Olympiad problems

2005 Bulgaria National Olympiad, 6

Tags: algebra , polynomial , symmetry , modular arithmetic , number theory

Let $a,b$ and $c$ be positive integers such that $ab$ divides $c(c^{2}-c+1)$ and $a+b$ is divisible by $c^{2}+1$. Prove that the sets $\{a,b\}$ and $\{c,c^{2}-c+1\}$ coincide.

2011 Czech-Polish-Slovak Match, 2

Tags: symmetry , cyclic quadrilateral , geometry

In convex quadrilateral $ABCD$, let $M$ and $N$ denote the midpoints of sides $AD$ and $BC$, respectively. On sides $AB$ and $CD$ are points $K$ and $L$, respectively, such that $\angle MKA=\angle NLC$. Prove that if lines $BD$, $KM$, and $LN$ are concurrent, then \[ \angle KMN = \angle BDC\qquad\text{and}\qquad\angle LNM=\angle ABD.\]

2010 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 565

Tags: calculus , integration , function , derivative , symmetry , calculus computations

Prove that $ f(x)\equal{}\int_0^1 e^{\minus{}|t\minus{}x|}t(1\minus{}t)dt$ has maximal value at $ x\equal{}\frac 12$.

2014 Singapore MO Open, 1

Tags: symmetry , geometry

The quadrilateral ABCD is inscribed in a circle which has diameter BD. Points A’ and B’ are symmetric to A and B with respect to the line BD and AC respectively. If the lines A’C, BD intersect at P and AC, B’D intersect at Q, prove that PQ is perpendicular to AC.

1990 IMO Longlists, 44

Tags: binomial coefficient , pascal triangle , geometry , 3d geometry , pyramid , symmetry

Prove that for any positive integer $n$, the number of odd integers among the binomial coefficients $\binom nh \ ( 0 \leq h \leq n)$ is a power of 2.

V Soros Olympiad 1998 - 99 (Russia), 10.1

Tags: analytic geometry , geometry , symmetry , symmetric

It is known that the graph of the function $y =\frac{a-6x}{2+x}$ is centrally summetric to the graph of the function $y = \frac{1}{x}$ with respect to some point. Find the value of the parameter $a$ and the coordinates of the center of symmetry.

2005 All-Russian Olympiad, 1

Tags: symmetry , number theory

Ten mutually distinct non-zero reals are given such that for any two, either their sum or their product is rational. Prove that squares of all these numbers are rational.

1998 AIME Problems, 11

Tags: geometry , 3d geometry , vector , analytic geometry , symmetry , geometric transformation

Three of the edges of a cube are $\overline{AB}, \overline{BC},$ and $\overline{CD},$ and $\overline{AD}$ is an interior diagonal. Points $P, Q,$ and $R$ are on $\overline{AB}, \overline{BC},$ and $\overline{CD},$ respectively, so that $AP=5, PB=15, BQ=15,$ and $CR=10.$ What is the area of the polygon that is the intersection of plane $PQR$ and the cube?

2019 Belarus Team Selection Test, 8.1

Tags: symmetry , angle chasing , miquel point , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $AB=AC$, and let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$. Let $P$ be a point such that $PB<PC$ and $PA$ is parallel to $BC$. Let $X$ and $Y$ be points on the lines $PB$ and $PC$, respectively, so that $B$ lies on the segment $PX$, $C$ lies on the segment $PY$, and $\angle PXM=\angle PYM$. Prove that the quadrilateral $APXY$ is cyclic.

2015 International Zhautykov Olympiad, 2

Tags: symmetry , trigonometry , geometry

Inside the triangle $ ABC $ a point $ M $ is given. The line $ BM $ meets the side $ AC $ at $ N $. The point $ K $ is symmetrical to $ M $ with respect to $ AC $. The line $ BK $ meets $ AC $ at $ P $. If $ \angle AMP = \angle CMN $, prove that $ \angle ABP=\angle CBN $.

2003 Romania Team Selection Test, 17

Tags: inequalities , symmetry , combinatorics

A permutation $\sigma: \{1,2,\ldots,n\}\to\{1,2,\ldots,n\}$ is called [i]straight[/i] if and only if for each integer $k$, $1\leq k\leq n-1$ the following inequality is fulfilled \[ |\sigma(k)-\sigma(k+1)|\leq 2. \] Find the smallest positive integer $n$ for which there exist at least 2003 straight permutations. [i]Valentin Vornicu[/i]

2000 Iran MO (2nd round), 2

Tags: parallelogram , symmetry , geometry

The points $D,E$ and $F$ are chosen on the sides $BC,AC$ and $AB$ of triangle $ABC$, respectively. Prove that triangles $ABC$ and $DEF$ have the same centroid if and only if \[\frac{BD}{DC} = \frac{CE}{EA}=\frac{AF}{FB}\]

1994 Tournament Of Towns, (410) 1

Tags: geometry , symmetry

A triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in a circle. Let $A_1$ be the point diametrically opposed to $A$, $A_0$ be the midpoint of the side $BC$ and $A_2$ be the point symmetric to $A_1$ with respect to $A_0$; the points $B_2$ and $C_2$ are defined in a similar way starting from $B$ and $C$. Prove that the three points $A_2$, $B_2$ and $C_2$ coincide. (A Jagubjanz)

2012 Turkey Junior National Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , ratio , trapezoid , symmetry , geometric transformation , reflection

In a convex quadrilateral $ABCD$, the diagonals are perpendicular to each other and they intersect at $E$. Let $P$ be a point on the side $AD$ which is different from $A$ such that $PE=EC.$ The circumcircle of triangle $BCD$ intersects the side $AD$ at $Q$ where $Q$ is also different from $A$. The circle, passing through $A$ and tangent to line $EP$ at $P$, intersects the line segment $AC$ at $R$. If the points $B, R, Q$ are concurrent then show that $\angle BCD=90^{\circ}$.

