Olympiad problems

2019 Azerbaijan BMO TST, 2

Tags: geometry , perpendicular bisector , orthocenter , perpendicular , perpendicularity , tangent , circumcircle

Let $ABC$ be a triangle inscribed in circle $\Gamma$ with center $O$. Let $H$ be the orthocenter of triangle $ABC$ and let $K$ be the midpoint of $OH$. Tangent of $\Gamma$ at $B$ intersects the perpendicular bisector of $AC$ at $L$. Tangent of $\Gamma$ at $C$ intersects the perpendicular bisector of $AB$ at $M$. Prove that $AK$ and $LM$ are perpendicular. by Michael Sarantis, Greece

2019 Polish MO Finals, 1

Tags: concyclic , orthocenter , tangent , phantom point , geometry

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle. Points $X$ and $Y$ lie on the segments $AB$ and $AC$, respectively, such that $AX=AY$ and the segment $XY$ passes through the orthocenter of the triangle $ABC$. Lines tangent to the circumcircle of the triangle $AXY$ at points $X$ and $Y$ intersect at point $P$. Prove that points $A, B, C, P$ are concyclic.

Mexican Quarantine Mathematical Olympiad, #3

Tags: concyclic , tangent , geometry

Let $\Gamma_1$ and $\Gamma_2$ be circles intersecting at points $A$ and $B$. A line through $A$ intersects $\Gamma_1$ and $\Gamma_2$ at $C$ and $D$ respectively. Let $P$ be the intersection of the lines tangent to $\Gamma_1$ at $A$ and $C$, and let $Q$ be the intersection of the lines tangent to $\Gamma_2$ at $A$ and $D$. Let $X$ be the second intersection point of the circumcircles of $BCP$ and $BDQ$, and let $Y$ be the intersection of lines $AB$ and $PQ$. Prove that $C$, $D$, $X$ and $Y$ are concyclic. [i]Proposed by Ariel García[/i]

2024 Israel TST, P1

Tags: tangent , angle bisector , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle and let $D$ be a point on $BC$ so that $AD$ bisects the angle $\angle BAC$. The common tangents of the circles $(BAD)$, $(CAD)$ meet at the point $A'$. The points $B'$, $C'$ are defined similarly. Show that $A'$, $B'$, $C'$ are collinear.

2017 Saudi Arabia JBMO TST, 3

Tags: tangent , geometry , fixed point , perpendicular , orthocenter

Let $(O)$ be a circle, and $BC$ be a chord of $(O)$ such that $BC$ is not a diameter. Let $A$ be a point on the larger arc $BC$ of $(O)$, and let $E, F$ be the feet of the perpendiculars from $B$ and $C$ to $AC$ and $AB$, respectively. 1. Prove that the tangents to $(AEF)$ at $E$ and $F$ intersect at a fixed point $M$ when $A$ moves on the larger arc $BC$ of $(O)$. 2. Let $T$ be the intersection of $EF$ and $BC$, and let $H$ be the orthocenter of $ABC$. Prove that $TH$ is perpendicular to $AM$.

2018 Balkan MO Shortlist, G2

Tags: geometry , perpendicular bisector , orthocenter , perpendicular , perpendicularity , tangent , circumcircle

Let $ABC$ be a triangle inscribed in circle $\Gamma$ with center $O$. Let $H$ be the orthocenter of triangle $ABC$ and let $K$ be the midpoint of $OH$. Tangent of $\Gamma$ at $B$ intersects the perpendicular bisector of $AC$ at $L$. Tangent of $\Gamma$ at $C$ intersects the perpendicular bisector of $AB$ at $M$. Prove that $AK$ and $LM$ are perpendicular. by Michael Sarantis, Greece

2022 Turkey EGMO TST, 5

Tags: tangent , line , circles , geometry

We are given three points $A,B,C$ on a semicircle. The tangent lines at $A$ and $B$ to the semicircle meet the extension of the diameter at points $M,N$ respectively. The line passing through $A$ that is perpendicular to the diameter meets $NC$ at $R$, and the line passing through $B$ that is perpendicular to the diameter meets $MC$ at $S$. If the line $RS$ meets the extension of the diameter at $Z$, prove that $ZC$ is tangent to the semicircle.

