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2005 Italy TST, 2

$(a)$ Prove that in a triangle the sum of the distances from the centroid to the sides is not less than three times the inradius, and find the cases of equality. $(b)$ Determine the points in a triangle that minimize the sum of the distances to the sides.

2021 China Team Selection Test, 2

Given distinct positive integer $ a_1,a_2,…,a_{2020} $. For $ n \ge 2021 $, $a_n$ is the smallest number different from $a_1,a_2,…,a_{n-1}$ which doesn't divide $a_{n-2020}...a_{n-2}a_{n-1}$. Proof that every number large enough appears in the sequence.

2017 AMC 8, 13

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Peter, Emma, and Kyler played chess with each other. Peter won 4 games and lost 2 games. Emma won 3 games and lost 3 games. If Kyler lost 3 games, how many games did he win? $\textbf{(A) }0\qquad\textbf{(B) }1\qquad\textbf{(C) }2\qquad\textbf{(D) }3\qquad\textbf{(E) }4$

2017 Latvia Baltic Way TST, 3

Find all functions $f (x) : Z \to Z$ defined on integers, take integer values, and for all $x,y \in Z$ satisfy $$f(x+y)+f(xy)=f(x)f(y)+1$$

2012 Stars of Mathematics, 3

For all triplets $a,b,c$ of (pairwise) distinct real numbers, prove the inequality $$ \left | \dfrac {a} {b-c} \right | + \left | \dfrac {b} {c-a} \right | + \left | \dfrac {c} {a-b} \right | \geq 2$$ and determine all cases of equality. Prove that if we also impose $a,b,c$ positive, then all equality cases disappear, but the value $2$ remains the best constant possible. ([i]Dan Schwarz[/i])

2004 Baltic Way, 1

Given a sequence $a_1,a_2,\ldots $ of non-negative real numbers satisfying the conditions: 1. $a_n + a_{2n} \geq 3n$; 2. $a_{n+1}+n \leq 2\sqrt{a_n \left(n+1\right)}$ for all $n\in\mathbb N$ (where $\mathbb N=\left\{1,2,3,...\right\}$). (1) Prove that the inequality $a_n \geq n$ holds for every $n \in \mathbb N$. (2) Give an example of such a sequence.

2003 Polish MO Finals, 4

A prime number $p$ and integers $x, y, z$ with $0 < x < y < z < p$ are given. Show that if the numbers $x^3, y^3, z^3$ give the same remainder when divided by $p$, then $x^2 + y^2 + z^2$ is divisible by $x + y + z.$

1967 German National Olympiad, 3

Prove the following theorem: If $n > 2$ is a natural number, $a_1, ..., a_n$ are positive real numbers and becomes $\sum_{i=1}^n a_i = s$, then the following holds $$\sum_{i=1}^n \frac{a_i}{s - a_i} \ge \frac{n}{n - 1}$$

2004 South East Mathematical Olympiad, 8

Determine the number of ordered quadruples $(x, y, z, u)$ of integers, such that \[\dfrac{x-y}{x+y}+\dfrac{y-z}{y+z}+\dfrac{z-u}{z+u}>0 \textrm{ and } 1\le x,y,z,u\le 10.\]

III Soros Olympiad 1996 - 97 (Russia), 10.6

Find $m$ and $n$ such that the set of points whose coordinates $x$ and $y$ satisfy the equation $|y-2x|=x$, coincides with the set of points specified by the equation $|mx + ny| = y$.

2012 AMC 12/AHSME, 10

What is the area of the polygon whose vertices are the points of intersection of the curves $x^2+y^2=25$ and $(x-4)^2+9y^2=81$? ${{ \textbf{(A)}\ 24\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 27\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 36\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 37.5}\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 42} $

STEMS 2021 Phy Cat B, Q2

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A regular tetrahedral massless frame whose side length is physically variable (with the constraint of the tetrahedron being regular) is dipped in a soap solution of surface tension $T$, taken outside and allowed to settle after a little wiggle.\\ The soap film is formed such that there is no volume in space that is enclosed by any of the surfaces soap film and all the soap film surfaces are planar. You may assume the configuration of the soap film without proof.\\ Now 4 point charges of charge $q$ are fixed at the vertices of the tetrahedron.\\ The system now sets into motion with the shape and nature of soap film being unaltered at all times.\\ [list] [*] Find the side length of the tetrahedron for which the system attains mechanical equilibrium. [/*] [*] Find the differential equation(s) governing the side length with respect to time.[/*] [*] If the amplitude of oscillations are very small, find the time period of oscillations.[/*] [/list]

2005 Postal Coaching, 15

Tags: algebra
Let $X$ be a set with $|X| = n$ , and let $X_1 , X_2 ,... X_n$ be the $n$subsets eith $|X_j| \geq 2$, for $1 \leq j \leq n$. Suppose for each $2$ element subset $Y$ of $X$, there is a unique $j$ in the set $1,2,3....,n$ such that $Y \subset X_j$ . Prove that $X_j \cap X_k \not= \Phi$ for all $1 \leq j < k \leq n$

2008 Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament, 13

Let $ P(x)$ be a polynomial with degree 2008 and leading coefficient 1 such that \[ P(0) \equal{} 2007, P(1) \equal{} 2006, P(2) \equal{} 2005, \dots, P(2007) \equal{} 0. \]Determine the value of $ P(2008)$. You may use factorials in your answer.

