Olympiad problems

1964 Vietnam National Olympiad, 1

Given an arbitrary angle $\alpha$, compute $cos \alpha + cos \big( \alpha +\frac{2\pi }{3 }\big) + cos \big( \alpha +\frac{4\pi }{3 }\big)$ and $sin \alpha + sin \big( \alpha +\frac{2\pi }{3 } \big) + sin \big( \alpha +\frac{4\pi }{3 } \big)$ . Generalize this result and justify your answer.

2014 Online Math Open Problems, 2

Tags: trigonometry , geometry

Consider two circles of radius one, and let $O$ and $O'$ denote their centers. Point $M$ is selected on either circle. If $OO' = 2014$, what is the largest possible area of triangle $OMO'$? [i]Proposed by Evan Chen[/i]

2013 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 893

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

Find the minimum value of $f(x)=\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} |\tan t-x|dt.$

2014 Contests, 4

Tags: real analysis , trigonometry

Let $f,g$ are defined in $(a,b)$ such that $f(x),g(x)\in\mathcal{C}^2$ and non-decreasing in an interval $(a,b)$ . Also suppose $f^{\prime \prime}(x)=g(x),g^{\prime \prime}(x)=f(x)$. Also it is given that $f(x)g(x)$ is linear in $(a,b)$. Show that $f\equiv 0 \text{ and } g\equiv 0$ in $(a,b)$.

2005 MOP Homework, 4

Tags: geometry , inradius , trigonometry , inequalities

Let $ABC$ be an obtuse triangle with $\angle A>90^{\circ}$, and let $r$ and $R$ denote its inradius and circumradius. Prove that \[\frac{r}{R} \le \frac{a\sin A}{a+b+c}.\]

2005 Bulgaria National Olympiad, 2

Tags: circumcircle , incenter , radical axis , geometry , power of a point , ratio , trigonometry

Consider two circles $k_{1},k_{2}$ touching externally at point $T$. a line touches $k_{2}$ at point $X$ and intersects $k_{1}$ at points $A$ and $B$. Let $S$ be the second intersection point of $k_{1}$ with the line $XT$ . On the arc $\widehat{TS}$ not containing $A$ and $B$ is chosen a point $C$ . Let $\ CY$ be the tangent line to $k_{2}$ with $Y\in k_{2}$ , such that the segment $CY$ does not intersect the segment $ST$ . If $I=XY\cap SC$ . Prove that : (a) the points $C,T,Y,I$ are concyclic. (b) $I$ is the excenter of triangle $ABC$ with respect to the side $BC$.

1987 IMO Longlists, 68

Tags: geometric inequality , trigonometric inequality , trigonometry , geometry

Let $\alpha,\beta,\gamma$ be positive real numbers such that $\alpha+\beta+\gamma < \pi$, $\alpha+\beta > \gamma$,$ \beta+\gamma > \alpha$, $\gamma + \alpha > \beta.$ Prove that with the segments of lengths $\sin \alpha, \sin \beta, \sin \gamma $ we can construct a triangle and that its area is not greater than \[A=\dfrac 18\left( \sin 2\alpha+\sin 2\beta+ \sin 2\gamma \right).\] [i]Proposed by Soviet Union[/i]

PEN G Problems, 9

Tags: polynomial , irrational number , trigonometry , algebra

Show that $\cos \frac{\pi}{7}$ is irrational.

2001 IMO Shortlist, 8

Tags: angle bisector , ratio , trigonometry , similar triangles , geometry

Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $\angle BAC = 60^{\circ}$. Let $AP$ bisect $\angle BAC$ and let $BQ$ bisect $\angle ABC$, with $P$ on $BC$ and $Q$ on $AC$. If $AB + BP = AQ + QB$, what are the angles of the triangle?

2013 BMT Spring, 6

Tags: algebra , polynomial , trigonometry

The [i]minimal polynomial[/i] of a complex number $r$ is the unique polynomial with rational coefficients of minimal degree with leading coefficient $1$ that has $r$ as a root. If $f$ is the minimal polynomial of $\cos\frac\pi7$, what is $f(-1)$?

2009 Putnam, A2

Tags: integration , function , derivative , trigonometry , logarithm , calculus

Functions $ f,g,h$ are differentiable on some open interval around $ 0$ and satisfy the equations and initial conditions \begin{align*}f'&=2f^2gh+\frac1{gh},\ f(0)=1,\\ g'&=fg^2h+\frac4{fh},\ g(0)=1,\\ h'&=3fgh^2+\frac1{fg},\ h(0)=1.\end{align*} Find an explicit formula for $ f(x),$ valid in some open interval around $ 0.$

2010 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 595

Tags: integration , trigonometry , logarithm , calculus , calculus computations

Evaluate $\int_{-\frac{\pi}{3}}^{\frac{\pi}{6}} \left|\frac{4\sin x}{\sqrt{3}\cos x-\sin x}\right|dx.$ 2009 Kumamoto University entrance exam/Medicine

2013 Princeton University Math Competition, 7

Tags: geometry , trapezoid , trigonometry

Given triangle $ABC$ and a point $P$ inside it, $\angle BAP=18^\circ$, $\angle CAP=30^\circ$, $\angle ACP=48^\circ$, and $AP=BC$. If $\angle BCP=x^\circ$, find $x$.

