Olympiad problems

Kyiv City MO Seniors 2003+ geometry, 2011.11.4.1

Inside the parallelogram $ABCD$ are the circles $\gamma_1$ and $\gamma_2$, which are externally tangent at the point $K$. The circle $\gamma_1$ touches the sides $AD$ and $AB$ of the parallelogram, and the circle $\gamma_2$ touches the sides $CD$ and $CB$. Prove that the point $K$ lies on the diagonal $AC$ of the paralelogram.

2020 Ukrainian Geometry Olympiad - April, 3

Tags: tangent , geometry , equal angles , circles

The angle $POQ$ is given ($OP$ and $OQ$ are rays). Let $M$ and $N$ be points inside the angle $POQ$ such that $\angle POM = \angle QON$ and $\angle POM < \angle PON$. Consider two circles: one touches the rays $OP$ and $ON$, the other touches the rays $OM$ and $OQ$. Denote by $B$ and $C$ the points of their intersection. Prove that $\angle POC = \angle QOB$.

2016 Oral Moscow Geometry Olympiad, 5

Tags: geometry , fixed point , fixed , tangent

From point $A$ to circle $\omega$ tangent $AD$ and arbitrary a secant intersecting a circle at points $B$ and $C$ (B lies between points $A$ and $C$). Prove that the circle passing through points $C$ and $D$ and touching the straight line $BD$, passes through a fixed point (other than $D$).

1994 Abels Math Contest (Norwegian MO), 1b

Tags: geometry , angle bisector , equal segments , tangent

Let $C$ be a point on the extension of the diameter $AB$ of a circle. A line through $C$ is tangent to the circle at point $N$. The bisector of $\angle ACN$ meets the lines $AN$ and $BN$ at $P$ and $Q$ respectively. Prove that $PN = QN$.

2017 All-Russian Olympiad, 2

Tags: tangent , geometry , isosceles , circumcircle

Let $ABC$ be an acute angled isosceles triangle with $AB=AC$ and circumcentre $O$. Lines $BO$ and $CO$ intersect $AC, AB$ respectively at $B', C'$. A straight line $l$ is drawn through $C'$ parallel to $AC$. Prove that the line $l$ is tangent to the circumcircle of $\triangle B'OC$.

Cono Sur Shortlist - geometry, 2005.G6

Tags: tangent , ratio , geometry , circles

Let $AM$ and $AN$ be the tangents to a circle $\Gamma$ drawn from a point $A$ ($M$ and $N$ lie on the circle). A line passing through $A$ cuts $\Gamma$ at $B$ and $C$, with B between $A$ and $C$ such that $AB: BC = 2: 3$. If $P$ is the intersection point of $AB$ and $MN$, calculate the ratio $AP: CP$ .

2020 IMO Shortlist, G8

Tags: geometry , incenter , circumcircle , tangent

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with incenter $I$ and circumcircle $\Gamma$. Circles $\omega_{B}$ passing through $B$ and $\omega_{C}$ passing through $C$ are tangent at $I$. Let $\omega_{B}$ meet minor arc $AB$ of $\Gamma$ at $P$ and $AB$ at $M\neq B$, and let $\omega_{C}$ meet minor arc $AC$ of $\Gamma$ at $Q$ and $AC$ at $N\neq C$. Rays $PM$ and $QN$ meet at $X$. Let $Y$ be a point such that $YB$ is tangent to $\omega_{B}$ and $YC$ is tangent to $\omega_{C}$. Show that $A,X,Y$ are collinear.

1949 Putnam, B6

Tags: tangent , geometry

Let $C$ be a closed convex curve with a continuously turning tangent and let $O$ be a point inside $C.$ For each point $P$ on $C$ we define $T(P)$ as follows: Draw the tangent to $C$ at $P$ and from $O$ drop the perpendicular to that tangent. Then $T(P)$ is the point at which $C$ intersects this perpendicular. Starting now with a point $P_{0}$ on $C$, define points $P_n$ by $P_n =T(P_{n-1}).$ Prove that the points $P_{n}$ approach a limit and characterize all possible limit points. (You may assume that $T$ is continuous.)

