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Found problems: 343

2010 Mexico National Olympiad, 2

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with $AB\neq AC$, $M$ be the median of $BC$, and $H$ be the orthocenter of $\triangle ABC$. The circumcircle of $B$, $H$, and $C$ intersects the median $AM$ at $N$. Show that $\angle ANH=90^\circ$.

2014 NIMO Problems, 4

Points $A$, $B$, $C$, and $D$ lie on a circle such that chords $\overline{AC}$ and $\overline{BD}$ intersect at a point $E$ inside the circle. Suppose that $\angle ADE =\angle CBE = 75^\circ$, $BE=4$, and $DE=8$. The value of $AB^2$ can be written in the form $a+b\sqrt{c}$ for positive integers $a$, $b$, and $c$ such that $c$ is not divisible by the square of any prime. Find $a+b+c$. [i]Proposed by Tony Kim[/i]

2006 Vietnam Team Selection Test, 2

Given a non-isoceles triangle $ABC$ inscribes a circle $(O,R)$ (center $O$, radius $R$). Consider a varying line $l$ such that $l\perp OA$ and $l$ always intersects the rays $AB,AC$ and these intersectional points are called $M,N$. Suppose that the lines $BN$ and $CM$ intersect, and if the intersectional point is called $K$ then the lines $AK$ and $BC$ intersect. $1$, Assume that $P$ is the intersectional point of $AK$ and $BC$. Show that the circumcircle of the triangle $MNP$ is always through a fixed point. $2$, Assume that $H$ is the orthocentre of the triangle $AMN$. Denote $BC=a$, and $d$ is the distance between $A$ and the line $HK$. Prove that $d\leq\sqrt{4R^2-a^2}$ and the equality occurs iff the line $l$ is through the intersectional point of two lines $AO$ and $BC$.

1993 IMO Shortlist, 2

A circle $S$ bisects a circle $S'$ if it cuts $S'$ at opposite ends of a diameter. $S_A$, $S_B$,$S_C$ are circles with distinct centers $A, B, C$ (respectively). Show that $A, B, C$ are collinear iff there is no unique circle $S$ which bisects each of $S_A$, $S_B$,$S_C$ . Show that if there is more than one circle $S$ which bisects each of $S_A$, $S_B$,$S_C$ , then all such circles pass through two fixed points. Find these points. [b]Original Statement:[/b] A circle $S$ is said to cut a circle $\Sigma$ [b]diametrically[/b] if and only if their common chord is a diameter of $\Sigma.$ Let $S_A, S_B, S_C$ be three circles with distinct centres $A,B,C$ respectively. Prove that $A,B,C$ are collinear if and only if there is no unique circle $S$ which cuts each of $S_A, S_B, S_C$ diametrically. Prove further that if there exists more than one circle $S$ which cuts each $S_A, S_B, S_C$ diametrically, then all such circles $S$ pass through two fixed points. Locate these points in relation to the circles $S_A, S_B, S_C.$

2010 Vietnam Team Selection Test, 2

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $ \widehat{BAC}\neq 90^\circ $. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$. We choose a variable point $D$ on $AM$. Let $(O_1)$ and $(O_2)$ be two circle pass through $ D$ and tangent to $BC$ at $B$ and $C$. The line $BA$ and $CA$ intersect $(O_1),(O_2)$ at $ P,Q$ respectively. [b]a)[/b] Prove that tangent line at $P$ on $(O_1)$ and $Q$ on $(O_2)$ must intersect at $S$. [b]b)[/b] Prove that $S$ lies on a fix line.

2024 ELMO Shortlist, G1

In convex quadrilateral $ABCD$, let diagonals $\overline{AC}$ and $\overline{BD}$ intersect at $E$. Let the circumcircles of $ADE$ and $BCE$ intersect $\overline{AB}$ again at $P \neq A$ and $Q \neq B$, respectively. Let the circumcircle of $ACP$ intersect $\overline{AD}$ again at $R \neq A$, and let the circumcircle of $BDQ$ intersect $\overline{BC}$ again at $S \neq B$. Prove that $A$, $B$, $R$, and $S$ are concyclic. [i]Tiger Zhang[/i]

2010 Switzerland - Final Round, 9

Let $ k$ and $ k'$ two concentric circles centered at $ O$, with $ k'$ being larger than $ k$. A line through $ O$ intersects $ k$ at $ A$ and $ k'$ at $ B$ such that $ O$ seperates $ A$ and $ B$. Another line through $ O$ intersects $ k$ at $ E$ and $ k'$ at $ F$ such that $ E$ separates $ O$ and $ F$. Show that the circumcircle of $ \triangle{OAE}$ and the circles with diametres $ AB$ and $ EF$ have a common point.