2010 Balkan MO Shortlist, G8

Tags: tangent , concurrency , circles , geometry

Let $c(0, R)$ be a circle with diameter $AB$ and $C$ a point, on it different than $A$ and $B$ such that $\angle AOC > 90^o$. On the radius $OC$ we consider the point $K$ and the circle $(c_1)$ with center $K$ and radius $KC = R_1$. We draw the tangents $AD$ and $AE$ from $A$ to the circle $(c_1)$. Prove that the straight lines $AC, BK$ and $DE$ are concurrent

2015 Peru IMO TST, 8

Tags: inversion , circles , tangent , geometry

Let $I$ be the incenter of the $ABC$ triangle. The circumference that passes through $I$ and has center in $A$ intersects the circumscribed circumference of the $ABC$ triangle at points $M$ and $N$. Prove that the line $MN$ is tangent to the inscribed circle of the $ABC$ triangle.

2016 Portugal MO, 4

Tags: tangent , geometry , parallelogram , equal angles , angle

Let $[ABCD]$ be a parallelogram with $AB <BC$ and let $E, F$ be points on the circle that passes through $A, B$ and $C$ such that $DE$ and $DF$ are tangents to this circle. Knowing that $\angle ADE = \angle CDF$ , determine $\angle ABC$. [img]https://cdn.artofproblemsolving.com/attachments/5/e/4140b92730e9d382df49ac05ca4e8ba48332dc.png[/img]

2023 Argentina National Olympiad, 3

Tags: geometry , tangent

Let $ABC$ be a triangle and $M$ be the middle point of $BC$. Let $\Omega$ be the circumference such as $A,B,C \in \Omega$. Let $P$ be the intersection of $\Omega$ and $AM$. $AF$ is a hight of the triangle, with $F\in BC$, and $H$ the orthocenter.Additionally the intersections of $MH$ and $PF$ with $\Omega$ are $K$ and $T$ respectibly. Demonstrate that the circumscribed circumference of the traingle $KTF$ is tangent with $BC$.

2012 Tournament of Towns, 5

Tags: reflection , angle bisector , congruent triangles , incircle , tangent , geometry

Let $\ell$ be a tangent to the incircle of triangle $ABC$. Let $\ell_a,\ell_b$ and $\ell_c$ be the respective images of $\ell$ under reflection across the exterior bisector of $\angle A,\angle B$ and $\angle C$. Prove that the triangle formed by these lines is congruent to $ABC$.

2001 Kazakhstan National Olympiad, 7

Tags: tangent , geometry , concyclic , circles

Two circles $ w_1 $ and $ w_2 $ intersect at two points $ P $ and $ Q $. The common tangent to $ w_1 $ and $ w_2 $, which is closer to the point $ P $ than to $ Q $, touches these circles at $ A $ and $ B $, respectively. The tangent to $ w_1 $ at the point $ P $ intersects $ w_2 $ at the point $ E $ (different from $ P $), and the tangent to $ w_2 $ at the point $ P $ intersects $ w_1 $ at $ F $ (different from $ P $). Let $ H $ and $ K $ be points on the rays $ AF $ and $ BE $, respectively, such that $ AH = AP $ and $ BK = BP $. Prove that the points $ A $, $ H $, $ Q $, $ K $ and $ B $ lie on the same circle.

2018 Dutch IMO TST, 4

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

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 $C$.

2020-IMOC, G6

Tags: tangent , concurrency , midpoint , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle, and $M_a, M_b, M_c$ be the midpoints of $BC, CA, AB$, respectively. Extend $M_bM_c$ so that it intersects $\odot (ABC)$ at $P$. Let $AP$ and $BC$ intersect at $Q$. Prove that the tangent at $A$ to $\odot(ABC)$ and the tangent at $P$ to $\odot (P QM_a)$ intersect on line $BC$. (Li4)

2017 IMO, 4

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , tangent

Let $R$ and $S$ be different points on a circle $\Omega$ such that $RS$ is not a diameter. Let $\ell$ be the tangent line to $\Omega$ at $R$. Point $T$ is such that $S$ is the midpoint of the line segment $RT$. Point $J$ is chosen on the shorter arc $RS$ of $\Omega$ so that the circumcircle $\Gamma$ of triangle $JST$ intersects $\ell$ at two distinct points. Let $A$ be the common point of $\Gamma$ and $\ell$ that is closer to $R$. Line $AJ$ meets $\Omega$ again at $K$. Prove that the line $KT$ is tangent to $\Gamma$. [i]Proposed by Charles Leytem, Luxembourg[/i]

2004 Tournament Of Towns, 4

Tags: tangent , circles , geometry , collinear

Two circles intersect in points $A$ and $B$. Their common tangent nearer $B$ touches the circles at points $E$ and $F$, and intersects the extension of $AB$ at the point $M$. The point $K$ is chosen on the extention of $AM$ so that $KM = MA$. The line $KE$ intersects the circle containing $E$ again at the point $C$. The line $KF$ intersects the circle containing $F$ again at the point $D$. Prove that the points $A, C$ and $D$ are collinear.

