Olympiad problems

2008 AMC 12/AHSME, 24

Tags: trigonometry , analytic geometry , geometry , circumcircle , hmmt , exterior angle , trig identities

Triangle $ ABC$ has $ \angle C \equal{} 60^{\circ}$ and $ BC \equal{} 4$. Point $ D$ is the midpoint of $ BC$. What is the largest possible value of $ \tan{\angle BAD}$? $ \textbf{(A)} \ \frac {\sqrt {3}}{6} \qquad \textbf{(B)} \ \frac {\sqrt {3}}{3} \qquad \textbf{(C)} \ \frac {\sqrt {3}}{2\sqrt {2}} \qquad \textbf{(D)} \ \frac {\sqrt {3}}{4\sqrt {2} \minus{} 3} \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 1$

2011 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 766

Tags: calculus , integration , function , trigonometry , inequalities , calculus computations

Let $f(x)$ be a continuous function defined on $0\leq x\leq \pi$ and satisfies $f(0)=1$ and \[\left\{\int_0^{\pi} (\sin x+\cos x)f(x)dx\right\}^2=\pi \int_0^{\pi}\{f(x)\}^2dx.\] Evaluate $\int_0^{\pi} \{f(x)\}^3dx.$

2002 Iran MO (3rd Round), 9

Tags: trigonometry , geometry , ratio , geometric transformation , reflection , invariant , trapezoid

Let $ M$ and $ N$ be points on the side $ BC$ of triangle $ ABC$, with the point $ M$ lying on the segment $ BN$, such that $ BM \equal{} CN$. Let $ P$ and $ Q$ be points on the segments $ AN$ and $ AM$, respectively, such that $ \measuredangle PMC \equal{}\measuredangle MAB$ and $ \measuredangle QNB \equal{}\measuredangle NAC$. Prove that $ \measuredangle QBC \equal{}\measuredangle PCB$.

2007 Vietnam Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: symmetry , geometry , geometric transformation , homothety , trigonometry , reflection , parallelogram

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with incricle $(I)$. $(K_{A})$ is the cricle such that $A\in (K_{A})$ and $AK_{A}\perp BC$ and it in-tangent for $(I)$ at $A_{1}$, similary we have $B_{1},C_{1}$. a) Prove that $AA_{1},BB_{1},CC_{1}$ are concurrent, called point-concurrent is $P$. b) Assume circles $(J_{A}),(J_{B}),(J_{C})$ are symmetry for excircles $(I_{A}),(I_{B}),(I_{C})$ across midpoints of $BC,CA,AB$ ,resp. Prove that $P_{P/(J_{A})}=P_{P/(J_{B})}=P_{P/(J_{C})}$. Note. If $(O;R)$ is a circle and $M$ is a point then $P_{M/(O)}=OM^{2}-R^{2}$.

2011 Belarus Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: algebra , functional equation , trigonometry , functional

Find all real $a$ such that there exists a function $f: R \to R$ satisfying the equation $f(\sin x )+ a f(\cos x) = \cos 2x$ for all real $x$. I.Voronovich

2005 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 73

Tags: calculus , integration , trigonometry , vector , function , derivative , calculus computations

Find the minimum value of $\int_0^{\pi} (a\sin x+b\sin 2x+c\sin 3x-x)^2\ dx$

III Soros Olympiad 1996 - 97 (Russia), 10.1

Tags: trigonometry , algebra

Find the smallest natural number $n$ for which the equality $\sin n^o= \sin (1997n)^o$ holds.

2007 Iran Team Selection Test, 2

Tags: analytic geometry , trigonometry , inequalities , circumcircle , geometry

Triangle $ABC$ is isosceles ($AB=AC$). From $A$, we draw a line $\ell$ parallel to $BC$. $P,Q$ are on perpendicular bisectors of $AB,AC$ such that $PQ\perp BC$. $M,N$ are points on $\ell$ such that angles $\angle APM$ and $\angle AQN$ are $\frac\pi2$. Prove that \[\frac{1}{AM}+\frac1{AN}\leq\frac2{AB}\]

2010 Korea - Final Round, 1

Tags: geometry , incenter , perimeter , trigonometry , inradius , inequalities

Given an arbitrary triangle $ ABC$, denote by $ P,Q,R$ the intersections of the incircle with sides $ BC, CA, AB$ respectively. Let the area of triangle $ ABC$ be $ T$, and its perimeter $ L$. Prove that the inequality \[\left(\frac {AB}{PQ}\right)^3 \plus{}\left(\frac {BC}{QR}\right)^3 \plus{}\left(\frac {CA}{RP}\right)^3 \geq \frac {2}{\sqrt {3}} \cdot \frac {L^2}{T}\] holds.

2008 APMO, 1

Tags: geometry , euler , circumcircle , incenter , geometric transformation , reflection , trigonometry

Let $ ABC$ be a triangle with $ \angle A < 60^\circ$. Let $ X$ and $ Y$ be the points on the sides $ AB$ and $ AC$, respectively, such that $ CA \plus{} AX \equal{} CB \plus{} BX$ and $ BA \plus{} AY \equal{} BC \plus{} CY$ . Let $ P$ be the point in the plane such that the lines $ PX$ and $ PY$ are perpendicular to $ AB$ and $ AC$, respectively. Prove that $ \angle BPC < 120^\circ$.