2008 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 7

(F.Nilov) Two arcs with equal angular measure are constructed on the medians $ AA'$ and $ BB'$ of triangle $ ABC$ towards vertex $ C$. Prove that the common chord of the respective circles passes through $ C$.

2005 Turkey MO (2nd round), 2

In a triangle $ABC$ with $AB<AC<BC$, the perpendicular bisectors of $AC$ and $BC$ intersect $BC$ and $AC$ at $K$ and $L$, respectively. Let $O$, $O_1$, and $O_2$ be the circumcentres of triangles $ABC$, $CKL$, and $OAB$, respectively. Prove that $OCO_1O_2$ is a parallelogram.

Croatia MO (HMO) - geometry, 2011.7

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 $KL$.

1993 India National Olympiad, 1

The diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ of a cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$ intersect at $P$. Let $O$ be the circumcenter of triangle $APB$ and $H$ be the orthocenter of triangle $CPD$. Show that the points $H,P,O$ are collinear.

2012 France Team Selection Test, 3

Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral whose sides $AD$ and $BC$ are not parallel. Suppose that the circles with diameters $AB$ and $CD$ meet at points $E$ and $F$ inside the quadrilateral. Let $\omega_E$ be the circle through the feet of the perpendiculars from $E$ to the lines $AB,BC$ and $CD$. Let $\omega_F$ be the circle through the feet of the perpendiculars from $F$ to the lines $CD,DA$ and $AB$. Prove that the midpoint of the segment $EF$ lies on the line through the two intersections of $\omega_E$ and $\omega_F$. [i]Proposed by Carlos Yuzo Shine, Brazil[/i]

1997 Turkey Junior National Olympiad, 2

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $|AB|=|AC|=26$, $|BC|=20$. The altitudes of $\triangle ABC$ from $A$ and $B$ cut the opposite sides at $D$ and $E$, respectively. Calculate the radius of the circle passing through $D$ and tangent to $AC$ at $E$.

2008 Mexico National Olympiad, 3

The internal angle bisectors of $A$, $B$, and $C$ in $\triangle ABC$ concur at $I$ and intersect the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC$ at $L$, $M$, and $N$, respectively. The circle with diameter $IL$ intersects $BC$ at $D$ and $E$; the circle with diameter $IM$ intersects $CA$ at $F$ and $G$; the circle with diameter $IN$ intersects $AB$ at $H$ and $J$. Show that $D$, $E$, $F$, $G$, $H$, and $J$ are concyclic.

2005 Baltic Way, 11

Let the points $D$ and $E$ lie on the sides $BC$ and $AC$, respectively, of the triangle $ABC$, satisfying $BD=AE$. The line joining the circumcentres of the triangles $ADC$ and $BEC$ meets the lines $AC$ and $BC$ at $K$ and $L$, respectively. Prove that $KC=LC$.

2009 Indonesia TST, 3

Let $ ABC$ be an acute triangle with $ \angle BAC\equal{}60^{\circ}$. Let $ P$ be a point in triangle $ ABC$ with $ \angle APB\equal{}\angle BPC\equal{}\angle CPA\equal{}120^{\circ}$. The foots of perpendicular from $ P$ to $ BC,CA,AB$ are $ X,Y,Z$, respectively. Let $ M$ be the midpoint of $ YZ$. a) Prove that $ \angle YXZ\equal{}60^{\circ}$ b) Prove that $ X,P,M$ are collinear.

2017 Taiwan TST Round 1, 1

Let ${\cal C}_1$ and ${\cal C}_2$ be concentric circles, with ${\cal C}_2$ in the interior of ${\cal C}_1$. From a point $A$ on ${\cal C}_1$ one draws the tangent $AB$ to ${\cal C}_2$ ($B\in {\cal C}_2$). Let $C$ be the second point of intersection of $AB$ and ${\cal C}_1$, and let $D$ be the midpoint of $AB$. A line passing through $A$ intersects ${\cal C}_2$ at $E$ and $F$ in such a way that the perpendicular bisectors of $DE$ and $CF$ intersect at a point $M$ on $AB$. Find, with proof, the ratio $AM/MC$.

