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Let $ABC$ and $PQR$ be two triangles such that [list] [b](a)[/b] $P$ is the mid-point of $BC$ and $A$ is the midpoint of $QR$. [b](b)[/b] $QR$ bisects $\angle BAC$ and $BC$ bisects $\angle QPR$ [/list] Prove that $AB+AC=PQ+PR$.
Let $\alpha, \beta$ and $\gamma$ denote the angles of the triangle $ABC$. The perpendicular bisector of $AB$ intersects $BC$ at the point $X$, the perpendicular bisector of $AC$ intersects it at $Y$. Prove that $\tan(\beta) \cdot \tan(\gamma) = 3$ implies $BC= XY$ (or in other words: Prove that a sufficient condition for $BC = XY$ is $\tan(\beta) \cdot \tan(\gamma) = 3$). Show that this condition is not necessary, and give a necessary and sufficient condition for $BC = XY$.
Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with $AB<AC$. Point $M{}$ from the side $(BC)$ is the foot of the bisector from the vertex $A{}$. The perpendicular bisector of the segment $[AM]$ intersects the side $(AC)$ in $E{}$, the side $(AB)$ in $D$ and the line $(BC)$ in $F{}$. Prove that $\frac{DB}{CE}=\frac{FB}{FC}=\left(\frac{AB}{AC}\right)^2$.
Let $ABC$ be a scalene (i.e. non-isosceles) triangle. Let $U$ be the center of the circumcircle of this triangle and $I$ the center of the incircle. Assume that the second point of intersection different from $C$ of the angle bisector of $\gamma = \angle ACB$ with the circumcircle of $ABC$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of $UI$. Show that $\gamma$ is the second-largest angle in the triangle $ABC$.
Janabel has a device that, when given two distinct points $U$ and $V$ in the plane, draws the perpendicular bisector of $UV$. Show that if three lines forming a triangle are drawn, Janabel can mark the orthocenter of the triangle using this device, a pencil, and no other tools. [i]Proposed by Fedir Yudin.[/i]
Let $M$ be the intersection of two diagonal, $AC$ and $BD$, of a rhombus $ABCD$, where angle $A<90^\circ$. Construct $O$ on segment $MC$ so that $OB<OC$ and let $t=\frac{MA}{MO}$, provided that $O \neq M$. Construct a circle that has $O$ as centre and goes through $B$ and $D$. Let the intersections between the circle and $AB$ be $B$ and $X$. Let the intersections between the circle and $BC$ be $B$ and $Y$. Let the intersections of $AC$ with $DX$ and $DY$ be $P$ and $Q$, respectively. Express $\frac{OQ}{OP}$ in terms of $t$.
Square $ABCD$ is shown in the diagram below. Points $E$, $F$, and $G$ are on sides $\overline{AB}$, $\overline{BC}$ and $\overline{DA}$, respectively, so that lengths $\overline{BE}$, $\overline{BF}$, and $\overline{DG}$ are equal. Points $H$ and $I$ are the midpoints of segments $\overline{EF}$ and $\overline{CG}$, respectively. Segment $\overline{GJ}$ is the perpendicular bisector of segment $\overline{HI}$. The ratio of the areas of pentagon $AEHJG$ and quadrilateral $CIHF$ can be written as $\dfrac{m}{n}$ where $m$ and $n$ are relatively prime positive integers. Find $m + n$. [asy] draw((0,0)--(50,0)--(50,50)--(0,50)--cycle); label("$A$",(0,50),NW); label("$B$",(50,50),NE); label("$C$",(50,0),SE); label("$D$",(0,0),SW); label("$E$",(0,100/3-1),W); label("$F$",(100/3-1,0),S); label("$G$",(20,50),N); label("$H$",((100/3-1)/2,(100/3-1)/2),SW); label("$I$",(35,25),NE); label("$J$",(((100/3-1)/2+35)/2,((100/3-1)/2+25)/2),S); draw((0,100/3-1)--(100/3-1,0)); draw((20,50)--(50,0)); draw((100/6-1/2,100/6-1/2)--(35,25)); draw((((100/3-1)/2+35)/2,((100/3-1)/2+25)/2)--(20,50)); [/asy]
Given Triangle $ABC$, $\angle B= 2 \angle C$, and $\angle A>90^\circ$. Let $M$ be midpoint of $BC$. Perpendicular of $AC$ at $C$ intersects $AB$ at $D$. Show $\angle AMB = \angle DMC$ [hide]If possible, don't use projective geometry[/hide]
