Olympiad problems

MathLinks Contest 7th, 1.2

Tags: quadratic , integration , polynomial , algebra , calculus , greatest common divisor , number theory

Let $ a,b,c,d$ be four distinct positive integers in arithmetic progression. Prove that $ abcd$ is not a perfect square.

PEN C Problems, 3

Tags: modular arithmetic , quadratic , quadratic residue , floor function

Let $p$ be an odd prime number. Show that the smallest positive quadratic nonresidue of $p$ is smaller than $\sqrt{p}+1$.

2014 Math Prize For Girls Problems, 17

Tags: algebra , quadratic , quadratic formula , area of a triangle , geometry , analytic geometry , ratio

Let $ABC$ be a triangle. Points $D$, $E$, and $F$ are respectively on the sides $\overline{BC}$, $\overline{CA}$, and $\overline{AB}$ of $\triangle ABC$. Suppose that \[ \frac{AE}{AC} = \frac{CD}{CB} = \frac{BF}{BA} = x \] for some $x$ with $\frac{1}{2} < x < 1$. Segments $\overline{AD}$, $\overline{BE}$, and $\overline{CF}$ cut the triangle into 7 nonoverlapping regions: 4 triangles and 3 quadrilaterals. The total area of the 4 triangles equals the total area of the 3 quadrilaterals. Compute the value of $x$.

1990 Iran MO (2nd round), 2

Tags: quadratic , quadratic formula , polynomial , algebra

Let $\alpha$ be a root of the equation $x^3-5x+3=0$ and let $f(x)$ be a polynomial with rational coefficients. Prove that if $f(\alpha)$ be the root of equation above, then $f(f(\alpha))$ is a root, too.

2019 Azerbaijan Junior NMO, 1

Tags: quadratic trinomial , quadratic , cell , trinomial

A $6\times6$ square is given, and a quadratic trinomial with a positive leading coefficient is placed in each of its cells. There are $108$ coefficents in total, and these coefficents are chosen from the set $[-66;47]$, and each coefficient is different from each other. Prove that there exists at least one column such that the polynomial you get by summing the six trinomials in that column has a real root.

2011 All-Russian Olympiad, 1

Tags: quadratic , polynomial , algebra , function

Given are two distinct monic cubics $F(x)$ and $G(x)$. All roots of the equations $F(x)=0$, $G(x)=0$ and $F(x)=G(x)$ are written down. There are eight numbers written. Prove that the greatest of them and the least of them cannot be both roots of the polynomial $F(x)$.

1993 All-Russian Olympiad, 4

Tags: quadratic , geometric transformation , geometry

On a board, there are $n$ equations in the form $*x^2+*x+*$. Two people play a game where they take turns. During a turn, you are aloud to change a star into a number not equal to zero. After $3n$ moves, there will be $n$ quadratic equations. The first player is trying to make more of the equations not have real roots, while the second player is trying to do the opposite. What is the maximum number of equations that the first player can create without real roots no matter how the second player acts?

2008 Tournament Of Towns, 2

Tags: algebra , quadratic , system of equations

Solve the system of equations $(n > 2)$ \[\begin{array}{c}\ \sqrt{x_1}+\sqrt{x_2+x_3+\cdots+x_n}=\sqrt{x_2}+\sqrt{x_3+x_4+\cdots+x_n+x_1}=\cdots=\sqrt{x_n}+\sqrt{x_1+x_2+\cdots+x_{n-1}} \end{array}, \] \[x_1-x_2=1.\]

2024 All-Russian Olympiad Regional Round, 11.7

Tags: derivative , quadratic , parabola , conic , algebra , tangent

Graph $G_1$ of a quadratic trinomial $y = px^2 + qx + r$ with real coefficients intersects the graph $G_2$ of a quadratic trinomial $y = x^2$ in points $A$, $B$. The intersection of tangents to $G_2$ in points $A$, $B$ is point $C$. If $C \in G_1$, find all possible values of $p$.

