9.4, 10.3 Let $I$ be an incenter of $ABC$ ($AB<BC$), $M$ is a midpoint of $AC$, $N$ is a midpoint of circumcircle's arc $ABC$. Prove that $\angle IMA=\angle INB$. ([i]A. Badzyan[/i])

Let $ABCD$ be a trapezoid with the measure of base $AB$ twice that of base $DC$, and let $E$ be the point of intersection of the diagonals. If the measure of diagonal $AC$ is $11$, then that of segment $EC$ is equal to $\textbf{(A) }3\textstyle\frac{2}{3}\qquad\textbf{(B) }3\frac{3}{4}\qquad\textbf{(C) }4\qquad\textbf{(D) }3\frac{1}{2}\qquad \textbf{(E) }3$

Isosceles, similar triangles $QPA$ and $SPB$ are constructed (outwards) on the sides of parallelogram $PQRS$ (where $PQ = AQ$ and $PS = BS$). Prove that triangles $RAB$, $QPA$ and $SPB$ are similar.

Determine whether there is a tetrahedron $ABCD$ with the longest edge of length 1 such that all its faces are similar right triangles with right angles at vertices $B,C.$ If so, determine which edge is the longest, which is the shortest and what is its length.

Given three squares as in the figure (where the vertex of B is touching square A --- the diagram had an error), where the largest square has area 1, and the area $ A$ is known. What is the area $ B$ of the smallest square? [img]http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg265/geometry101/NielsHenrikAbel1995Number4.jpg[/img] A. $ A/8$ B. $ \frac {A^2}{2}$ C. $ \frac {A^4}{4}$ D. $ A(1 \minus{} A)$ E. $ \frac {(1 \minus{} A)^2}{4}$

Let $ ABC$ be a non-obtuse triangle with $ CH$ and $ CM$ are the altitude and median, respectively. The angle bisector of $ \angle BAC$ intersects $ CH$ and $ CM$ at $ P$ and $ Q$, respectively. Assume that \[ \angle ABP\equal{}\angle PBQ\equal{}\angle QBC,\] (a) prove that $ ABC$ is a right-angled triangle, and (b) calculate $ \dfrac{BP}{CH}$. [i]Soewono, Bandung[/i]

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle, and let $M$ and $N$ be two points on the line $AC$ such that the vectors $MN$ and $AC$ are identical. Let $X$ be the orthogonal projection of $M$ on $BC$, and let $Y$ be the orthogonal projection of $N$ on $AB$. Finally, let $H$ be the orthocenter of triangle $ABC$. Show that the points $B$, $X$, $H$, $Y$ lie on one circle.

The angles of the triangle $ABC$ satisfy $\angle A / \angle C = \angle B / \angle A = 2$. The incenter is $O. K, L$ are the excenters of the excircles opposite $B$ and $A$ respectively. Show that triangles $ABC$ and $OKL$ are similar.

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Quadrilateral $XABY$ is inscribed in the semicircle $\omega$ with diameter $XY$. Segments $AY$ and $BX$ meet at $P$. Point $Z$ is the foot of the perpendicular from $P$ to line $XY$. Point $C$ lies on $\omega$ such that line $XC$ is perpendicular to line $AZ$. Let $Q$ be the intersection of segments $AY$ and $XC$. Prove that \[\dfrac{BY}{XP}+\dfrac{CY}{XQ}=\dfrac{AY}{AX}.\]

In a right triangle with sides $ a$ and $ b$, and hypotenuse $ c$, the altitude drawn on the hypotenuse is $ x$. Then: $ \textbf{(A)}\ ab \equal{} x^2 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \frac {1}{a} \plus{} \frac {1}{b} \equal{} \frac {1}{x} \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ a^2 \plus{} b^2 \equal{} 2x^2$ $ \textbf{(D)}\ \frac {1}{x^2} \equal{} \frac {1}{a^2} \plus{} \frac {1}{b^2} \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \frac {1}{x} \equal{} \frac {b}{a}$

In triangle $ABC$, $AB=13$, $BC=14$, and $CA=15$. Distinct points $D$, $E$, and $F$ lie on segments $\overline{BC}$, $\overline{CA}$, and $\overline{DE}$, respectively, such that $\overline{AD}\perp\overline{BC}$, $\overline{DE}\perp\overline{AC}$, and $\overline{AF}\perp\overline{BF}$. The length of segment $\overline{DF}$ can be written as $\frac{m}{n}$, where $m$ and $n$ are relatively prime positive integers. What is $m+n$? ${ \textbf{(A)}\ 18\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 21\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 24\qquad\textbf{(D}}\ 27\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 30 $

Let $ABC$ be a right triangle with a right angle at $C.$ Two lines, one parallel to $AC$ and the other parallel to $BC,$ intersect on the hypotenuse $AB.$ The lines split the triangle into two triangles and a rectangle. The two triangles have areas $512$ and $32.$ What is the area of the rectangle? [i]Author: Ray Li[/i]

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with circumcenter $O$, and let $D$, $E$, and $F$ be the feet of altitudes from $A$, $B$, and $C$ to sides $BC$, $CA$, and $AB$, respectively. Denote by $P$ the intersection of the tangents to the circumcircle of $ABC$ at $B$ and $C$. The line through $P$ perpendicular to $EF$ meets $AD$ at $Q$, and let $R$ be the foot of the perpendicular from $A$ to $EF$. Prove that $DR$ and $OQ$ are parallel.

