Found problems: 280
2004 Dutch Mathematical Olympiad, 4
Two circles $C_1$ and $C_2$ touch each other externally in a point $P$. At point $C_1$ there is a point $Q$ such that the tangent line in $Q$ at $C_1$ intersects the circle $C_2$ at points $A$ and $B$. The line $QP$ still intersects $C_2$ at point $C$.
Prove that triangle $ABC$ is isosceles.
Cono Sur Shortlist - geometry, 1993.1
Let $C_1$ and $C_2$ be two concentric circles and $C_3$ an outer circle to $C_1$ inner to $C_2$ and tangent to both. If the radius of $C_2$ is equal to $ 1$, how much must the radius of $C_1$ be worth, so that the area of is twice that of $C_3$?
Geometry Mathley 2011-12, 4.3
Let $ABC$ be a triangle not being isosceles at $A$. Let $(O)$ and $(I)$ denote the circumcircle and incircle of the triangle. $(I)$ touches $AC$ and $AB$ at $E, F$ respectively. Points $M$ and $N$ are on the circle $(I)$ such that $EM \parallel FN \parallel BC$. Let $P,Q$ be the intersections of $BM,CN$ and $(I)$. Prove that
i) $BC,EP, FQ$ are concurrent, and denote by $K$ the point of concurrency.
ii) the circumcircles of triangle $BPK, CQK$ are all tangent to $(I)$ and all pass through a common point on the circle $(O)$.
Nguyễn Minh Hà
1998 Denmark MO - Mohr Contest, 1
In the figure shown, the small circles have radius $1$. Calculate the area of the gray part of the figure.
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2020-21 KVS IOQM India, 24
Two circles $S_1$ and $S_2$, of radii $6$ units and $3$ units respectively, are tangent to each other, externally. Let $AC$ and $BD$ be their direct common tangents with $A$ and $B$ on $S_1$, and $C$ and $D$ on $S_2$. Find the area of quadrilateral $ABDC$ to the nearest Integer.
Estonia Open Junior - geometry, 2013.1.4
Inside a circle $c$ with the center $O$ there are two circles $c_1$ and $c_2$ which go through $O$ and are tangent to the circle $c$ at points $A$ and $B$ crespectively. Prove that the circles $c_1$ and $c_2$ have a common point which lies in the segment $AB$.
2021 Korea - Final Round, P5
The incenter and $A$-excenter of $\triangle{ABC}$ is $I$ and $O$. The foot from $A,I$ to $BC$ is $D$ and $E$. The intersection of $AD$ and $EO$ is $X$. The circumcenter of $\triangle{BXC}$ is $P$.
Show that the circumcircle of $\triangle{BPC}$ is tangent to the $A$-excircle if $X$ is on the incircle of $\triangle{ABC}$.
2023 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad, 9.6
Let $ABC$ be acute-angled triangle with circumcircle $\Gamma$. Points $H$ and $M$ are the orthocenter and the midpoint of $BC$ respectively. The line $HM$ meets the circumcircle $\omega$ of triangle $BHC$ at point $N\not= H$. Point $P$ lies on the arc $BC$ of $\omega$ not containing $H$ in such a way that $\angle HMP = 90^\circ$. The segment $PM$ meets $\Gamma$ at point $Q$. Points $B'$ and $C'$ are the reflections of $A$ about $B$ and $C$ respectively. Prove that the circumcircles of triangles $AB'C'$ and $PQN$ are tangent.
2021-IMOC, G11
The incircle of $\triangle ABC$ tangents $BC$, $CA$, $AB$ at $D$, $E$, $F$, respectively. The projections of $B$, $C$ to $AD$ are $U$, $V$, respectively; the projections of $C$, $A$ to $BE$ are $W$, $X$, respectively; and the projections of $A$, $B$ to $CF$ are $Y$, $Z$, respectively. Show that the circumcircle of the triangle formed by $UX$, $VY$, $WZ$ is tangent to the incircle of $\triangle ABC$.
