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STEMS 2023 Math Cat A, 5

A convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ is such that $\angle B = \angle D$ and are both acute angles. $E$ is on $AB$ such that $CB = CE$ and $F$ is on $AD$ such that $CF = CD$. If the circumcenter of $CEF$ is $O_1$ and the circumcenter of $ABD$ is $O_2$. Prove that $C,O_1,O_2$ are collinear. [i]Proposed by Kapil Pause[/i]

2006 Balkan MO, 2

Let $ABC$ be a triangle and $m$ a line which intersects the sides $AB$ and $AC$ at interior points $D$ and $F$, respectively, and intersects the line $BC$ at a point $E$ such that $C$ lies between $B$ and $E$. The parallel lines from the points $A$, $B$, $C$ to the line $m$ intersect the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ at the points $A_1$, $B_1$ and $C_1$, respectively (apart from $A$, $B$, $C$). Prove that the lines $A_1E$ , $B_1F$ and $C_1D$ pass through the same point. [i]Greece[/i]

2014 India IMO Training Camp, 1

In a triangle $ABC$, with $AB\neq AC$ and $A\neq 60^{0},120^{0}$, $D$ is a point on line $AC$ different from $C$. Suppose that the circumcentres and orthocentres of triangles $ABC$ and $ABD$ lie on a circle. Prove that $\angle ABD=\angle ACB$.

2011 Iran MO (3rd Round), 1

We have $4$ circles in plane such that any two of them are tangent to each other. we connect the tangency point of two circles to the tangency point of two other circles. Prove that these three lines are concurrent. [i]proposed by Masoud Nourbakhsh[/i]

2008 Vietnam Team Selection Test, 2

Let $ k$ be a positive real number. Triangle ABC is acute and not isosceles, O is its circumcenter and AD,BE,CF are the internal bisectors. On the rays AD,BE,CF, respectively, let points L,M,N such that $ \frac {AL}{AD} \equal{} \frac {BM}{BE} \equal{} \frac {CN}{CF} \equal{} k$. Denote $ (O_1),(O_2),(O_3)$ be respectively the circle through L and touches OA at A, the circle through M and touches OB at B, the circle through N and touches OC at C. 1) Prove that when $ k \equal{} \frac{1}{2}$, three circles $ (O_1),(O_2),(O_3)$ have exactly two common points, the centroid G of triangle ABC lies on that common chord of these circles. 2) Find all values of k such that three circles $ (O_1),(O_2),(O_3)$ have exactly two common points

2008 Bulgaria Team Selection Test, 2

In the triangle $ABC$, $AM$ is median, $M \in BC$, $BB_{1}$ and $CC_{1}$ are altitudes, $C_{1} \in AB$, $B_{1} \in AC$. The line through $A$ which is perpendicular to $AM$ cuts the lines $BB_{1}$ and $CC_{1}$ at points $E$ and $F$, respectively. Let $k$ be the circumcircle of $\triangle EFM$. Suppose also that $k_{1}$ and $k_{2}$ are circles touching both $EF$ and the arc $EF$ of $k$ which does not contain $M$. If $P$ and $Q$ are the points at which $k_{1}$ intersects $k_{2}$, prove that $P$, $Q$, and $M$ are collinear.

2008 Hong Kong TST, 3

Let $ ABCDE$ be an arbitrary convex pentagon. Suppose that $ BD\cap CE \equal{} A'$, $ CE \cap DA \equal{} B'$, $ DA\cap EB \equal{} C'$, $ EB\cap AC \equal{} D'$ and $ AC \cap BD \equal{} E'$. Suppose also that $ (ABD')\cap (AC'E) \equal{} A''$, $ (BCE')\cap (BD'A) \equal{} B''$, $ (CDA')\cap (CE'B) \equal{} C''$, $ (DEB')\cap DA'C \equal{} D''$ and $ (EAC')\cap (EB'D) \equal{} E''$. Prove that $ AA''$, $ BB''$, $ CC''$, $ DD''$ and $ EE''$ are concurrent.

2005 JBMO Shortlist, 1

Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle inscribed in a circle $k$. It is given that the tangent from $A$ to the circle meets the line $BC$ at point $P$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of the line segment $AP$ and $R$ be the second intersection point of the circle $k$ with the line $BM$. The line $PR$ meets again the circle $k$ at point $S$ different from $R$. Prove that the lines $AP$ and $CS$ are parallel.

2007 Junior Balkan Team Selection Tests - Romania, 2

Let $ABCD$ be a trapezium $(AB \parallel CD)$ and $M,N$ be the intersection points of the circles of diameters $AD$ and $BC$. Prove that $O \in MN$, where $O \in AC \cap BD$.

2010 Romania Team Selection Test, 3

Let $\gamma_1$ and $\gamma_2$ be two circles tangent at point $T$, and let $\ell_1$ and $\ell_2$ be two lines through $T$. The lines $\ell_1$ and $\ell_2$ meet again $\gamma_1$ at points $A$ and $B$, respectively, and $\gamma_2$ at points $A_1$ and $B_1$, respectively. Let further $X$ be a point in the complement of $\gamma_1 \cup \gamma_2 \cup \ell_1 \cup \ell_2$. The circles $ATX$ and $BTX$ meet again $\gamma_2$ at points $A_2$ and $B_2$, respectively. Prove that the lines $TX$, $A_1B_2$ and $A_2B_1$ are concurrent. [i]***[/i]

2002 India IMO Training Camp, 1

Let $A,B$ and $C$ be three points on a line with $B$ between $A$ and $C$. Let $\Gamma_1,\Gamma_2, \Gamma_3$ be semicircles, all on the same side of $AC$ and with $AC,AB,BC$ as diameters, respectively. Let $l$ be the line perpendicular to $AC$ through $B$. Let $\Gamma$ be the circle which is tangent to the line $l$, tangent to $\Gamma_1$ internally, and tangent to $\Gamma_3$ externally. Let $D$ be the point of contact of $\Gamma$ and $\Gamma_3$. The diameter of $\Gamma$ through $D$ meets $l$ in $E$. Show that $AB=DE$.

