Olympiad problems

2018 Estonia Team Selection Test, 5

Let $O$ be the circumcenter of an acute triangle $ABC$. Line $OA$ intersects the altitudes of $ABC$ through $B$ and $C$ at $P$ and $Q$, respectively. The altitudes meet at $H$. Prove that the circumcenter of triangle $PQH$ lies on a median of triangle $ABC$.

2014 ELMO Shortlist, 12

Tags: projective geometry , ratio , geometry , trigonometry , circumcircle , symmetry

Let $AB=AC$ in $\triangle ABC$, and let $D$ be a point on segment $AB$. The tangent at $D$ to the circumcircle $\omega$ of $BCD$ hits $AC$ at $E$. The other tangent from $E$ to $\omega$ touches it at $F$, and $G=BF \cap CD$, $H=AG \cap BC$. Prove that $BH=2HC$. [i]Proposed by David Stoner[/i]

2010 Balkan MO Shortlist, G7

Tags: concurrency , radical axis , geometry , projective geometry , circumcircle

A triangle $ABC$ is given. Let $M$ be the midpoint of the side $AC$ of the triangle and $Z$ the image of point $B$ along the line $BM$. The circle with center $M$ and radius $MB$ intersects the lines $BA$ and $BC$ at the points $E$ and $G$ respectively. Let $H$ be the point of intersection of $EG$ with the line $AC$, and $K$ the point of intersection of $HZ$ with the line $EB$. The perpendicular from point $K$ to the line $BH$ intersects the lines $BZ$ and $BH$ at the points $L$ and $N$, respectively. If $P$ is the second point of intersection of the circumscribed circles of the triangles $KZL$ and $BLN$, prove that, the lines $BZ, KN$ and $HP$ intersect at a common point.

2005 Olympic Revenge, 2

Tags: projective geometry , geometry

Let $\Gamma$ be a circumference, and $A,B,C,D$ points of $\Gamma$ (in this order). $r$ is the tangent to $\Gamma$ at point A. $s$ is the tangent to $\Gamma$ at point D. Let $E=r \cap BC,F=s \cap BC$. Let $X=r \cap s,Y=AF \cap DE,Z=AB \cap CD$ Show that the points $X,Y,Z$ are collinear. Note: assume the existence of all above points.

2004 Baltic Way, 16

Tags: geometry , projective geometry

Through a point $P$ exterior to a given circle pass a secant and a tangent to the circle. The secant intersects the circle at $A$ and $B$, and the tangent touches the circle at $C$ on the same side of the diameter through $P$ as the points $A$ and $B$. The projection of the point $C$ on the diameter is called $Q$. Prove that the line $QC$ bisects the angle $\angle AQB$.

2008 Hong Kong TST, 4

Tags: geometric transformation , circumcircle , projective geometry , ratio , homothety , trapezoid , geometry

Two circles $ C_1,C_2$ with different radii are given in the plane, they touch each other externally at $ T$. Consider any points $ A\in C_1$ and $ B\in C_2$, both different from $ T$, such that $ \angle ATB \equal{} 90^{\circ}$. (a) Show that all such lines $ AB$ are concurrent. (b) Find the locus of midpoints of all such segments $ AB$.

2009 IMO Shortlist, 4

Tags: tangent , cyclic quadrilateral , projective geometry , power of a point , geometry

Given a cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$, let the diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ meet at $E$ and the lines $AD$ and $BC$ meet at $F$. The midpoints of $AB$ and $CD$ are $G$ and $H$, respectively. Show that $EF$ is tangent at $E$ to the circle through the points $E$, $G$ and $H$. [i]Proposed by David Monk, United Kingdom[/i]

2019 Thailand TST, 1

Tags: algebra , geometry , projective geometry , combinatorics , number theory

Let $n\geqslant 3$ be an integer. Prove that there exists a set $S$ of $2n$ positive integers satisfying the following property: For every $m=2,3,...,n$ the set $S$ can be partitioned into two subsets with equal sums of elements, with one of subsets of cardinality $m$.

