Olympiad problems

1970 IMO Longlists, 56

A square hole of depth $h$ whose base is of length $a$ is given. A dog is tied to the center of the square at the bottom of the hole by a rope of length $L >\sqrt{2a^2+h^2}$, and walks on the ground around the hole. The edges of the hole are smooth, so that the rope can freely slide along it. Find the shape and area of the territory accessible to the dog (whose size is neglected).

2011 IMO, 6

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , reflection

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with circumcircle $\Gamma$. Let $\ell$ be a tangent line to $\Gamma$, and let $\ell_a, \ell_b$ and $\ell_c$ be the lines obtained by reflecting $\ell$ in the lines $BC$, $CA$ and $AB$, respectively. Show that the circumcircle of the triangle determined by the lines $\ell_a, \ell_b$ and $\ell_c$ is tangent to the circle $\Gamma$. [i]Proposed by Japan[/i]

2021 Austrian MO National Competition, 5

Tags: geometry , reflection , cyclic quadrilateral , concyclic , collinear

Let $ABCD$ be a convex cyclic quadrilateral with diagonals $AC$ and $BD$. Each of the four vertixes are reflected across the diagonal on which the do not lie. (a) Investigate when the four points thus obtained lie on a straight line and give as simple an equivalent condition as possible to the cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$ for it. (b) Show that in all other cases the four points thus obtained lie on one circle. (Theresia Eisenkölbl)

EGMO 2017, 6

Tags: geometry , geometric transformation , reflection , circumcircle

Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle in which no two sides have the same length. The reflections of the centroid $G$ and the circumcentre $O$ of $ABC$ in its sides $BC,CA,AB$ are denoted by $G_1,G_2,G_3$ and $O_1,O_2,O_3$, respectively. Show that the circumcircles of triangles $G_1G_2C$, $G_1G_3B$, $G_2G_3A$, $O_1O_2C$, $O_1O_3B$, $O_2O_3A$ and $ABC$ have a common point. [i]The centroid of a triangle is the intersection point of the three medians. A median is a line connecting a vertex of the triangle to the midpoint of the opposite side.[/i]

1983 Bundeswettbewerb Mathematik, 1

Tags: geometry , reflection , locus

The figure shows a triangular pool table with sides $a$, $b$ and $c$. Located at point $S$ on $c$ a sphere - which can be assumed as a point. After kick-off, as indicated in the figure, it runs through as a result of reflections to $a, b, a, b$ and $c$ (in $S$) always the same track. The reflection occurs according to law of reflection. Characterize entilrely all triangles $ABC$, which allow such an orbit, and determine the locus of $S$. [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/5/b/7662943e5b9ad321226e0c5f5daa3c4ac9faaa.png[/img]

2013 ELMO Shortlist, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , incenter , geometric transformation , reflection , trapezoid

Let $ABC$ be a scalene triangle with circumcircle $\Gamma$, and let $D$,$E$,$F$ be the points where its incircle meets $BC$, $AC$, $AB$ respectively. Let the circumcircles of $\triangle AEF$, $\triangle BFD$, and $\triangle CDE$ meet $\Gamma$ a second time at $X,Y,Z$ respectively. Prove that the perpendiculars from $A,B,C$ to $AX,BY,CZ$ respectively are concurrent. [i]Proposed by Michael Kural[/i]

2011 Turkey Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: geometry , incenter , circumcircle , geometric transformation , reflection , rhombus , symmetry

Let $I$ be the incenter and $AD$ be a diameter of the circumcircle of a triangle $ABC.$ If the point $E$ on the ray $BA$ and the point $F$ on the ray $CA$ satisfy the condition \[BE=CF=\frac{AB+BC+CA}{2}\] show that the lines $EF$ and $DI$ are perpendicular.

2022 Taiwan TST Round 3, G

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , geometric transformation , reflection

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with orthocenter $H$ and circumcircle $\Omega$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of side $BC$. Point $D$ is chosen from the minor arc $BC$ on $\Gamma$ such that $\angle BAD = \angle MAC$. Let $E$ be a point on $\Gamma$ such that $DE$ is perpendicular to $AM$, and $F$ be a point on line $BC$ such that $DF$ is perpendicular to $BC$. Lines $HF$ and $AM$ intersect at point $N$, and point $R$ is the reflection point of $H$ with respect to $N$. Prove that $\angle AER + \angle DFR = 180^\circ$. [i]Proposed by Li4.[/i]

2009 IMO Shortlist, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , reflection

Let $ ABC$ be a triangle with circumcentre $ O$. The points $ P$ and $ Q$ are interior points of the sides $ CA$ and $ AB$ respectively. Let $ K,L$ and $ M$ be the midpoints of the segments $ BP,CQ$ and $ PQ$. respectively, and let $ \Gamma$ be the circle passing through $ K,L$ and $ M$. Suppose that the line $ PQ$ is tangent to the circle $ \Gamma$. Prove that $ OP \equal{} OQ.$ [i]Proposed by Sergei Berlov, Russia [/i]

2001 Tournament Of Towns, 3

Tags: geometric transformation , reflection , angle bisector , geometry

Point $A$ lies inside an angle with vertex $M$. A ray issuing from point $A$ is reflected in one side of the angle at point $B$, then in the other side at point $C$ and then returns back to point $A$ (the ordinary rule of reflection holds). Prove that the center of the circle circumscribed about triangle $\triangle BCM$ lies on line $AM$.