2010 Indonesia TST, 3

Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral with $AB$ is not parallel to $CD$. Circle $\omega_1$ with center $O_1$ passes through $A$ and $B$, and touches segment $CD$ at $P$. Circle $\omega_2$ with center $O_2$ passes through $C$ and $D$, and touches segment $AB$ at $Q$. Let $E$ and $F$ be the intersection of circles $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$. Prove that $EF$ bisects segment $PQ$ if and only if $BC$ is parallel to $AD$.

2009 Iran MO (3rd Round), 4

4-Point $ P$ is taken on the segment $ BC$ of the scalene triangle $ ABC$ such that $ AP \neq AB,AP \neq AC$.$ l_1,l_2$ are the incenters of triangles $ ABP,ACP$ respectively. circles $ W_1,W_2$ are drawn centered at $ l_1,l_2$ and with radius equal to $ l_1P,l_2P$,respectively. $ W_1,W_2$ intersects at $ P$ and $ Q$. $ W_1$ intersects $ AB$ and $ BC$ at $ Y_1( \mbox{the intersection closer to B})$ and $ X_1$,respectively. $ W_2$ intersects $ AC$ and $ BC$ at $ Y_2(\mbox{the intersection closer to C})$ and $ X_2$,respectively.PROVE THE CONCURRENCY OF $ PQ,X_1Y_1,X_2Y_2$.

2015 China Girls Math Olympiad, 6

Let $\Gamma_1$ and $\Gamma_2$ be two non-overlapping circles. $A,C$ are on $\Gamma_1$ and $B,D$ are on $\Gamma_2$ such that $AB$ is an external common tangent to the two circles, and $CD$ is an internal common tangent to the two circles. $AC$ and $BD$ meet at $E$. $F$ is a point on $\Gamma_1$, the tangent line to $\Gamma_1$ at $F$ meets the perpendicular bisector of $EF$ at $M$. $MG$ is a line tangent to $\Gamma_2$ at $G$. Prove that $MF=MG$.

1993 Taiwan National Olympiad, 2

Let $E$ and $F$ are distinct points on the diagonal $AC$ of a parallelogram $ABCD$ . Prove that , if there exists a cricle through $E,F$ tangent to rays $BA,BC$ then there also exists a cricle through $E,F$ tangent to rays $DA,DC$.

2010 India IMO Training Camp, 1

Let $ABC$ be a triangle in which $BC<AC$. Let $M$ be the mid-point of $AB$, $AP$ be the altitude from $A$ on $BC$, and $BQ$ be the altitude from $B$ on to $AC$. Suppose that $QP$ produced meets $AB$ (extended) at $T$. If $H$ is the orthocenter of $ABC$, prove that $TH$ is perpendicular to $CM$.

2006 Moldova Team Selection Test, 2

Let $C_1$ be a circle inside the circle $C_2$ and let $P$ in the interior of $C_1$, $Q$ in the exterior of $C_2$. One draws variable lines $l_i$ through $P$, not passing through $Q$. Let $l_i$ intersect $C_1$ in $A_i,B_i$, and let the circumcircle of $QA_iB_i$ intersect $C_2$ in $M_i,N_i$. Show that all lines $M_i,N_i$ are concurrent.

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.

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 $KC=LC$.

2014 India IMO Training Camp, 1

In a triangle $ABC$, with $AB\neq AC$ and $A\neq 60^{0},120^{0}$, $D$ is a point on line $AC$ different from $C$. Suppose that the circumcentres and orthocentres of triangles $ABC$ and $ABD$ lie on a circle. Prove that $\angle ABD=\angle ACB$.

2002 India IMO Training Camp, 1

Let $A,B$ and $C$ be three points on a line with $B$ between $A$ and $C$. Let $\Gamma_1,\Gamma_2, \Gamma_3$ be semicircles, all on the same side of $AC$ and with $AC,AB,BC$ as diameters, respectively. Let $l$ be the line perpendicular to $AC$ through $B$. Let $\Gamma$ be the circle which is tangent to the line $l$, tangent to $\Gamma_1$ internally, and tangent to $\Gamma_3$ externally. Let $D$ be the point of contact of $\Gamma$ and $\Gamma_3$. The diameter of $\Gamma$ through $D$ meets $l$ in $E$. Show that $AB=DE$.

1999 All-Russian Olympiad, 7

A circle through vertices $A$ and $B$ of triangle $ABC$ meets side $BC$ again at $D$. A circle through $B$ and $C$ meets side $AB$ at $E$ and the first circle again at $F$. Prove that if points $A$, $E$, $D$, $C$ lie on a circle with center $O$ then $\angle BFO$ is right.

2008 Iran Team Selection Test, 9

$ I_a$ is the excenter of the triangle $ ABC$ with respect to $ A$, and $ AI_a$ intersects the circumcircle of $ ABC$ at $ T$. Let $ X$ be a point on $ TI_a$ such that $ XI_a^2\equal{}XA.XT$. Draw a perpendicular line from $ X$ to $ BC$ so that it intersects $ BC$ in $ A'$. Define $ B'$ and $ C'$ in the same way. Prove that $ AA'$, $ BB'$ and $ CC'$ are concurrent.