Triangle $ABC$ has side-lengths $AB=12$, $BC=24$, and $AC=18$. The line through the incenter of $\triangle ABC$ parallel to $\overline{BC}$ intersects $\overline{AB}$ at $M$ and $\overline{AC}$ at $N$. What is the perimeter of $\triangle AMN$? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 27 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 30 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 33 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 36 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 42 $

Prove that there are infinite pairs of non-congruent triangles that have the same angles and two of their equal sides. Develop an algorithm or rule to obtain these pairs of triangles and indicate at least one pair that satisfies the asserted.

A paper cup has a base that is a circle with radius $r$, a top that is a circle with radius $2r$, and sides that connect the two circles with straight line segments as shown below. This cup has height $h$ and volume $V$. A second cup that is exactly the same shape as the first is held upright inside the first cup so that its base is a distance of $\tfrac{h}2$ from the base of the first cup. The volume of liquid that will t inside the first cup and outside the second cup can be written $\tfrac{m}{n}\cdot V$ where $m$ and $n$ are relatively prime positive integers. Find $m + n$. [asy] pair s = (10,1); draw(ellipse((0,0),4,1)^^ellipse((0,-6),2,.5)); fill((3,-6)--(-3,-6)--(0,-2.1)--cycle,white); draw((4,0)--(2,-6)^^(-4,0)--(-2,-6)); draw(shift(s)*ellipse((0,0),4,1)^^shift(s)*ellipse((0,-6),2,.5)); fill(shift(s)*(3,-6)--shift(s)*(-3,-6)--shift(s)*(0,-2.1)--cycle,white); draw(shift(s)*(4,0)--shift(s)*(2,-6)^^shift(s)*(-4,0)--shift(s)*(-2,-6)); pair s = (10,-2); draw(shift(s)*ellipse((0,0),4,1)^^shift(s)*ellipse((0,-6),2,.5)); fill(shift(s)*(3,-6)--shift(s)*(-3,-6)--shift(s)*(0,-4.1)--cycle,white); draw(shift(s)*(4,0)--shift(s)*(2,-6)^^shift(s)*(-4,0)--shift(s)*(-2,-6)); //darn :([/asy]

Prove that $\frac 12 \cdot \sqrt{4\sin^2 36^{\circ} - 1}=\cos 72^\circ$.

Consider a triangle $ABC$ with $AB < AC$ and let $H$ and $O$ be its orthocenter and circumcenter, respectively. A line starting from $B$ cuts the lines $AO$ and $AH$ at $M$ and $M'$ so that $M'$ is the midpoint of $BM$. Another line starting from $C$ cuts the lines $AH$ and $AO$ at $N$ and $N'$ so that $N'$ is the midpoint of $CN$. Prove that $M, M', N, N'$ are on the same circle.

Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral which is not a trapezoid and whose diagonals meet at $E$. The midpoints of $AB$ and $CD$ are $F$ and $G$ respectively, and $\ell$ is the line through $G$ parallel to $AB$. The feet of the perpendiculars from E onto the lines $\ell$ and $CD$ are $H$ and $K$, respectively. Prove that the lines $EF$ and $HK$ are perpendicular.

Let $ABC$ be an acute scalene triangle. Its $C$-excircle tangent to the segment $AB$ meets $AB$ at point $M$ and the extension of $BC$ beyond $B$ at point $N$. Analogously, its $B$-excircle tangent to the segment $AC$ meets $AC$ at point $P$ and the extension of $BC$ beyond $C$ at point $Q$. Denote by $A_1$ the intersection point of the lines $MN$ and $PQ$, and let $A_2$ be defined as the point, symmetric to $A$ with respect to $A_1$. Define the points $B_2$ and $C_2$, analogously. Prove that $\triangle ABC$ is similar to $\triangle A_2B_2C_2$.

Let $ABC$ be an isosceles triangle, $AB = AC$, and let $M$ and $N$ be points on the sides $BC$ and $CA$, respectively, such that $\angle BAM=\angle CNM$. The lines $AB$ and $MN$ meet at $P$. Show that the internal angle bisectors of the angles $BAM$ and $BPM$ meet at a point on the line $BC$.

A pyramid has a square base with sides of length 1 and has lateral faces that are equilateral triangles. A cube is placed within the pyramid so that one face is on the base of the pyramid and its opposite face has all its edges on the lateral faces of the pyramid. What is the volume of this cube? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 5\sqrt{2}-7 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 7-4\sqrt{3} \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{27} \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ \frac{\sqrt{2}}{9} \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ \frac{\sqrt{3}}{9} $

Chords $ AB$ and $ CD$ of a circle intersect at a point $ E$ inside the circle. Let $ M$ be an interior point of the segment $ EB$. The tangent line at $ E$ to the circle through $ D$, $ E$, and $ M$ intersects the lines $ BC$ and $ AC$ at $ F$ and $ G$, respectively. If \[ \frac {AM}{AB} \equal{} t, \] find $\frac {EG}{EF}$ in terms of $ t$.

The straight line $ \overline{AB}$ is divided at $ C$ so that $ AC\equal{}3CB$. Circles are described on $ \overline{AC}$ and $ \overline{CB}$ as diameters and a common tangent meets $ AB$ produced at $ D$. Then $ BD$ equals: $ \textbf{(A)}\ \text{diameter of the smaller circle} \\ \textbf{(B)}\ \text{radius of the smaller circle} \\ \textbf{(C)}\ \text{radius of the larger circle} \\ \textbf{(D)}\ CB\sqrt{3}\\ \textbf{(E)}\ \text{the difference of the two radii}$