A girls' camp is located $ 300$ rods from a straight road. On this road, a boys' camp is located $ 500$ rods from the girls' camp. It is desired to build a canteen on the road which shall be exactly the same distance from each camp. The distance of the canteen from each of the camps is: $ \textbf{(A)}\ 400\text{ rods} \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 250\text{ rods} \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 87.5\text{ rods} \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 200\text{ rods}\\ \textbf{(E)}\ \text{none of these}$
Let $S_1$ be a semicircle with centre $O$ and diameter $AB$.A circle $C_1$ with centre $P$ is drawn, tangent to $S_1$, and tangent to $AB$ at $O$. A semicircle $S_2$ is drawn, with centre $Q$ on $AB$, tangent to $S_1$ and to $C_1$. A circle $C_2$ with centre $R$ is drawn, internally tangent to $S_1$ and externally tangent to $S_2$ and $C_1$. Prove that $OPRQ$ is a rectangle.
Let $K$ and $L$ be the points on the semicircle with diameter $AB$. Denote intersection of $AK$ and $AL$ as $T$ and let $N$ be the point such that $N$ is on segment $AB$ and line $TN$ is perpendicular to $AB$. If $U$ is the intersection of perpendicular bisector of $AB$ an $KL$ and $V$ is a point on $KL$ such that angles $UAV$ and $UBV$ are equal. Prove that $NV$ is perpendicular to $KL$.
A $30$-gon $A_1A_2\cdots A_{30}$ is inscribed in a circle of radius $2$. Prove that one can choose a point $B_k$ on the arc $A_kA_{k+1}$ for $1 \leq k \leq 29$ and a point $B_{30}$ on the arc $A_{30}A_1$, such that the numerical value of the area of the $60$-gon $A_1B_1A_2B_2 \dots A_{30}B_{30}$ is equal to the numerical value of the perimeter of the original $30$-gon.
In a plane a circle with radius $R$ and center $w$ and a line $\Lambda$ are given. The distance between $w$ and $\Lambda$ is $d, d > R$. The points $M$ and $N$ are chosen on $\Lambda$ in such a way that the circle with diameter $MN$ is externally tangent to the given circle. Show that there exists a point $A$ in the plane such that all the segments $MN$ are seen in a constant angle from $A.$
Let $D$, $E$ and $F$ be points in which incircle of triangle $ABC$ touches sides $BC$, $CA$ and $AB$, respectively, and let $I$ be a center of that circle.Furthermore, let $P$ be a foot of perpendicular from point $I$ to line $AD$, and let $M$ be midpoint of $DE$. If $\{N\}=PM\cap{AC}$, prove that $DN \parallel EF$
In triangle $ABC$, the perpendicular bisectors of sides $AB$ and $BC$ intersect side $AC$ at points $P$ and $Q$, respectively, with point $P$ lying on the segment $AQ$. Prove that the circumscribed circles of the triangles $PBC$ and $QBA$ intersect on the bisector of the angle $PBQ$.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $AB=AC$. Also, let $D\in[BC]$ be a point such that $BC>BD>DC>0$, and let $\mathcal{C}_1,\mathcal{C}_2$ be the circumcircles of the triangles $ABD$ and $ADC$ respectively. Let $BB'$ and $CC'$ be diameters in the two circles, and let $M$ be the midpoint of $B'C'$. Prove that the area of the triangle $MBC$ is constant (i.e. it does not depend on the choice of the point $D$). [i]Greece[/i]
Let $\Gamma_1$ and $\Gamma_2$ be two circles with different radii, with $\Gamma_1$ the smaller one. The two circles meet at distinct points $A$ and $B$. $C$ and $D$ are two points on the circles $\Gamma_1$ and $\Gamma_2$, respectively, and such that $A$ is the midpoint of $CD$. $CB$ is extended to meet $\Gamma_2$ at $F$, while $DB$ is extended to meet $\Gamma_1$ at $E$. The perpendicular bisector of $CD$ and the perpendicular bisector of $EF$ meet at $P$. (a) Prove that $\angle{EPF} = 2\angle{CAE}$. (b) Prove that $AP^2 = CA^2 + PE^2$.