2019 Iranian Geometry Olympiad, 3

Tags: cyclic quadrilateral , projective geometry , geometry

Circles $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ have centres $O_1$ and $O_2$, respectively. These two circles intersect at points $X$ and $Y$. $AB$ is common tangent line of these two circles such that $A$ lies on $\omega_1$ and $B$ lies on $\omega_2$. Let tangents to $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ at $X$ intersect $O_1O_2$ at points $K$ and $L$, respectively. Suppose that line $BL$ intersects $\omega_2$ for the second time at $M$ and line $AK$ intersects $\omega_1$ for the second time at $N$. Prove that lines $AM, BN$ and $O_1O_2$ concur. [i]Proposed by Dominik Burek - Poland[/i]

Brazil L2 Finals (OBM) - geometry, 2021.3

Tags: circumcircle , projective geometry , angle bisector , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a scalene triangle and $\omega$ is your incircle. The sides $BC,CA$ and $AB$ are tangents to $\omega$ in $X,Y,Z$ respectively. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$ and $D$ is the intersection point of $BC$ with the angle bisector of $\angle BAC$. Prove that $\angle BAX=\angle MAC$ if and only if $YZ$ passes by the midpoint of $AD$.

2014 Romania Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: circumcircle , projective geometry , geometry , trigonometry

Let $ABC$ a triangle and $O$ his circumcentre.The lines $OA$ and $BC$ intersect each other at $M$ ; the points $N$ and $P$ are defined in an analogous way.The tangent line in $A$ at the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ intersect $NP$ in the point $X$ ; the points $Y$ and $Z$ are defined in an analogous way.Prove that the points $X$ , $Y$ and $Z$ are collinear.

2010 Indonesia TST, 2

Tags: projective geometry , geometric transformation , radical axis , geometry , power of a point

Circles $ \Gamma_1$ and $ \Gamma_2$ are internally tangent to circle $ \Gamma$ at $ P$ and $ Q$, respectively. Let $ P_1$ and $ Q_1$ are on $ \Gamma_1$ and $ \Gamma_2$ respectively such that $ P_1Q_1$ is the common tangent of $ P_1$ and $ Q_1$. Assume that $ \Gamma_1$ and $ \Gamma_2$ intersect at $ R$ and $ R_1$. Define $ O_1,O_2,O_3$ as the intersection of $ PQ$ and $ P_1Q_1$, the intersection of $ PR$ and $ P_1R_1$, and the intersection $ QR$ and $ Q_1R_1$. Prove that the points $ O_1,O_2,O_3$ are collinear. [i]Rudi Adha Prihandoko, Bandung[/i]

Croatia MO (HMO) - geometry, 2011.7

Tags: perpendicular bisector , power of a point , radical axis , geometry , projective geometry , circumcircle

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 $KL$.

2011 South East Mathematical Olympiad, 4

Tags: circumcircle , projective geometry , geometry

Let $O$ be the circumcenter of triangle $ABC$ , a line passes through $O$ intersects sides $AB,AC$ at points $M,N$ , $E$ is the midpoint of $MC$ , $F$ is the midpoint of $NB$ , prove that : $\angle FOE= \angle BAC$

2017 Ukraine Team Selection Test, 11

Tags: mixtilinear incircle , median , projective geometry , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with circumcircle $\Gamma$ and incenter $I$ and let $M$ be the midpoint of $\overline{BC}$. The points $D$, $E$, $F$ are selected on sides $\overline{BC}$, $\overline{CA}$, $\overline{AB}$ such that $\overline{ID} \perp \overline{BC}$, $\overline{IE}\perp \overline{AI}$, and $\overline{IF}\perp \overline{AI}$. Suppose that the circumcircle of $\triangle AEF$ intersects $\Gamma$ at a point $X$ other than $A$. Prove that lines $XD$ and $AM$ meet on $\Gamma$. [i]Proposed by Evan Chen, Taiwan[/i]

2014 Contests, 4

Tags: projective geometry , geometry , cyclic quadrilateral

We are given a circle $c(O,R)$ and two points $A,B$ so that $R<AB<2R$.The circle $c_1 (A,r)$ ($0<r<R$) crosses the circle $c$ at C,D ($C$ belongs to the short arc $AB$).From $B$ we consider the tangent lines $BE,BF$ to the circle $c_1$ ,in such way that $E$ lays out of the circle $c$.If $M\equiv EC\cap DF$ show that the quadrilateral $BCFM$ is cyclic.