2016 ELMO Problems, 6
Elmo is now learning olympiad geometry. In triangle $ABC$ with $AB\neq AC$, let its incircle be tangent to sides $BC$, $CA$, and $AB$ at $D$, $E$, and $F$, respectively. The internal angle bisector of $\angle BAC$ intersects lines $DE$ and $DF$ at $X$ and $Y$, respectively. Let $S$ and $T$ be distinct points on side $BC$ such that $\angle XSY=\angle XTY=90^\circ$. Finally, let $\gamma$ be the circumcircle of $\triangle AST$.
(a) Help Elmo show that $\gamma$ is tangent to the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC$.
(b) Help Elmo show that $\gamma$ is tangent to the incircle of $\triangle ABC$.
[i]James Lin[/i]
III Soros Olympiad 1996 - 97 (Russia), 11.3
A chord $AB$ is drawn in a certain circle. The smaller of the two arcs $AB$ corresponds to a central angle of $120^o$. A tangent $p$ to this arc is drawn. Two circles with radii $R$ and $r$ are constructed, touching this smaller arc $AB$ and straight lines $AB$ and $p$. Find the radius of the original circle.
2018 Thailand TST, 2
In triangle $ABC$, let $\omega$ be the excircle opposite to $A$. Let $D, E$ and $F$ be the points where $\omega$ is tangent to $BC, CA$, and $AB$, respectively. The circle $AEF$ intersects line $BC$ at $P$ and $Q$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $AD$. Prove that the circle $MPQ$ is tangent to $\omega$.
XMO (China) 2-15 - geometry, 6.5
As shown in the figure, $\odot O$ is the circumcircle of $\vartriangle ABC$, $\odot J$ is inscribed in $\odot O$ and is tangent to $AB$, $AC$ at points $D$ and E respectively, line segment $FG$ and $\odot O$ are tangent to point $A$, and $AF =AG=AD$, the circumscribed circle of $\vartriangle AFB$ intersects $\odot J$ at point $S$. Prove that the circumscribed circle of $\vartriangle ASG$ is tangent to $\odot J$.
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2003 Germany Team Selection Test, 2
Let $B$ be a point on a circle $S_1$, and let $A$ be a point distinct from $B$ on the tangent at $B$ to $S_1$. Let $C$ be a point not on $S_1$ such that the line segment $AC$ meets $S_1$ at two distinct points. Let $S_2$ be the circle touching $AC$ at $C$ and touching $S_1$ at a point $D$ on the opposite side of $AC$ from $B$. Prove that the circumcentre of triangle $BCD$ lies on the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$.
Kyiv City MO Seniors Round2 2010+ geometry, 2011.10.4
Let two circles be externally tangent at point $C$, with parallel diameters $A_1A_2, B_1B_2$ (i.e. the quadrilateral $A_1B_1B_2A_2$ is a trapezoid with bases $A_1A_2$ and $B_1B_2$ or parallelogram). Circle with the center on the common internal tangent to these two circles, passes through the intersection point of lines $A_1B_2$ and $A_2B_1$ as well intersects those lines at points $M, N$. Prove that the line $MN$ is perpendicular to the parallel diameters $A_1A_2, B_1B_2$.
(Yuri Biletsky)
Mathley 2014-15, 8
Two circles $(U)$ and $(V)$ intersect at $A,B$. A line d meets $(U), (V)$ at $P, Q$ and $R,S$ respectively. Let $t_P, t_Q, t_R,t_S$ be the tangents at $P,Q,R, S$ of the two circles. Another circle $(W)$ passes through through $A, B$. Prove that if the circumcircle of triangle that is formed by the intersections of $t_P,t_R, AB$ is tangent to $(W)$ then the circumcircle of triangle formed by $t_Q, t_S, AB$ is also tangent to $(W)$.
Tran Minh Ngoc, a student of Ho Chi Minh City College, Ho Chi Minh
2003 France Team Selection Test, 1
Let $B$ be a point on a circle $S_1$, and let $A$ be a point distinct from $B$ on the tangent at $B$ to $S_1$. Let $C$ be a point not on $S_1$ such that the line segment $AC$ meets $S_1$ at two distinct points. Let $S_2$ be the circle touching $AC$ at $C$ and touching $S_1$ at a point $D$ on the opposite side of $AC$ from $B$. Prove that the circumcentre of triangle $BCD$ lies on the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$.