2003 Romania Team Selection Test, 4

Prove that among the elements of the sequence $\left\{ \left\lfloor n\sqrt{2003} \right\rfloor \right\}_{n\geq 1}$ one can find a geometric progression having any number of terms, and having the ratio bigger than $k$, where $k$ can be any positive integer. [i]Radu Gologan[/i]

2020 Centroamerican and Caribbean Math Olympiad, 4

Consider a triangle $ABC$ with $BC>AC$. The circle with center $C$ and radius $AC$ intersects the segment $BC$ in $D$. Let $I$ be the incenter of triangle $ABC$ and $\Gamma$ be the circle that passes through $I$ and is tangent to the line $CA$ at $A$. The line $AB$ and $\Gamma$ intersect at a point $F$ with $F \neq A$. Prove that $BF=BD$.

1982 IMO Shortlist, 7

Let $p(x)$ be a cubic polynomial with integer coefficients with leading coefficient $1$ and with one of its roots equal to the product of the other two. Show that $2p(-1)$ is a multiple of $p(1)+p(-1)-2(1+p(0)).$

2005 MOP Homework, 4

Prove that there does not exist an integer $n>1$ such that $n$ divides $3^n-2^n$.

2007 AMC 10, 2

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Define the operation $ \star$ by $ a\star b \equal{} (a \plus{} b)b$. What is $ (3\star 5) \minus{} (5\star 3)$? $ \textbf{(A)}\ \minus{}16\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \minus{}8\qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 0\qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 8\qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 16$

2010 Kazakhstan National Olympiad, 3

Call $A \in \mathbb{N}^0$ be $number of year$ if all digits of $A$ equals $0$, $1$ or $2$ (in decimal representation). Prove that exist infinity $N \in \mathbb{N}$, such that $N$ can't presented as $A^2+B$ where $A \in \mathbb{N}^0 ; B$- $number of year$.

2010 Miklós Schweitzer, 9

For each $M$ m-dimensional closed $C^{\infty}$ set , assign a $G(m)$ in some euclidean space $\mathbb{R}^{q}$. Denote by $\mathbb{R} \mathbb{P}^{q}$ a $q$-dimensional real projecive space. A$G(M) \subseteq \times \mathbb{R} \mathbb{P}^{q}$. The set consists of $(x,e)$ pairs for which $x \in M \subseteq \mathbb {P}^{q} $ and $e \subseteq \mathbb {R}^{q+1}= \mathbb{R}^{q} \times \mathbb{R}$ and $\mathrm{a} (0, \ldots,0,1) \in \mathbb{R}^{q+1}$ in a stretched $(m+1)$-dimensional linear subspace. Prove that if $N$ is a $n$-dimensional closed set $C^{\infty}$, then $P=G(M \times M)$ and $Q=G(M) \times G(N)$ are cobordant , that is, there exists a $(2m+2n+1)$-dimensional compact , flanged set $C^{\infty}$ with a disjoint union of $P$ and $Q$.

2022 Princeton University Math Competition, B2

Three spheres are all externally tangent to a plane and to each other. Suppose that the radii of these spheres are $6$, $8$, and, $10$. The tangency points of these spheres with the plane form the vertices of a triangle. Determine the largest integer that is smaller than the perimeter of this triangle.

2023 AMC 12/AHSME, 22

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A real-valued function $f$ has the property that for all real numbers $a$ and $b,$ $$f(a + b) + f(a - b) = 2f(a) f(b).$$ Which one of the following cannot be the value of $f(1)?$ $ \textbf{(A) } 0 \qquad \textbf{(B) } 1 \qquad \textbf{(C) } -1 \qquad \textbf{(D) } 2 \qquad \textbf{(E) } -2$

2011 Today's Calculation Of Integral, 706

In the $xyz$ space, consider a right circular cylinder with radius of base 2, altitude 4 such that \[\left\{ \begin{array}{ll} x^2+y^2\leq 4 &\quad \\ 0\leq z\leq 4 &\quad \end{array} \right.\] Let $V$ be the solid formed by the points $(x,\ y,\ z)$ in the circular cylinder satisfying \[\left\{ \begin{array}{ll} z\leq (x-2)^2 &\quad \\ z\leq y^2 &\quad \end{array} \right.\] Find the volume of the solid $V$.

2010 Chile National Olympiad, 3

The sides $BC, CA$, and $AB$ of a triangle $ABC$ are tangent to a circle at points $X, Y, Z$ respectively. Show that the center of such a circle is on the line that passes through the midpoints of $BC$ and $AX$.