2010 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 22

Tags: parabola , geometry , geometric transformation , reflection , trapezoid , symmetry , conic

A circle centered at a point $F$ and a parabola with focus $F$ have two common points. Prove that there exist four points $A, B, C, D$ on the circle such that the lines $AB, BC, CD$ and $DA$ touch the parabola.

2006 Hong kong National Olympiad, 3

Tags: circumcircle , symmetry , power of a point , radical axis , geometry

A convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ with $AC \neq BD$ is inscribed in a circle with center $O$. Let $E$ be the intersection of diagonals $AC$ and $BD$. If $P$ is a point inside $ABCD$ such that $\angle PAB+\angle PCB=\angle PBC+\angle PDC=90^\circ$, prove that $O$, $P$ and $E$ are collinear.

2003 All-Russian Olympiad, 4

Tags: symmetry , ceiling function , geometry , rectangle , combinatorics

Find the greatest natural number $N$ such that, for any arrangement of the numbers $1, 2, \ldots, 400$ in a chessboard $20 \times 20$, there exist two numbers in the same row or column, which differ by at least $N.$

2009 National Olympiad First Round, 33

Tags: symmetry , geometry , power of a point

$ AL$, $ BM$, and $ CN$ are the medians of $ \triangle ABC$. $ K$ is the intersection of medians. If $ C,K,L,M$ are concyclic and $ AB \equal{} \sqrt 3$, then the median $ CN$ = ? $\textbf{(A)}\ 1 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \sqrt 3 \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \frac {3\sqrt3}{2} \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 3 \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \text{None}$

2013 China Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: symmetry , number theory

For a positive integer $N>1$ with unique factorization $N=p_1^{\alpha_1}p_2^{\alpha_2}\dotsb p_k^{\alpha_k}$, we define \[\Omega(N)=\alpha_1+\alpha_2+\dotsb+\alpha_k.\] Let $a_1,a_2,\dotsc, a_n$ be positive integers and $p(x)=(x+a_1)(x+a_2)\dotsb (x+a_n)$ such that for all positive integers $k$, $\Omega(P(k))$ is even. Show that $n$ is an even number.

2019 Thailand TST, 1

Tags: symmetry , angle chasing , miquel point , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $AB=AC$, and let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$. Let $P$ be a point such that $PB<PC$ and $PA$ is parallel to $BC$. Let $X$ and $Y$ be points on the lines $PB$ and $PC$, respectively, so that $B$ lies on the segment $PX$, $C$ lies on the segment $PY$, and $\angle PXM=\angle PYM$. Prove that the quadrilateral $APXY$ is cyclic.

1998 German National Olympiad, 6a

Tags: system of equations , symmetry , power , real , algebra

Find all real pairs $(x,y)$ that solve the system of equations \begin{align} x^5 &= 21x^3+y^3 \\ y^5 &= x^3+21y^3. \end{align}

2011 All-Russian Olympiad, 4

Tags: algebra , polynomial , modular arithmetic , symmetry , rectangle , combinatorics

There are some counters in some cells of $100\times 100$ board. Call a cell [i]nice[/i] if there are an even number of counters in adjacent cells. Can exactly one cell be [i]nice[/i]? [i]K. Knop[/i]

1985 Traian Lălescu, 1.1

Tags: analytic geometry , symmetry , geometry

We are given two concurrent lines $ d_1 $ and $ d_2. $ Find, analytically, the acute angle formed by them such that for any point $ A $ the equation $ A=A_4 $ holds, where $ A_1 $ is the symmetric of $ A $ with respect to $ d_1, $ $ A_2 $ is the symmetric of $ A_1 $ with respect to $ d_2, $ $ A_3 $ is the symmetric of $ A_2 $ with respect to $ d_1, $ and $ A_4 $ is the symmetric of $ A_3 $ with respect to $ d_2. $

2014 China National Olympiad, 1

Tags: geometry , incenter , ratio , symmetry , circumcircle , trigonometry , angle bisector

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $AB>AC$. Let $D$ be the foot of the internal angle bisector of $A$. Points $F$ and $E$ are on $AC,AB$ respectively such that $B,C,F,E$ are concyclic. Prove that the circumcentre of $DEF$ is the incentre of $ABC$ if and only if $BE+CF=BC$.

2006 Pan African, 6

Tags: symmetry , geometric transformation , rotation , asymptote , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a right angled triangle at $A$. Denote $D$ the foot of the altitude through $A$ and $O_1, O_2$ the incentres of triangles $ADB$ and $ADC$. The circle with centre $A$ and radius $AD$ cuts $AB$ in $K$ and $AC$ in $L$. Show that $O_1, O_2, K$ and $L$ are on a line.