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06rk
Let $A B C D E F$ be a convex hexagon all of whose sides are tangent to a circle $\omega$ with center $O$. Suppose that the circumcircle of triangle $A C E$ is concentric with $\omega$. Let $J$ be the foot of the perpendicular from $B$ to $C D$. Suppose that the perpendicular from $B$ to $D F$ intersects the line $E O$...
[ "Since $\\omega$ and the circumcircle of triangle $A C E$ are concentric, the tangents from $A$, $C$, and $E$ to $\\omega$ have equal lengths; that means that $A B=B C, C D=D E$, and $E F=F A$. Moreover, we have $\\angle B C D=\\angle D E F=\\angle F A B$.\n\n![](attached_image_1.png)\n\nConsider the rotation aroun...
IMO
52nd International Mathematical Olympiad 2011 Shortlist
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Circles > Tangents", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Transformations > Rotation", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Advanced Configurations > Polar triangles, harmonic conjugates", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Analytic / Coordinate Methods > Vectors", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscel...
null
proof only
null
0gu1
For each integer $n > 1$, let $f(n)$ be the greatest proper divisor of $n$. Is there a positive integer $k$ for which the total number of integers $n$ satisfying $$ n - f(n) = k $$ is equal to 2023?
[ "**Answer:** Yes, there exists.\n\n*Observation 1:* If $p$ is the smallest prime divisor of $n = px$, then $f(n) = n-x = x(p-1)$.\n\n*Observation 2:* Let $p$ be a prime number and $x$ be a positive integer. If $x=1$ or none of the prime divisors of $x$ is less than $p$, then $f(xp) = x(p-1)$.\n\n*Lemma 1:* Let $r$ ...
Turkey
Team Selection Test for IMO 2023
[ "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Prime numbers", "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Factorization techniques", "Number Theory > Other" ]
English
proof and answer
Yes
04uk
Find all integers $n > 2$ such that $n^{n-2}$ is an $n$th power of some integer. (Patrik Bak)
[ "Let $n > 2$ be an integer. We want $n^{n-2}$ to be an $n$th power of some integer, i.e., there exists an integer $k$ such that $n^{n-2} = k^n$.\n\nThis means that $n^{n-2}$ is a perfect $n$th power. Let us write $n^{n-2} = (n^a)^n$ for some integer $a$.\n\nBut $(n^a)^n = n^{an}$, so we need $an = n-2$, i.e., $a = ...
Czech Republic
First Round
[ "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Factorization techniques" ]
English
proof and answer
n = 4
030c
Problem: Os 2020 números $$ 1 \cdot 2, 2 \cdot 3, 3 \cdot 4, \ldots, 2020 \cdot 2021 $$ são escritos na lousa. Um movimento consiste em escolher três números $a, b, c$ escritos na lousa, apagá-los e escrever na lousa o número $$ \frac{a b c}{a b + b c + a c} $$ a) Verifique que $$ \frac{1}{a} + \frac{1}{b} + \frac{1}{...
[ "Solution:\n\na) Note que\n$$\n\\begin{aligned}\n\\frac{1}{a} + \\frac{1}{b} + \\frac{1}{c} & = \\frac{b c + a c + a b}{a b c} \\\\\n& = \\left(\\frac{a b c}{a b + b c + a c}\\right)^{-1}\n\\end{aligned}\n$$\n\nb) Em virtude da identidade sugerida, temos\n$$\n\\begin{aligned}\n\\frac{1}{1 \\cdot 2} + \\frac{1}{2 \\...
Brazil
Brazilian Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Sequences and Series > Telescoping series", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Invariants / monovariants", "Algebra > Prealgebra / Basic Algebra > Fractions" ]
null
proof and answer
The telescoping sum equals 2020/2021, and if one of the final two numbers is 4/3, the other is greater than 4.
01jo
Let $\delta(n)$ denote the number of positive divisors of $n$ and let $\phi(n)$ denote the number of non-negative integers less than $n$ and relatively prime to $n$. Find all positive integers $n$ such that $\delta(n) \cdot \phi(n) = n$.