2004 Iran Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: circumcircle , projective geometry , geometry , ratio

Suppose that $ ABCD$ is a convex quadrilateral. Let $ F \equal{} AB\cap CD$, $ E \equal{} AD\cap BC$ and $ T \equal{} AC\cap BD$. Suppose that $ A,B,T,E$ lie on a circle which intersects with $ EF$ at $ P$. Prove that if $ M$ is midpoint of $ AB$, then $ \angle APM \equal{} \angle BPT$.

2011 Croatia Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: circumcircle , radical axis , projective geometry , geometry , power of a point , perpendicular bisector

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 $KL$.

2024 Belarusian National Olympiad, 10.6

Tags: projective geometry , geometry

Let $\omega$ be the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$. Tangent lines to $\omega$ at points $A$ and $C$ intersect at $K$. Line $BK$ intersects $\omega$ for the second time at $M$. On the line $BC$ point $N$ is chosen such that $\angle BAN = 90$. Line $MN$ intersects $\omega$ for the second time at $D$. Prove that $BD=BC$ [i]P. Chernikova[/i]

2011 Croatia Team Selection Test, 3

Tags: perpendicular bisector , power of a point , circumcircle , projective geometry , radical axis , geometry

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 $KL$.

2003 Iran MO (3rd Round), 6

Tags: ratio , projective geometry , geometry , geometric transformation , homothety , circumcircle , cyclic quadrilateral

let the incircle of a triangle ABC touch BC,AC,AB at A1,B1,C1 respectively. M and N are the midpoints of AB1 and AC1 respectively. MN meets A1C1 at T . draw two tangents TP and TQ through T to incircle. PQ meets MN at L and B1C1 meets PQ at K . assume I is the center of the incircle . prove IK is parallel to AL

2017 Kazakhstan NMO, Problem 1

Tags: projective geometry , geometry

The non-isosceles triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in the circle ω. The tangent to this circle at the point $C$ intersects the line $AB$ at the point $D$. Let the bisector of the angle $CDB$ intersect the segments $AC$ and $BC$ at the points $K$ and $L$, respectively. On the side $AB$, the point $M$ is taken such that $AK / BL = AM / BM$. Let the perpendiculars from the point $M$ to the lines $KL$ and $DC$ intersect the lines $AC$ and $DC$ at the points $P$ and $Q$, respectively. Prove that the angle $CQP$ is half of the angle $ACB$.

2002 Pan African, 5

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , projective geometry

Let $\triangle{ABC}$ be an acute angled triangle. The circle with diameter AB intersects the sides AC and BC at points E and F respectively. The tangents drawn to the circle through E and F intersect at P. Show that P lies on the altitude through the vertex C.

2012 Macedonia National Olympiad, 4

Tags: power of a point , geometry , projective geometry

A fixed circle $k$ and collinear points $E,F$ and $G$ are given such that the points $E$ and $G$ lie outside the circle $k$ and $F$ lies inside the circle $k$. Prove that, if $ABCD$ is an arbitrary quadrilateral inscribed in the circle $k$ such that the points $E,F$ and $G$ lie on lines $AB,AD$ and $DC$ respectively, then the side $BC$ passes through a fixed point collinear with $E,F$ and $G$, independent of the quadrilateral $ABCD$.

2006 China Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: geometric transformation , power of a point , reflection , projective geometry , radical axis , geometry , circumcircle

The centre of the circumcircle of quadrilateral $ABCD$ is $O$ and $O$ is not on any of the sides of $ABCD$. $P=AC \cap BD$. The circumecentres of $\triangle{OAB}$, $\triangle{OBC}$, $\triangle{OCD}$ and $\triangle{ODA}$ are $O_1$, $O_2$, $O_3$ and $O_4$ respectively. Prove that $O_1O_3$, $O_2O_4$ and $OP$ are concurrent.