1997 Romania Team Selection Test, 4

Let $ABC$ be a triangle, $D$ be a point on side $BC$, and let $\mathcal{O}$ be the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$. Show that the circles tangent to $\mathcal{O},AD,BD$ and to $\mathcal{O},AD,DC$ are tangent to each other if and only if $\angle BAD=\angle CAD$. [i]Dan Branzei[/i]

2012 Iran Team Selection Test, 2

Consider $\omega$ is circumcircle of an acute triangle $ABC$. $D$ is midpoint of arc $BAC$ and $I$ is incenter of triangle $ABC$. Let $DI$ intersect $BC$ in $E$ and $\omega$ for second time in $F$. Let $P$ be a point on line $AF$ such that $PE$ is parallel to $AI$. Prove that $PE$ is bisector of angle $BPC$. [i]Proposed by Mr.Etesami[/i]

1990 IberoAmerican, 2

Let $ABC$ be a triangle. $I$ is the incenter, and the incircle is tangent to $BC$, $CA$, $AB$ at $D$, $E$, $F$, respectively. $P$ is the second point of intersection of $AD$ and the incircle. If $M$ is the midpoint of $EF$, show that $P$, $I$, $M$, $D$ are concyclic.

2010 Greece National Olympiad, 3

A triangle $ ABC$ is inscribed in a circle $ C(O,R)$ and has incenter $ I$. Lines $ AI,BI,CI$ meet the circumcircle $ (O)$ of triangle $ ABC$ at points $ D,E,F$ respectively. The circles with diameter $ ID,IE,IF$ meet the sides $ BC,CA, AB$ at pairs of points $ (A_1,A_2), (B_1, B_2), (C_1, C_2)$ respectively. Prove that the six points $ A_1,A_2, B_1, B_2, C_1, C_2$ are concyclic. Babis

2009 CentroAmerican, 2

\item Two circles $ \Gamma_1$ and $ \Gamma_2$ intersect at points $ A$ and $ B$. Consider a circle $ \Gamma$ contained in $ \Gamma_1$ and $ \Gamma_2$, which is tangent to both of them at $ D$ and $ E$ respectively. Let $ C$ be one of the intersection points of line $ AB$ with $ \Gamma$, $ F$ be the intersection of line $ EC$ with $ \Gamma_2$ and $ G$ be the intersection of line $ DC$ with $ \Gamma_1$. Let $ H$ and $ I$ be the intersection points of line $ ED$ with $ \Gamma_1$ and $ \Gamma_2$ respectively. Prove that $ F$, $ G$, $ H$ and $ I$ are on the same circle.

2007 Bulgaria Team Selection Test, 1

In isosceles triangle $ABC(AC=BC)$ the point $M$ is in the segment $AB$ such that $AM=2MB,$ $F$ is the midpoint of $BC$ and $H$ is the orthogonal projection of $M$ in $AF.$ Prove that $\angle BHF=\angle ABC.$

2016 AIME Problems, 6

In $\triangle ABC$ let $I$ be the center of the inscribed circle, and let the bisector of $\angle ACB$ intersect $AB$ at $L$. The line through $C$ and $L$ intersects the circumscribed circle of $\triangle ABC$ at the two points $C$ and $D$. If $LI = 2$ and $LD = 3$, then $IC = \tfrac{p}{q}$, where $p$ and $q$ are relatively prime positive integers. Find $p + q$.

1990 AMC 12/AHSME, 20

$ABCD$ is a quadrilateral with right angles at $A$ and $C$. Points $E$ and $F$ are on $AC$, and $DE$ and $BF$ are perpendicular to $AC$. If $AE=3$, $DE=5$, and $CE=7$, then $BF=$ [asy] draw((0,0)--(10,0)--(3,-5)--(0,0)--(6.5,3)--(10,0)); draw((6.5,0)--(6.5,3)); draw((3,0)--(3,-5)); dot((0,0)); dot((10,0)); dot((3,0)); dot((3,-5)); dot((6.5,0)); dot((6.5,3)); label("A", (0,0), W); label("B", (6.5,3), N); label("C", (10,0), E); label("D", (3,-5), S); label("E", (3,0), N); label("F", (6.5,0), S);[/asy] $\text{(A)} \ 3.6 \qquad \text{(B)} \ 4 \qquad \text{(C)} \ 4.2 \qquad \text{(D)} \ 4.5 \qquad \text{(E)} \ 5$