2018 AMC 12/AHSME, 9

Tags: trigonometry

Which of the following describes the largest subset of values of $y$ within the closed interval $[0,\pi]$ for which $$\sin(x+y)\leq \sin(x)+\sin(y)$$ for every $x$ between $0$ and $\pi$, inclusive? $\textbf{(A) } y=0 \qquad \textbf{(B) } 0\leq y\leq \frac{\pi}{4} \qquad \textbf{(C) } 0\leq y\leq \frac{\pi}{2} \qquad \textbf{(D) } 0\leq y\leq \frac{3\pi}{4} \qquad \textbf{(E) } 0\leq y\leq \pi $

Kvant 2020, M2594

Tags: algebra , trigonometry

It is known that for some $x{}$ and $y{}$ the sums $\sin x+ \cos y$ and $\sin y + \cos x$ are positive rational numbers. Prove that there exist natural numbers $m{}$ and $n{}$ such that $m\sin x+n\cos x$ is a natural number. [i]Proposed by N. Agakhanov[/i]

1990 AIME Problems, 7

Tags: graphing lines , trigonometry , analytic geometry , slope , ratio , calculus , integration

A triangle has vertices $P=(-8,5)$, $Q=(-15,-19)$, and $R=(1,-7)$. The equation of the bisector of $\angle P$ can be written in the form $ax+2y+c=0$. Find $a+c$.

1984 Canada National Olympiad, 4

Tags: geometry , trigonometry

An acute triangle has unit area. Show that there is a point inside the triangle whose distance from each of the vertices is at least $\frac{2}{\sqrt[4]{27}}$.

2010 Moldova National Olympiad, 11.4

Tags: trigonometry , number theory , limit

Let $ a_n\equal{}1\plus{}\dfrac1{2^2}\plus{}\dfrac1{3^2}\plus{}\cdots\plus{}\dfrac1{n^2}$ Find $ \lim_{n\to\infty}a_n$

2010 Stanford Mathematics Tournament, 9

Tags: geometry , incenter , algebra , circumcircle , system of equations , trigonometry

For an acute triangle $ABC$ and a point $X$ satisfying $\angle{ABX}+\angle{ACX}=\angle{CBX}+\angle{BCX}$. Find the minimum length of $AX$ if $AB=13$, $BC=14$, and $CA=15$.

2014 Singapore Senior Math Olympiad, 33

Tags: trigonometry , complex number

Find the value of $2(\sin2^{\circ}\tan1^{\circ}+\sin4^{\circ}\tan1^{\circ}+\cdots+\sin178^{\circ}\tan 1^{\circ})$

2014 AMC 10, 22

Tags: geometry , trigonometry , rectangle , angle bisector

In rectangle $ABCD$, $AB=20$ and $BC=10$. Let $E$ be a point on $\overline{CD}$ such that $\angle CBE=15^\circ$. What is $AE$? $ \textbf{(A)}\ \dfrac{20\sqrt3}3\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 10\sqrt3\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 18\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 11\sqrt3\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 20 $

1988 Dutch Mathematical Olympiad, 2

Tags: limit , sequence , trigonometry , recurrence relation , algebra

Given is a number $a$ with 0 $\le \alpha \le \pi$. A sequence $c_0,c_1, c_2,...$ is defined as $$c_0=\cos \alpha$$ $$C_{n+1}=\sqrt{\frac{1+c_n}{2}} \,\, for \,\,\, n=0,1,2,...$$ Calculate $\lim_{n\to \infty}2^{2n+1}(1-c_n)$

2009 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 509

Tags: algebra , calculus , integration , partial fractions , calculus computations , logarithm , trigonometry

Evaluate $ \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} \frac{\tan x}{1\plus{}\sin x}\ dx$.

2014 China Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: circumcircle , homothety , cyclic quadrilateral , geometric transformation , trigonometry , geometry

Let the circumcenter of triangle $ABC$ be $O$. $H_A$ is the projection of $A$ onto $BC$. The extension of $AO$ intersects the circumcircle of $BOC$ at $A'$. The projections of $A'$ onto $AB, AC$ are $D,E$, and $O_A$ is the circumcentre of triangle $DH_AE$. Define $H_B, O_B, H_C, O_C$ similarly. Prove: $H_AO_A, H_BO_B, H_CO_C$ are concurrent

2007 Bulgaria Team Selection Test, 1

Tags: inequalities , trigonometry , geometry , circumcircle

Let $ABC$ is a triangle with $\angle BAC=\frac{\pi}{6}$ and the circumradius equal to 1. If $X$ is a point inside or in its boundary let $m(X)=\min(AX,BX,CX).$ Find all the angles of this triangle if $\max(m(X))=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}.$