2023 Kurschak Competition, 3
Given is a convex cyclic pentagon $ABCDE$ and a point $P$ inside it, such that $AB=AE=AP$ and $BC=CE$. The lines $AD$ and $BE$ intersect in $Q$. Points $R$ and $S$ are on segments $CP$ and $BP$ such that $DR=QR$ and $SR||BC$. Show that the circumcircles of $BEP$ and $PQS$ are tangent to each other.
Kyiv City MO Juniors Round2 2010+ geometry, 2011.9.4
Let two circles be externally tangent at point $C$, with parallel diameters $A_1A_2, B_1B_2$ (i.e. the quadrilateral $A_1B_1B_2A_2$ is a trapezoid with bases $A_1A_2$ and $B_1B_2$ or parallelogram). Circle with the center on the common internal tangent to these two circles, passes through the intersection point of lines $A_1B_2$ and $A_2B_1$ as well intersects those lines at points $M, N$. Prove that the line $MN$ is perpendicular to the parallel diameters $A_1A_2, B_1B_2$.
(Yuri Biletsky)
2011 Ukraine Team Selection Test, 9
Inside the inscribed quadrilateral $ ABCD $, a point $ P $ is marked such that $ \angle PBC = \angle PDA $, $ \angle PCB = \angle PAD $. Prove that there exists a circle that touches the straight lines $ AB $ and $ CD $, as well as the circles circumscribed by the triangles $ ABP $ and $ CDP $.
2018 Kyiv Mathematical Festival, 2
Let $M$ be the intersection point of the medians $AD$ and $BE$ of a right triangle $ABC$ ($\angle C=90^\circ$). It is known that the circumcircles of triangles $AEM$ and $CDM$ are tangent. Find the angle $\angle BMC.$
India EGMO 2022 TST, 5
Let $I$ and $I_A$ denote the incentre and excentre opposite to $A$ of scalene $\triangle ABC$ respectively. Let $A'$ be the antipode of $A$ in $\odot (ABC)$ and $L$ be the midpoint of arc $(BAC)$. Let $LB$ and $LC$ intersect $AI$ at points $Y$ and $Z$ respectively. Prove that $\odot (LYZ)$ is tangent to $\odot (A'II_A)$.
[i]~Mahavir Gandhi[/i]
2018 Israel National Olympiad, 6
In the corners of triangle $ABC$ there are three circles with the same radius. Each of them is tangent to two of the triangle's sides. The vertices of triangle $MNK$ lie on different sides of triangle $ABC$, and each edge of $MNK$ is also tangent to one of the three circles. Likewise, the vertices of triangle $PQR$ lie on different sides of triangle $ABC$, and each edge of $PQR$ is also tangent to one of the three circles (see picture below). Prove that triangles $MNK,PQR$ have the same inradius.
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V Soros Olympiad 1998 - 99 (Russia), 9.10
On the bisector of angle $A$ of triangle $ABC$, points $D$ and $F$ are taken inside the triangle so that $\angle DBC = \angle FBA$. Prove that:
a) $\angle DCB = \angle FCA$
b) a circle passing through $B$ and $F$ and tangent to the segment $BC$ is tangle to the circumscribed circle of the triangle $ABC$.
Geometry Mathley 2011-12, 8.4
Let $ABC$ a triangle inscribed in a circle $(O)$ with orthocenter $H$. Two lines $d_1$ and $d_2$ are mutually perpendicular at $H$. Let $d_1$ meet $BC,CA,AB$ at $X_1, Y_1,Z_1$ respectively. Let $A_1B_1C_1$ be a triangle formed by the line through $X_1$ perpendicular to $BC$, the line through $Y_1$ perpendicular to CA, the line through $Z_1$ perpendicular perpendicular to $AB$. Triangle $A_2B_2C_2$ is defined in the same manner. Prove that the circumcircles of triangles $A_1B_1C_1$ and $A_2B_2C_2$ touch each other at a point on $(O)$.
Nguyễn Văn Linh