PEN C Problems, 4

Tags: inequalities , quadratic , prime number , quadratic residue , number theory , floor function

Let $M$ be an integer, and let $p$ be a prime with $p>25$. Show that the set $\{M, M+1, \cdots, M+ 3\lfloor \sqrt{p} \rfloor -1\}$ contains a quadratic non-residue to modulus $p$.

2014 AIME Problems, 8

Tags: modular arithmetic , sumac , quadratic , greatest common divisor , number theory

The positive integers $N$ and $N^2$ both end in the same sequence of four digits $abcd$ when written in base 10, where digit $a$ is not zero. Find the three-digit number $abc$.

2008 AMC 12/AHSME, 24

Tags: quadratic , analytic geometry

Let $ A_0\equal{}(0,0)$. Distinct points $ A_1,A_2,\ldots$ lie on the $ x$-axis, and distinct points $ B_1,B_2,\ldots$ lie on the graph of $ y\equal{}\sqrt{x}$. For every positive integer $ n$, $ A_{n\minus{}1}B_nA_n$ is an equilateral triangle. What is the least $ n$ for which the length $ A_0A_n\ge100$? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 13\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 15\qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 17\qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 19\qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 21$

2012 Stanford Mathematics Tournament, 8

Tags: quadratic

For real numbers $(x, y, z)$ satisfying the following equations, ﬁnd all possible values of $x+y+z$ $x^2y+y^2z+z^2x=-1$ $xy^2+yz^2+zx^2=5$ $xyz=-2$

2007 AMC 12/AHSME, 18

Tags: 3d geometry , quadratic , algebra , polynomial , geometry

The polynomial $ f(x) \equal{} x^{4} \plus{} ax^{3} \plus{} bx^{2} \plus{} cx \plus{} d$ has real coefficients, and $ f(2i) \equal{} f(2 \plus{} i) \equal{} 0.$ What is $ a \plus{} b \plus{} c \plus{} d?$ $ \textbf{(A)}\ 0 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 1 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 4 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 9 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 16$

2001 Saint Petersburg Mathematical Olympiad, 10.1

Tags: algebra , quadratic , quadratic trinomial , inequalities

Quadratic trinomials $f$ and $g$ with integer coefficients obtain only positive values and the inequality $\dfrac{f(x)}{g(x)}\geq \sqrt{2}$ is true $\forall x\in\mathbb{R}$. Prove that $\dfrac{f(x)}{g(x)}>\sqrt{2}$ is true $\forall x\in\mathbb{R}$ [I]Proposed by A. Khrabrov[/i]

2012 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 798

Tags: quadratic , derivative , function , integration , geometry , analytic geometry , calculus

Denote by $C,\ l$ the graphs of the cubic function $C: y=x^3-3x^2+2x$, the line $l: y=ax$. (1) Find the range of $a$ such that $C$ and $l$ have intersection point other than the origin. (2) Denote $S(a)$ by the area bounded by $C$ and $l$. If $a$ move in the range found in (1), then find the value of $a$ for which $S(a)$ is minimized. 50 points

2002 Turkey MO (2nd round), 1

Tags: quadratic , prime number , modular arithmetic , number theory

Find all prime numbers $p$ for which the number of ordered pairs of integers $(x, y)$ with $0\leq x, y < p$ satisfying the condition \[y^2 \equiv x^3 - x \pmod p\] is exactly $p.$

2012 Romania Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: quadratic , number theory , algebra , polynomial

Find all triples $(a,b,c)$ of positive integers with the following property: for every prime $p$, if $n$ is a quadratic residue $\mod p$, then $an^2+bn+c$ is a quadratic residue $\mod p$.

2007 AMC 12/AHSME, 9

Tags: quadratic , function

A function $ f$ has the property that $ f(3x \minus{} 1) \equal{} x^{2} \plus{} x \plus{} 1$ for all real numbers $ x$. What is $ f(5)$? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 7 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 13 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 31 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 111 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 211$