Consider the property that each a element of a group $G$ satisfies $a ^ 2 = e$, where e is the identity element of the group. Which of the following statements is not always valid for a group $G$ with this property? (a) $G$ is commutative (b) $G$ has infinite or even order (c) $G$ is Noetherian (d) $G$ is vector space over $\mathbb{Z}_2$

Let the tangent line passing through a point $A$ outside the circle with center $O$ touches the circle at $B$ and $C$. Let $[BD]$ be the diameter of the circle. Let the lines $CD$ and $AB$ meet at $E$. If the lines $AD$ and $OE$ meet at $F$, find $|AF|/|FD|$.

Let ${f : \Bbb{R} \rightarrow \Bbb{R}}$ be a continuous and strictly increasing function for which \[ \displaystyle f^{-1}\left(\frac{f(x)+f(y)}{2}\right)(f(x)+f(y)) =(x+y)f\left(\frac{x+y}{2}\right) \] for all ${x,y \in \Bbb{R}} ({f^{-1}}$ denotes the inverse of ${f})$. Prove that there exist real constants ${a \neq 0}$ and ${b}$ such that ${f(x)=ax+b}$ for all ${x \in \Bbb{R}}.$ [i]Proposed by Zoltán Daróczy[/i]

Find the smallest number $n\in\mathbb{N}$, for which there exist distinct positive integers $a_i$, $i=1,2,\dots, n$ such that the expression $$\frac{(a_1+a_2+\dots+a_n)^2-2025}{a_1^2+a_2^2+\dots +a_n^2 } $$ is a positive integer. ([i]proposed by Marin Hristov[/i])

Can the numbers $1,2,...,121$ be written in the cells of an $11\times 11$ board in such a way that any two consecutive numbers are in adjacent cells (sharing a side), and all perfect squares are in the same column?

A number is written in each corner of the cube. On each step, each number is replaced with the average of three numbers in the three adjacent corners (all the numbers are replaced simultaneously). After ten such steps, every number returns to its initial value. Must all numbers have been originally equal? [i](3 points)[/i]

Find two three-digit numbers $x$ and $y$ such that the sum of all other three digit numbers is equal to $600x$.

The polynomial of seven variables $$ Q(x_1,x_2,\ldots,x_7)=(x_1+x_2+\ldots+x_7)^2+2(x_1^2+x_2^2+\ldots+x_7^2) $$ is represented as the sum of seven squares of the polynomials with nonnegative integer coefficients: $$ Q(x_1,\ldots,x_7)=P_1(x_1,\ldots,x_7)^2+P_2(x_1,\ldots,x_7)^2+\ldots+P_7(x_1,\ldots,x_7)^2. $$ Find all possible values of $P_1(1,1,\ldots,1)$. [i](A. Yuran)[/i]

Joaquim, José and João participate of the worship of triangle $ABC$. It is well known that $ABC$ is a random triangle, nothing special. According to the dogmas of the worship, when they form a triangle which is similar to $ABC$, they will get immortal. Nevertheless, there is a condition: each person must represent a vertice of the triangle. In this case, Joaquim will represent vertice $A$, José vertice $B$ and João will represent vertice $C$. Thus, they must form a triangle which is similar to $ABC$, in this order. Suppose all three points are in the Euclidean Plane. Once they are very excited to become immortal, they act in the following way: in each instant $t$, Joaquim, for example, will move with constant velocity $v$ to the point in the same semi-plan determined by the line which connects the other two points, and which would create a triangle similar to $ABC$ in the desired order. The other participants act in the same way. If the velocity of all of them is same, and if they initially have a finite, but sufficiently large life, determine if they can get immortal. [i]Observation: Initially, Joaquim, José and João do not represent three collinear points in the plane[/i]

Two right triangles are on a plane such that their medians (from the right angles to the hypotenuses) are parallel. Prove that the angle formed by one of the legs of one of the triangles and one of the legs of the other triangle is half the measure of the angle formed by the hypotenuses.

Consider the set $ S$ of all numbers of the form $ a(n)\equal{}n^2\plus{}n\plus{}1, n \in \mathbb{N}.$ Show that the product $ a(n)a(n\plus{}1)$ is in $ S$ for all $ n \in \mathbb{N}$ and give an example of two elements $ s,t$ of $ S$ such that $ s,t \notin S$.