2013 AMC 12/AHSME, 21

Tags: calculus , trigonometry , logarithm

Consider \[A = \log (2013 + \log (2012 + \log (2011 + \log (\cdots + \log (3 + \log 2) \cdots )))).\] Which of the following intervals contains $ A $? $ \textbf{(A)} \ (\log 2016, \log 2017) $ $ \textbf{(B)} \ (\log 2017, \log 2018) $ $ \textbf{(C)} \ (\log 2018, \log 2019) $ $ \textbf{(D)} \ (\log 2019, \log 2020) $ $ \textbf{(E)} \ (\log 2020, \log 2021) $

2008 AIME Problems, 14

Tags: trigonometry , quadratic , geometric transformation , rotation , asymptote , function , geometry

Let $ \overline{AB}$ be a diameter of circle $ \omega$. Extend $ \overline{AB}$ through $ A$ to $ C$. Point $ T$ lies on $ \omega$ so that line $ CT$ is tangent to $ \omega$. Point $ P$ is the foot of the perpendicular from $ A$ to line $ CT$. Suppose $ AB \equal{} 18$, and let $ m$ denote the maximum possible length of segment $ BP$. Find $ m^{2}$.

2013 Lusophon Mathematical Olympiad, 2

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , trigonometry , perpendicular bisector

Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle. The circumference with diameter $AB$ intersects sides $AC$ and $BC$ at $E$ and $F$ respectively. The tangent lines to the circumference at the points $E$ and $F$ meet at $P$. Show that $P$ belongs to the altitude from $C$ of triangle $ABC$.

1954 Poland - Second Round, 6

Tags: trigonometry , inequalities

Prove that if $ x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_n $ are angles between $ 0^\circ $ and $ 180^\circ $, and $ n $ is any natural number greater than $ 1 $, then $$ \sin (x_1 + x_2 + \ldots + x_n) < \sin x_1 + \sin x_2 + \ldots + \sin x_n.$$

1988 IMO, 1

Tags: trigonometry , perimeter , geometry

Consider 2 concentric circle radii $ R$ and $ r$ ($ R > r$) with centre $ O.$ Fix $ P$ on the small circle and consider the variable chord $ PA$ of the small circle. Points $ B$ and $ C$ lie on the large circle; $ B,P,C$ are collinear and $ BC$ is perpendicular to $ AP.$ [b]i.)[/b] For which values of $ \angle OPA$ is the sum $ BC^2 \plus{} CA^2 \plus{} AB^2$ extremal? [b]ii.)[/b] What are the possible positions of the midpoints $ U$ of $ BA$ and $ V$ of $ AC$ as $ \angle OPA$ varies?

2014 China Team Selection Test, 4

Tags: geometry , circumcircle , geometric transformation , reflection , trigonometry , trig identities , law of sines

Given circle $O$ with radius $R$, the inscribed triangle $ABC$ is an acute scalene triangle, where $AB$ is the largest side. $AH_A, BH_B,CH_C$ are heights on $BC,CA,AB$. Let $D$ be the symmetric point of $H_A$ with respect to $H_BH_C$, $E$ be the symmetric point of $H_B$ with respect to $H_AH_C$. $P$ is the intersection of $AD,BE$, $H$ is the orthocentre of $\triangle ABC$. Prove: $OP\cdot OH$ is fixed, and find this value in terms of $R$. (Edited)

2009 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 431

Tags: calculus , integration , function , trigonometry , calculus computations

Consider the function $ f(\theta) \equal{} \int_0^1 |\sqrt {1 \minus{} x^2} \minus{} \sin \theta|dx$ in the interval of $ 0\leq \theta \leq \frac {\pi}{2}$. (1) Find the maximum and minimum values of $ f(\theta)$. (2) Evaluate $ \int_0^{\frac {\pi}{2}} f(\theta)\ d\theta$.

2014 Singapore Senior Math Olympiad, 19

Tags: trigonometry

In a triangle $\triangle ABC$ it is given that $(\sin A+\sin B):(\sin B+\sin C):(\sin C+\sin A)=9:10:11$. Find the value of $480\cos A$

1995 Moldova Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: trigonometry

Prove that for any positive integers $m{}$ and $n{}$ the number $\sum_{k=1}^{n} cos^{2m} \frac{k\pi}{2n+1}$ is not an integer.

1985 Iran MO (2nd round), 3

Tags: geometry , 3d geometry , vector , trigonometry , algebra

Find the angle between two common sections of the page $2x+y-z=0$ and the cone $4x^2-y^2+3z^2=0.$

1980 Putnam, A5

Tags: trigonometry , integration , polynomial , indefinite integral

Let $P(t)$ be a nonconstant polynomial with real coefficients. Prove that the system of simultaneous equations $$ \int_{0}^{x} P(t)\sin t \, dt =0, \;\;\;\; \int_{0}^{x} P(t) \cos t \, dt =0 $$ has only finitely many solutions $x.$

2003 IberoAmerican, 2

Tags: trigonometry , geometric transformation , reflection , circumcircle , power of a point , radical axis , geometry

In a square $ABCD$, let $P$ and $Q$ be points on the sides $BC$ and $CD$ respectively, different from its endpoints, such that $BP=CQ$. Consider points $X$ and $Y$ such that $X\neq Y$, in the segments $AP$ and $AQ$ respectively. Show that, for every $X$ and $Y$ chosen, there exists a triangle whose sides have lengths $BX$, $XY$ and $DY$.