arabia GMO TST, 4
In acute triangle $ABC$, points $D$ and $E$ are the feet of the perpendiculars from $A$ to $BC$ and $B$ to $CA$, respectively. Segment $AD$ is a diameter of circle $\omega$. Circle $\omega$ intersects sides $AC$ and $AB$ at $F$ and $G$ (other than $A$), respectively. Segment $BE$ intersects segments $GD$ and $GF$ at $X$ and $Y$ respectively. Ray $DY$ intersects side $AB$ at $Z$. Prove that lines $XZ$ and $BC$ are perpendicular
2019 Romania National Olympiad, 2
Let $ABCD$ be a square and $E$ a point on the side $(CD)$. Squares $ENMA$ and $EBQP$ are constructed outside the triangle $ABE$. Prove that:
a) $ND = PC$
b) $ND\perp PC$.
2004 Junior Tuymaada Olympiad, 3
Point $ O $ is the center of the circumscribed circle of an acute triangle $ Abc $. A certain circle passes through the points $ B $ and $ C $ and intersects sides $ AB $ and $ AC $ of a triangle. On its arc lying inside the triangle, points $ D $ and $ E $ are chosen so that the segments $ BD $ and $ CE $ pass through the point $ O $. Perpendicular $ DD_1 $ to $ AB $ side and perpendicular $ EE_1 $ to $ AC $ side intersect at $ M $. Prove that the points $ A $, $ M $ and $ O $ lie on the same straight line.
Kyiv City MO Seniors 2003+ geometry, 2013.11.3
The segment $AB$ is the diameter of the circle. The points $M$ and $C$ belong to this circle and are located in different half-planes relative to the line $AB$. From the point $M$ the perpendiculars $MN$ and $MK$ are drawn on the lines $AB$ and $AC$, respectively. Prove that the line $KN$ intersects the segment $CM$ in its midpoint.
(Igor Nagel)
2015 Hanoi Open Mathematics Competitions, 12
Give an isosceles triangle $ABC$ at $A$. Draw ray $Cx$ being perpendicular to $CA, BE$ perpendicular to $Cx$ ($E \in Cx$).Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BE$, and $D$ be the intersection point of $AM$ and $Cx$. Prove that $BD \perp BC$.
1995 Singapore MO Open, 3
Let $P$ be a point inside $\vartriangle ABC$. Let $D, E, F$ be the feet of the perpendiculars from $P$ to the lines $BC, CA$ and $AB$, respectively (see Fig. ). Show that
(i) $EF = AP \sin A$,
(ii) $PA+ PB + PC \ge 2(PE+ PD+ PF)$
[img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/d/f/f37d8764fc7d99c2c3f4d16f66223ef39dfd09.png[/img]
2019 Philippine TST, 3
Given $\triangle ABC$ with $AB < AC$, let $\omega$ be the circle centered at the midpoint $M$ of $BC$ with diameter $AC - AB$. The internal bisector of $\angle BAC$ intersects $\omega$ at distinct points $X$ and $Y$. Let $T$ be the point on the plane such that $TX$ and $TY$ are tangent to $\omega$. Prove that $AT$ is perpendicular to $BC$.
1982 Polish MO Finals, 2
In a cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$ the line passing through the midpoint of $AB$ and the intersection point of the diagonals is perpendicular to $CD$. Prove that either the sides $AB$ and $CD$ are parallel or the diagonals are perpendicular.
2010 Flanders Math Olympiad, 3
In a triangle $ABC$, $\angle B= 2\angle A \ne 90^o$ . The inner bisector of $B$ intersects the perpendicular bisector of $[AC]$ at a point $D$. Prove that $AB \parallel CD$.
2017 Saudi Arabia JBMO TST, 3
Let $(O)$ be a circle, and $BC$ be a chord of $(O)$ such that $BC$ is not a diameter. Let $A$ be a point on the larger arc $BC$ of $(O)$, and let $E, F$ be the feet of the perpendiculars from $B$ and $C$ to $AC$ and $AB$, respectively.
1. Prove that the tangents to $(AEF)$ at $E$ and $F$ intersect at a fixed point $M$ when $A$ moves on the larger arc $BC$ of $(O)$.
2. Let $T$ be the intersection of $EF$ and $BC$, and let $H$ be the orthocenter of $ABC$. Prove that $TH$ is perpendicular to $AM$.
2010 Estonia Team Selection Test, 4
In an acute triangle $ABC$ the angle $C$ is greater than the angle $A$. Let $AE$ be a diameter of the circumcircle of the triangle. Let the intersection point of the ray $AC$ and the tangent of the circumcircle through the vertex $B$ be $K$. The perpendicular to $AE$ through $K$ intersects the circumcircle of the triangle $BCK$ for the second time at point $D$. Prove that $CE$ bisects the angle $BCD$.
2016 Saudi Arabia BMO TST, 2
Let $A$ be a point outside the circle $\omega$. Two points $B, C$ lie on $\omega$ such that $AB, AC$ are tangent to $\omega$. Let $D$ be any point on $\omega$ ($D$ is neither $B$ nor $C$) and $M$ the foot of perpendicular from $B$ to $CD$. The line through $D$ and the midpoint of $BM$ meets $\omega$ again at $P$. Prove that $AP \perp CP$
2020 Dutch IMO TST, 4
Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle and let $P$ be the intersection of the tangents at $B$ and $C$ of the circumscribed circle of $\vartriangle ABC$. The line through $A$ perpendicular on $AB$ and cuts the line perpendicular on $AC$ through $C$ at $X$. The line through $A$ perpendicular on $AC$ cuts the line perpendicular on $AB$ through $B$ at $Y$. Show that $AP \perp XY$.
1999 All-Russian Olympiad Regional Round, 8.6
Given triangle $ABC$. Point $A_1$ is symmetric to vertex $A$ wrt line $BC$, and point $C_1$ is symmetric to vertex $C$ wrt line $AB$. Prove that if points $A_1$, $B$ and $C_1$ lie on the same line and $C_1B = 2A_1B$, then angle $\angle CA_1B$ is right.
1952 Moscow Mathematical Olympiad, 217
Given three skew lines. Prove that they are pair-wise perpendicular to their pair-wise perpendiculars.
2013 Danube Mathematical Competition, 4
Let $ABCD$ be a rectangle with $AB \ne BC$ and the center the point $O$. Perpendicular from $O$ on $BD$ intersects lines $AB$ and $BC$ in points $E$ and $F$ respectively. Points $M$ and $N$ are midpoints of segments $[CD]$ and $[AD]$ respectively. Prove that $FM \perp EN$ .
2018 Balkan MO Shortlist, G2
Let $ABC$ be a triangle inscribed in circle $\Gamma$ with center $O$. Let $H$ be the orthocenter of triangle $ABC$ and let $K$ be the midpoint of $OH$. Tangent of $\Gamma$ at $B$ intersects the perpendicular bisector of $AC$ at $L$. Tangent of $\Gamma$ at $C$ intersects the perpendicular bisector of $AB$ at $M$. Prove that $AK$ and $LM$ are perpendicular.
by Michael Sarantis, Greece