2010 Contests, 2

Tags: geometric transformation , reflection , perpendicular bisector , geometry

Let $ABCD$ be a square and let the points $M$ on $BC$, $N$ on $CD$, $P$ on $DA$, be such that $\angle (AB,AM)=x,\angle (BC,MN)=2x,\angle (CD,NP)=3x$. 1) Show that for any $0\le x\le 22.5$, such a configuration uniquely exists, and that $P$ ranges over the whole segment $DA$; 2) Determine the number of angles $0\le x\le 22.5$ for which$\angle (DA,PB)=4x$. (Dan Schwarz)

2014 France Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: geometry , geometric transformation , reflection , circumcircle , rotation , trapezoid , trigonometry

Two circles $O_1$ and $O_2$ intersect each other at $M$ and $N$. The common tangent to two circles nearer to $M$ touch $O_1$ and $O_2$ at $A$ and $B$ respectively. Let $C$ and $D$ be the reflection of $A$ and $B$ respectively with respect to $M$. The circumcircle of the triangle $DCM$ intersect circles $O_1$ and $O_2$ respectively at points $E$ and $F$ (both distinct from $M$). Show that the circumcircles of triangles $MEF$ and $NEF$ have same radius length.

2022 Iran MO (3rd Round), 1

Tags: geometry , angle chasing , spiral similarity , circumcircle , geometric transformation , reflection , angle bisector

Triangle $ABC$ is assumed. The point $T$ is the second intersection of the symmedian of vertex $A$ with the circumcircle of the triangle $ABC$ and the point $D \neq A$ lies on the line $AC$ such that $BA=BD$. The line that at $D$ tangents to the circumcircle of the triangle $ADT$, intersects the circumcircle of the triangle $DCT$ for the second time at $K$. Prove that $\angle BKC = 90^{\circ}$(The symmedian of the vertex $A$, is the reflection of the median of the vertex $A$ through the angle bisector of this vertex).

Brazil L2 Finals (OBM) - geometry, 2000.3

Tags: geometric transformation , reflection , geometry

A rectangular piece of paper has top edge $AD$. A line $L$ from $A$ to the bottom edge makes an angle $x$ with the line $AD$. We want to trisect $x$. We take $B$ and $C$ on the vertical ege through $A$ such that $AB = BC$. We then fold the paper so that $C$ goes to a point $C'$ on the line $L$ and $A$ goes to a point $A'$ on the horizontal line through $B$. The fold takes $B$ to $B'$. Show that $AA'$ and $AB'$ are the required trisectors.

2011 Olympic Revenge, 4

Tags: circumcircle , trapezoid , geometric transformation , reflection , angle bisector , geometry

Let $ABCD$ to be a quadrilateral inscribed in a circle $\Gamma$. Let $r$ and $s$ to be the tangents to $\Gamma$ through $B$ and $C$, respectively, $M$ the intersection between the lines $r$ and $AD$ and $N$ the intersection between the lines $s$ and $AD$. After all, let $E$ to be the intersection between the lines $BN$ and $CM$, $F$ the intersection between the lines $AE$ and $BC$ and $L$ the midpoint of $BC$. Prove that the circuncircle of the triangle $DLF$ is tangent to $\Gamma$.

2004 Bulgaria Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , geometric transformation , reflection , rotation , trapezoid , power of a point

Let $H$ be the orthocenter of $\triangle ABC$. The points $A_{1} \not= A$, $B_{1} \not= B$ and $C_{1} \not= C$ lie, respectively, on the circumcircles of $\triangle BCH$, $\triangle CAH$ and $\triangle ABH$ and satisfy $A_{1}H=B_{1}H=C_{1}H$. Denote by $H_{1}$, $H_{2}$ and $H_{3}$ the orthocenters of $\triangle A_{1}BC$, $\triangle B_{1}CA$ and $\triangle C_{1}AB$, respectively. Prove that $\triangle A_{1}B_{1}C_{1}$ and $\triangle H_{1}H_{2}H_{3}$ have the same orthocenter.