Given that circle $ \omega$ is tangent internally to circle $ \Gamma$ at $ S.$ $ \omega$ touches the chord $ AB$ of $ \Gamma$ at $ T$. Let $ O$ be the center of $ \omega.$ Point $ P$ lies on the line $ AO.$ Show that $ PB\perp AB$ if and only if $ PS\perp TS.$

A number of signal lights are equally spaced along a one-way railroad track, labeled in oder $ 1,2, \ldots, N, N \geq 2.$ As a safety rule, a train is not allowed to pass a signal if any other train is in motion on the length of track between it and the following signal. However, there is no limit to the number of trains that can be parked motionless at a signal, one behind the other. (Assume the trains have zero length.) A series of $ K$ freight trains must be driven from Signal 1 to Signal $ N.$ Each train travels at a distinct but constant spped at all times when it is not blocked by the safety rule. Show that, regardless of the order in which the trains are arranged, the same time will elapse between the first train's departure from Signal 1 and the last train's arrival at Signal $ N.$

The triangle $ ABC$ has vertices in such manner that $ AB \equal{} 3, BC \equal{} 4,$ and $ AC \equal{} 5$. The inscribed circle is tangent to $ AB$ in $ C'$, $ BC$ in $ A'$ and $ AC$ in $ B'.$ What is the ratio between the area of the triangles $ A'B'C'$ and $ ABC$? A. 1/4 B. 1/5 C. 2/9 D. 4/21 E. 5/24

For $0 \leq x < \frac{\pi}{2} $ prove the inequality: $a^2\tan(x)\cdot(\cos(x))^{\frac{1}{3}}+b^2\sin{x}\geq 2xab$ where $a$ and $b$ are real numbers.

Find the least number of elements of a finite set $A$ such that there exists a function $f : \left\{1,2,3,\ldots \right\}\rightarrow A$ with the property: if $i$ and $j$ are positive integers and $i-j$ is a prime number, then $f(i)$ and $f(j)$ are distinct elements of $A$.

$S_{1}$ and $S_{2}$ are two circles that intersect at distinct points $P$ and $Q$. $\ell_{1}$ and $\ell_{2}$ are two parallel lines through $P$ and $Q$. $\ell_{1}$ intersects $S_{1}$ and $S_{2}$ at points $A_{1}$ and $A_{2}$, different from $P$, respectively. $\ell_{2}$ intersects $S_{1}$ and $S_{2}$ at points $B_{1}$ and $B_{2}$, different from $Q$, respectively. Show that the perimeters of the triangles $A_{1}QA_{2}$ and $B_{1}PB_{2}$ are equal.

(1) $D$ is an arbitary point in $\triangle{ABC}$. Prove that: \[ \frac{BC}{\min{AD,BD,CD}} \geq \{ \begin{array}{c} \displaystyle 2\sin{A}, \ \angle{A}< 90^o \\ \\ 2, \ \angle{A} \geq 90^o \end{array} \] (2)$E$ is an arbitary point in convex quadrilateral $ABCD$. Denote $k$ the ratio of the largest and least distances of any two points among $A$, $B$, $C$, $D$, $E$. Prove that $k \geq 2\sin{70^o}$. Can equality be achieved?

Let the intersections of $\odot O_1$ and $\odot O_2$ be $A$ and $B$. Point $R$ is on arc $AB$ of $\odot O_1$ and $T$ is on arc $AB$ on $\odot O_2$. $AR$ and $BR$ meet $\odot O_2$ at $C$ and $D$; $AT$ and $BT$ meet $\odot O_1$ at $Q$ and $P$. If $PR$ and $TD$ meet at $E$ and $QR$ and $TC$ meet at $F$, then prove: $AE \cdot BT \cdot BR = BF \cdot AT \cdot AR$.

Assume that the connected graph $G$ has $n$ vertices all with degree at least three. Prove that there exists a spanning tree of $G$ with more than $\frac{2}{9}n$ leaves.

The goal of this problem is to show that the maximum area of a polygon with a fixed number of sides and a fixed perimeter is achieved by a regular polygon. (a) Prove that the polygon with maximum area must be convex. (Hint: If any angle is concave, show that the polygon’s area can be increased.) (b) Prove that if two adjacent sides have different lengths, the area of the polygon can be increased without changing the perimeter. (c) Prove that the polygon with maximum area is equilateral, that is, has all the same side lengths. It is true that when given all four side lengths in order of a quadrilateral, the maximum area is achieved in the unique configuration in which the quadrilateral is cyclic, that is, it can be inscribed in a circle. (d) Prove that in an equilateral polygon, if any two adjacent angles are different then the area of the polygon can be increased without changing the perimeter. (e) Prove that the polygon of maximum area must be equiangular, or have all angles equal. (f ) Prove that the polygon of maximum area is a regular polygon. PS. You had better use hide for answers.

A sequence of three real numbers forms an arithmetic progression with a first term of $ 9$. If $ 2$ is added to the second term and $ 20$ is added to the third term, the three resulting numbers form a geometric progression. What is the smallest possible value for the third term in the geometric progression? $ \textbf{(A)}\ 1 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 4 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 36 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 49 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 81$

Let $f(x)= x^2-C$ where $C$ is a rational constant. Show that exists only finitely many rationals $x$ such that $\{x,f(x),f(f(x)),\ldots\}$ is finite

Let $BM$ be the median of the triangle $ABC$, in which $AB> BC$. Point $P$ is chosen so that $AB \parallel PC$ and $PM \perp BM$. Prove that $\angle ABM = \angle MBP$. (Mikhail Standenko)

In $\vartriangle ABC, \angle ACB = 90^o, D$ is the foot of the altitude from $C$ to $AB$ and $E$ is the point on the side $BC$ such that $CE = BD/2$. Prove that $AD + CE = AE$.