[ "Answer: $1$, $2$.\n\nLet $n = p_1^{\\alpha_1} \\cdots p_k^{\\alpha_k}$ be the canonical representation of $n$, where $\\alpha_1, \\dots, \\alpha_k$ are positive integers. It is known that\n$$\n\\delta(n) = (\\alpha_1 + 1) \\dots (\\alpha_k + 1)\n$$\nand\n$$\n\\phi(n) = (p_1 - 1) \\dots (p_k - 1) \\cdot p_1^{\\alph...
Baltic Way
Baltic Way 2023 Shortlist
[ "Number Theory > Number-Theoretic Functions > φ (Euler's totient)", "Number Theory > Number-Theoretic Functions > τ (number of divisors)", "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Factorization techniques" ]
English
proof and answer
1, 2
0b6z
For a finite non-empty set of primes $P$, let $|P|$ be the size of the set $P$, and $m(P)$ be the largest possible number of consecutive positive integers, each of which is divisible by at least one member of $P$. (i) Show that $|P| \le m(P)$, with equality if and only if $\min(P) > |P|$; (ii) Show that $m(P) < (|P| + ...
[ "In the sequel we will consider $P$ being made of the primes $1 < p_1 < p_2 < \\dots < p_k$, with $k = |P| \\ge 1$.\n\na. By the Chinese Remainder Theorem there will exist some $a \\in \\mathbb{N}$ such that $a \\equiv -i \\pmod{p_i}$, hence $p_i \\mid a + i$. Then the set $\\{a + i; i = 1, 2, \\dots, k\\}$ of $k$ ...
Romania
Local Mathematical Competitions
[ "Number Theory > Modular Arithmetic > Chinese remainder theorem", "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Prime numbers", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Inclusion-exclusion", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Pigeonhole principle", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Root...
English
proof only
null
0jlb
Problem: How many ways are there to color the vertices of a triangle red, green, blue, or yellow such that no two vertices have the same color? Rotations and reflections are considered distinct.
[ "Solution:\n\nThere are 4 ways to color the first vertex, then 3 ways to color the second vertex to be distinct from the first, and finally 2 ways to color the third vertex to be distinct from the earlier two vertices. Multiplying gives $4 \\times 3 \\times 2 = 24$ ways." ]
United States
HMMT November 2014
[ "Statistics > Probability > Counting Methods > Permutations" ]
null
final answer only
24
0lbr
Let $\triangle ABC$ be a triangle inscribed in a circle $(O)$. The point $P$ is an arbitrary point on interior angle bisector $AD$ of triangle $ABC$, $D$ belongs to segment $BC$ and $P$ lies between $A$ and $D$. The line $BP$ meets segment $AC$ at $E$, the line $CP$ meets segment $AB$ at $F$. The projection of $P$ on s...
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Vietnam
Vietnamese Mathematical Competitions
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Advanced Configurations > Brocard point, symmedians", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Advanced Configurations > Simson line", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Advanced Configurations > Polar triangles, harmonic conjugates", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Concurrency and Collinearity > Ceva...
null
proof only
null
04f3
All four intersections of the parabola $y = x^2 + px + q$ and lines $y = x$ and $y = 2x$ are located in the first quadrant. Observe the two parts of the parabola that are located between the lines. Prove that the difference of the lengths of their orthogonal projections on the $x$-axis is 1.
[]
Croatia
Mathematica competitions in Croatia
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Analytic / Coordinate Methods > Cartesian coordinates", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Vieta's formulas", "Algebra > Intermediate Algebra > Quadratic functions" ]
null
proof only
null
0c6r
Let $n$ be a positive integer, and let $f: [0, 1] \to \mathbb{R}$ be an integrable function. Show that there exists a point $a_n$ in the closed interval $[0, 1 - 1/n]$ such that either $$ \int_{a_n}^{a_n+1/n} f(x) \, dx = 0 \quad \text{or} \quad \int_{0}^{a_n} f(x) \, dx = \int_{a_n+1/n}^{1} f(x) \, dx. $$
[ "Let $F: [0, 1] \\to \\mathbb{R}$, $F(x) = \\int_{0}^{x} f(t) \\, dt$, and consider the continuous function $g: [0, 1] \\to \\mathbb{R}$, $g(x) = F(x)(F(1) - F(x))$. In terms of $g$, the conclusion reads $g(a_n) = g(a_n + 1/n)$, for some $a_n$ in $[0, 1 - 1/n]$.\n\nNotice that $g(0) = 0 = g(1)$. Suppose now, if pos...