Triangle $ABC$ has sides $AB = 14$, $BC = 13$, and $CA = 15$. It is inscribed in circle $\Gamma$, which has center $O$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $AB$, let $B'$ be the point on $\Gamma$ diametrically opposite $B$, and let $X$ be the intersection of $AO$ and $MB'$. Find the length of $AX$.
[asy] draw(unitsquare);draw((0,0)--(.4,1)^^(0,.6)--(1,.2)); label("D",(0,1),NW);label("E",(.4,1),N);label("C",(1,1),NE); label("P",(0,.6),W);label("M",(.25,.55),E);label("Q",(1,.2),E); label("A",(0,0),SW);label("B",(1,0),SE); //Credit to Zimbalono for the diagram[/asy] Inside square $ABCD$ (See figure) with sides of length $12$ inches, segment $AE$ is drawn where $E$ is the point on $DC$ which is $5$ inches from $D$. The perpendicular bisector of $AE$ is drawn and intersects $AE$, $AD$, and $BC$ at points $M$, $P$, and $Q$ respectively. The ratio of segment $PM$ to $MQ$ is $\textbf{(A) }5:12\qquad\textbf{(B) }5:13\qquad\textbf{(C) }5:19\qquad\textbf{(D) }1:4\qquad \textbf{(E) }5:21$
In triangle $ABC$, let $J$ be the center of the excircle tangent to side $BC$ at $A_{1}$ and to the extensions of the sides $AC$ and $AB$ at $B_{1}$ and $C_{1}$ respectively. Suppose that the lines $A_{1}B_{1}$ and $AB$ are perpendicular and intersect at $D$. Let $E$ be the foot of the perpendicular from $C_{1}$ to line $DJ$. Determine the angles $\angle{BEA_{1}}$ and $\angle{AEB_{1}}$. [i]Proposed by Dimitris Kontogiannis, Greece[/i]
The acute triangle $ABC$ with $AB\neq AC$ has circumcircle $\Gamma$, circumcenter $O$, and orthocenter $H$. The midpoint of $BC$ is $M$, and the extension of the median $AM$ intersects $\Gamma$ at $N$. The circle of diameter $AM$ intersects $\Gamma$ again at $A$ and $P$. Show that the lines $AP$, $BC$, and $OH$ are concurrent if and only if $AH = HN$.
Let $ ABC$ be an acute triangle. $ H$ is the orthocenter and $ M$ is the middle of the side $ BC$. A line passing through $ H$ and perpendicular to $ HM$ intersect the segment $ AB$ and $ AC$ in $ P$ and $ Q$. Prove that $ MP \equal{} MQ$
Let $\angle A$ in a triangle $ABC$ be $60^\circ$. Let point $N$ be the intersection of $AC$ and perpendicular bisector to the side $AB$ while point $M$ be the intersection of $AB$ and perpendicular bisector to the side $AC$. Prove that $CB = MN$. [i](3 points)[/i]
You are given a ruler with two parallel straight edges a distance $d$ apart. It may be used (1) to draw the line through two points, (2) given two points a distance $\ge d$ apart, to draw two parallel lines, one through each point, (3) to draw a line parallel to a given line, a distance d away. One can also (4) choose an arbitrary point in the plane, and (5) choose an arbitrary point on a line. Show how to construct : (A) the bisector of a given angle, and (B) the perpendicular to the midpoint of a given line segment.
A circle with center $ O$ has area $ 156\pi$. Triangle $ ABC$ is equilateral, $ \overline{BC}$ is a chord on the circle, $ OA \equal{} 4\sqrt3$, and point $ O$ is outside $ \triangle ABC$. What is the side length of $ \triangle ABC$? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 2\sqrt3 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 6 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 4\sqrt3 \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 12 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 18$