2007 Balkan MO, 1

Tags: trigonometry , geometry , geometric transformation , reflection , trapezoid , circumcircle , trig identities

Let $ABCD$ a convex quadrilateral with $AB=BC=CD$, with $AC$ not equal to $BD$ and $E$ be the intersection point of it's diagonals. Prove that $AE=DE$ if and only if $\angle BAD+\angle ADC = 120$.

2016 ASMT, 6

Tags: geometry , reflection

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $AB = 5$ and $AC = 4$. Let $D$ be the reflection of $C$ across $AB$, and let $E$ be the reflection of $B$ across $AC$. $D$ and $E$ have the special property that $D, A, E$ are collinear. Finally, suppose that lines $DB$ and $EC$ intersect at a point $F$. Compute the area of $\vartriangle BCF$.

1998 Turkey MO (2nd round), 2

Tags: geometric transformation , reflection , parallelogram , angle bisector , hjelmslev , geometry

Variable points $M$ and $N$ are considered on the arms $\left[ OX \right.$ and $\left[ OY \right.$ , respectively, of an angle $XOY$ so that $\left| OM \right|+\left| ON \right|$ is constant. Determine the locus of the midpoint of $\left[ MN \right]$.

2006 India IMO Training Camp, 1

Tags: circumcircle , geometric transformation , reflection , homothety , ratio , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle and let $P$ be a point in the plane of $ABC$ that is inside the region of the angle $BAC$ but outside triangle $ABC$. [b](a)[/b] Prove that any two of the following statements imply the third. [list] [b](i)[/b] the circumcentre of triangle $PBC$ lies on the ray $\stackrel{\to}{PA}$. [b](ii)[/b] the circumcentre of triangle $CPA$ lies on the ray $\stackrel{\to}{PB}$. [b](iii)[/b] the circumcentre of triangle $APB$ lies on the ray $\stackrel{\to}{PC}$.[/list] [b](b)[/b] Prove that if the conditions in (a) hold, then the circumcentres of triangles $BPC,CPA$ and $APB$ lie on the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$.

2014 Contests, 2

Tags: geometric transformation , homothety , reflection , geometry

The points $K$ and $L$ on the side $BC$ of a triangle $\triangle{ABC}$ are such that $\widehat{BAK}=\widehat{CAL}=90^\circ$. Prove that the midpoint of the altitude drawn from $A$, the midpoint of $KL$ and the circumcentre of $\triangle{ABC}$ are collinear. [i](A. Akopyan, S. Boev, P. Kozhevnikov)[/i]

2023 Regional Olympiad of Mexico West, 6

Tags: combinatorics , combinatorial geometry , reflection , geometry

There are $2023$ guinea pigs placed in a circle, from which everyone except one of them, call it $M$, has a mirror that points towards one of the $2022$ other guinea pigs. $M$ has a lantern that will shoot a light beam towards one of the guinea pigs with a mirror and will reflect to the guinea pig that the mirror is pointing and will keep reflecting with every mirror it reaches. Isaías will re-direct some of the mirrors to point to some other of the $2023$ guinea pigs. In the worst case scenario, what is the least number of mirrors that need to be re-directed, such that the light beam hits $M$ no matter the starting point of the light beam?

2015 India IMO Training Camp, 1

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , geometric transformation , reflection

Let $ABC$ be a triangle in which $CA>BC>AB$. Let $H$ be its orthocentre and $O$ its circumcentre. Let $D$ and $E$ be respectively the midpoints of the arc $AB$ not containing $C$ and arc $AC$ not containing $B$. Let $D'$ and $E'$ be respectively the reflections of $D$ in $AB$ and $E$ in $AC$. Prove that $O, H, D', E'$ lie on a circle if and only if $A, D', E'$ are collinear.

1989 IMO Longlists, 63

Tags: geometric transformation , reflection , geometry

Let $ l_i,$ $ i \equal{} 1,2,3$ be three non-collinear straight lines in the plane, which build a triangle, and $ f_i$ the axial reflections in $ l_i$. Prove that for each point $ P$ in the plane there exists finite interconnections (compositions) of the reflections of $ f_i$ which carries $ P$ into the triangle built by the straight lines $ l_i,$ i.e. maps that point to a point interior to the triangle.

2012 AIME Problems, 13

Tags: geometric transformation , reflection , trigonometry , rotation , analytic geometry , 3d geometry , geometry

Three concentric circles have radii $3$, $4$, and $5$. An equilateral triangle with one vertex on each circle has side length $s$. The largest possible area of the triangle can be written as $a+\frac{b}{c}\sqrt{d}$, where $a,b,c$ and $d$ are positive integers, $b$ and $c$ are relatively prime, and $d$ is not divisible by the square of any prime. Find $a+b+c+d$.