2018 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 7

Tags: geometry , median , isogonal lines , tangent

Let $B_1,C_1$ be the midpoints of sides $AC,AB$ of a triangle $ABC$ respectively. The tangents to the circumcircle at $B$ and $C$ meet the rays $CC_1,BB_1$ at points $K$ and $L$ respectively. Prove that $\angle BAK = \angle CAL$.

2017 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 5

Tags: midpoint , square , tangent , geometry

A square $ABCD$ is given. Two circles are inscribed into angles $A$ and $B$, and the sum of their diameters is equal to the sidelength of the square. Prove that one of their common tangents passes through the midpoint of $AB$.

2018 Dutch IMO TST, 4

Tags: circumcircle , tangent , geometry , incenter , arc midpoint

In a non-isosceles triangle $ABC$ the centre of the incircle is denoted by $I$. The other intersection point of the angle bisector of $\angle BAC$ and the circumcircle of $\vartriangle ABC$ is $D$. The line through $I$ perpendicular to $AD$ intersects $BC$ in $F$. The midpoint of the circle arc $BC$ on which $A$ lies, is denoted by $M$. The other intersection point of the line $MI$ and the circle through $B, I$ and $C$, is denoted by $N$. Prove that $FN$ is tangent to the circle through $B, I$ and $C$.

1903 Eotvos Mathematical Competition, 3

Tags: tangent , geometry , equal angles

Let $A,B,C,D$ be the vertices of a rhombus, let $k_1$ be the circle through $B,C$ and $D$, let $k_2$ be the circle through $A,C$ and $D$, let $k_3$ be the circle through $A,B$ and $D$, let $k_4$ be the circle through $A,B$ and $C$. Prove that the tangents to $k_1$ and $k_3$ at $B$ form the same angle as the tangents to $k_2$ and $k_4$ at $A$.

2021 Macedonian Mathematical Olympiad, Problem 3

Tags: geometry , trapezoid , tangent , circles , cyclic quadrilateral , parallel lines , angle chasing

Let $ABCD$ be a trapezoid with $AD \parallel BC$ and $\angle BCD < \angle ABC < 90^\circ$. Let $E$ be the intersection point of the diagonals $AC$ and $BD$. The circumcircle $\omega$ of $\triangle BEC$ intersects the segment $CD$ at $X$. The lines $AX$ and $BC$ intersect at $Y$, while the lines $BX$ and $AD$ intersect at $Z$. Prove that the line $EZ$ is tangent to $\omega$ iff the line $BE$ is tangent to the circumcircle of $\triangle BXY$.

2010 Germany Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: geometry , cyclic quadrilateral , projective geometry , tangent , power of a point

Given a cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$, let the diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ meet at $E$ and the lines $AD$ and $BC$ meet at $F$. The midpoints of $AB$ and $CD$ are $G$ and $H$, respectively. Show that $EF$ is tangent at $E$ to the circle through the points $E$, $G$ and $H$. [i]Proposed by David Monk, United Kingdom[/i]

2022 Iran Team Selection Test, 8

Tags: tangent , radical axis , geometry

In triangle $ABC$, with $AB<AC$, $I$ is the incenter, $E$ is the intersection of $A$-excircle and $BC$. Point $F$ lies on the external angle bisector of $BAC$ such that $E$ and $F$ lieas on the same side of the line $AI$ and $\angle AIF=\angle AEB$. Point $Q$ lies on $BC$ such that $\angle AIQ=90$. Circle $\omega_b$ is tangent to $FQ$ and $AB$ at $B$, circle $\omega_c$ is tangent to $FQ$ and $AC$ at $C$ and both circles pass through the inside of triangle $ABC$. if $M$ is the Midpoint od the arc $BC$, which does not contain $A$, prove that $M$ lies on the radical axis of $\omega_b$ and $\omega_c$. Proposed by Amirmahdi Mohseni

2002 Junior Balkan Team Selection Tests - Romania, 3

Tags: circles , concurrency , tangent , geometry

Let $C_1(O_1)$ and $ C_2(O_2)$ be two circles such that $C_1$ passes through $O_2$. Point $M$ lies on $C_1$ such that $M \notin O_1O_2$. The tangents from $M$ at $O_2$ meet again $C_1$ at $A$ and $B$. Prove that the tangents from $A$ and $B$ at $C_2$ - others than $MA$ and $MB$ - meet at a point located on $C_1$.