Brazil L2 Finals (OBM) - geometry, 2004.5

Tags: circumcenter , right triangle , right angle , tangent , geometry

Let $D$ be the midpoint of the hypotenuse $AB$ of a right triangle $ABC$. Let $O_1$ and $O_2$ be the circumcenters of the $ADC$ and $DBC$ triangles, respectively. a) Prove that $\angle O_1DO_2$ is right. b) Prove that $AB$ is tangent to the circle of diameter $O_1O_2$ .

2013 Korea Junior Math Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , pentagon , perpendicular , tangent , circles

A pentagon $ABCDE$ is inscribed in a circle $O$, and satises $AB = BC , AE = DE$. The circle that is tangent to $DE$ at $E$ and passing $A$ hits $EC$ at $F$ and $BF$ at $G (\ne F)$. Let $DG\cap O = H (\ne D)$. Prove that the tangent to $O$ at $E$ is perpendicular to $HA$.

2017 Saudi Arabia JBMO TST, 2

Tags: tangent , circumcircle , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle inscribed in circle $(O)$ such that points $B, C$ are fixed, while $A$ moves on major arc $BC$ of $(O)$. The tangents through $B$ and $C$ to $(O)$ intersect at $P$. The circle with diameter $OP$ intersects $AC$ and $AB$ at $D$ and $E$, respectively. Prove that $DE$ is tangent to a fixed circle whose radius is half the radius of $(O)$.

1999 Denmark MO - Mohr Contest, 1

Tags: parabola , tangent , conic , circles

In a coordinate system, a circle with radius $7$ and center is on the y-axis placed inside the parabola with equation $y = x^2$ , so that it just touches the parabola in two points. Determine the coordinate set for the center of the circle.

2023 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 22

Tags: geometry , tangent , incircle , projective geometry

Let $ABC$ be a scalene triangle, $M$ be the midpoint of $BC,P$ be the common point of $AM$ and the incircle of $ABC$ closest to $A$, and $Q$ be the common point of the ray $AM$ and the excircle farthest from $A$. The tangent to the incircle at $P$ meets $BC$ at point $X$, and the tangent to the excircle at $Q$ meets $BC$ at $Y$. Prove that $MX=MY$.

2006 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 6

Tags: geometry , construction , tangent , circles

a) Given a segment $AB$ with a point $C$ inside it, which is the chord of a circle of radius $R$. Inscribe in the formed segment a circle tangent to point $C$ and to the circle of radius $R$. b) Given a segment $AB$ with a point $C$ inside it, which is the point of tangency of a circle of radius $r$. Draw through $A$ and $B$ a circle tangent to a circle of radius $r$.

Indonesia MO Shortlist - geometry, g6

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , tangent , tangent circle

Given an $ABC$ acute triangle with $O$ the center of the circumscribed circle. Suppose that $\omega$ is a circle that is tangent to the line $AO$ at point $A$ and also tangent to the line $BC$. Prove that $\omega$ is also tangent to the circumcircle of the triangle $BOC$.

2008 Balkan MO Shortlist, G6

Tags: altitude , geometry , collinear , circles , tangent , median

On triangle $ABC$ the $AM$ ($M\in BC$) is median and $BB_1$ and $CC_1$ ($B_1 \in AC,C_1 \in AB$) are altitudes. The stright line $d$ is perpendicular to $AM$ at the point $A$ and intersect the lines $BB_1$ and $CC_1$ at the points $E$ and $F$ respectively. Let denoted with $\omega$ the circle passing through the points $E, M$ and $F$ and with $\omega_1$ and with $\omega_2$ the circles that are tangent to segment $EF$ and with $\omega$ at the arc $EF$ which is not contain the point $M$. If the points $P$ and $Q$ are intersections points for $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ then prove that the points $P, Q$ and $M$ are collinear.