2023 JBMO TST - Turkey, 3

Tags: geometry , tangent

Let $ABC$ is triangle and $D \in AB$,$E \in AC$ such that $DE//BC$. Let $(ABC)$ meets with $(BDE)$ and $(CDE)$ at the second time $K,L$ respectively. $BK$ and $CL$ intersect at $T$. Prove that $TA$ is tangent to the $(ABC)$

2005 iTest, 21

Tags: geometry , tangent

Two circles have a common internal tangent of length $17$ and a common external tangent of length $25$. Find the product of the radii of the two circles.

Russian TST 2021, P3

Tags: geometry , incenter , circumcircle , tangent

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with incenter $I$ and circumcircle $\Gamma$. Circles $\omega_{B}$ passing through $B$ and $\omega_{C}$ passing through $C$ are tangent at $I$. Let $\omega_{B}$ meet minor arc $AB$ of $\Gamma$ at $P$ and $AB$ at $M\neq B$, and let $\omega_{C}$ meet minor arc $AC$ of $\Gamma$ at $Q$ and $AC$ at $N\neq C$. Rays $PM$ and $QN$ meet at $X$. Let $Y$ be a point such that $YB$ is tangent to $\omega_{B}$ and $YC$ is tangent to $\omega_{C}$. Show that $A,X,Y$ are collinear.

1999 Argentina National Olympiad, 2

Tags: tangent , segment , circles , geometry

Let $C_1$ and $C_2$ be the outer circumferences of centers $O_1$ and $O_2$, respectively. The two tangents to the circumference $C_2$ are drawn by $O_1$, intersecting $C_1$ at $P$ and $P'$. The two tangents to the circumference $C_1$ are drawn by $O_2$, intersecting $C_2$ at $Q$ and $Q'$. Prove that the segment $PP'$ is equal to the segment $QQ'$.

2013 Saudi Arabia BMO TST, 7

Tags: excircle , tangent , geometry

The excircle $\omega_B$ of triangle $ABC$ opposite $B$ touches side $AC$, rays $BA$ and $BC$ at $B_1, C_1$ and $A_1$, respectively. Point $D$ lies on major arc $A_1C_1$ of $\omega_B$. Rays $DA_1$ and $C_1B_1$ meet at $E$. Lines $AB_1$ and $BE$ meet at $F$. Prove that line $FD$ is tangent to $\omega_B$ (at $D$).

1952 Moscow Mathematical Olympiad, 225

Tags: tangent , geometry , perpendicular

From a point $C$, tangents $CA$ and $CB$ are drawn to a circle $O$. From an arbitrary point $N$ on the circle, perpendiculars $ND, NE, NF$ are drawn on $AB, CA$ and $CB$, respectively. Prove that the length of $ND$ is the mean proportional of the lengths of $NE$ and $NF$.

2019 EGMO, 3

Tags: trigonometry , tangent , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle such that $\angle CAB > \angle ABC$, and let $I$ be its incentre. Let $D$ be the point on segment $BC$ such that $\angle CAD = \angle ABC$. Let $\omega$ be the circle tangent to $AC$ at $A$ and passing through $I$. Let $X$ be the second point of intersection of $\omega$ and the circumcircle of $ABC$. Prove that the angle bisectors of $\angle DAB$ and $\angle CXB$ intersect at a point on line $BC$.

Indonesia MO Shortlist - geometry, g1

Tags: tangent , alttiudes , geometry

In triangle $ABC$, let $D$ be the midpoint of $BC$, and $BE$, $CF$ are the altitudes. Prove that $DE$ and $DF$ are both tangents to the circumcircle of triangle $AEF$

2011 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 15

Tags: geometry , tangent , equal area , quadrilateral , area , circles

Given a circle with center $O$ and radius equal to $1$. $AB$ and $AC$ are the tangents to this circle from point $A$. Point $M$ on the circle is such that the areas of quadrilaterals $OBMC$ and $ABMC$ are equal. Find $MA$.