Romania
2019 ROMANIAN MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Sequences and Series > Telescoping series" ]
English
proof only
null
0lbi
Chứng minh rằng $c = 10\sqrt{24}$ là số thực dương lớn nhất có tính chất: Nếu $a_1, a_2, \ldots, a_{17}$ là 17 số thực dương thỏa mãn đồng thời $$ \text{hai điều kiện } \sum_{i=1}^{17} a_i^2 = 24, \quad \sum_{i=1}^{17} a_i^3 + \sum_{i=1}^{17} a_i < c $$ thì với mọi $1 \le i < j < k \le 17$ ta có $a_i, a_j, a_k$ là độ d...
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Vietnam
Kì thi chọn học sinh vào Đội tuyển Quốc gia Dự thi IMO
[ "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > Cauchy-Schwarz", "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > Jensen / smoothing" ]
Vietnamese
proof and answer
10√24
0lfe
Let $ABC$ be a scalene triangle with orthocenter $H$ and circumcenter $O$. Incircle $(I)$ of the $ABC$ is tangent to the sides $BC, CA, AB$ at $M, N, P$ respectively. Denote $\Omega_A$ to be the circle passing through point $A$, external tangent to $(I)$ at $A'$ and cut again $AB, AC$ at $A_b, A_c$ respectively. The ci...
[ "a) Considering the figure shown above, the remaining cases are proved similarly. Let $T$ be the midpoint of $NP$. We have $(I)$ as the circle $A$-mixtilinear tangent to triangle $AA_bA_c$, so according to Sawayama's lemma, $T$ is the incenter of triangle $AA_bA_c$. By angle chasing, we conclude that\n$$\n\\triangl...
Vietnam
Vietnamese Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, orthocenter, Euler line, nine-point circle", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Transformations > Inversion", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Quadrilaterals > Cyclic quadrilaterals", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Circles > Tang...
English
proof only
null
0aah
Problem: Anton and Britta play a game with the set $M=\{1,2,3, \ldots, n-1\}$ where $n \geq 5$ is an odd integer. In each step Anton removes a number from $M$ and puts it in his set $A$, and Britta removes a number from $M$ and puts it in her set $B$ (both $A$ and $B$ are empty to begin with). When $M$ is empty, Anton...
[ "Solution:\n\nBritta wins if and only if $n$ is prime.\n\nIf $n$ is not prime, then Anton can add any prime divisor $p < n$ of $n$ to his set $A$ in the first round and choose $x_{1}=p$ which means that the product $\\left(x_{1} x_{2}\\left(x_{1}-y_{1}\\right)\\left(x_{2}-y_{2}\\right)\\right)^{\\frac{n-1}{2}}$ is ...
Nordic Mathematical Olympiad
Nordic Mathematical Contest
[ "Number Theory > Modular Arithmetic > Fermat / Euler / Wilson theorems", "Number Theory > Modular Arithmetic > Inverses mod n", "Number Theory > Residues and Primitive Roots > Quadratic residues", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Games / greedy algorithms" ]
null
proof and answer
All odd prime n
02dz
$a$, $b$, $c$, $d$ are integers with $ad \neq bc$. Show that $\frac{1}{(ax+b)(cx+d)}$ can be written in the form $\frac{r}{ax+b} + \frac{s}{cx+d}$. Find the sum $$ \frac{1}{1 \cdot 4} + \frac{1}{4 \cdot 7} + \frac{1}{7 \cdot 10} + \dots + \frac{1}{2998 \cdot 3001} $$
[ "$$\n\\frac{a}{ax+b} - \\frac{c}{cx+d} = \\frac{ad-bc}{(ax+b)(cx+d)}, \\text{ so we can take } r = \\frac{a}{ad-bc}, s = -\\frac{c}{ad-bc}.\n$$\n\n$$\n\\sum_{k=0}^{999} \\frac{1}{(3k+1)(3k+4)} = \\frac{1}{3} \\sum_{k=0}^{999} \\left( \\frac{1}{3k+1} - \\frac{1}{3k+4} \\right) = \\frac{1}{3} \\left( 1 - \\frac{1}{30...
Brazil
VII OBM
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Sequences and Series > Telescoping series", "Algebra > Prealgebra / Basic Algebra > Fractions" ]
English
proof and answer
1000/3001
0ci9
We will call a positive integer $n$ cool if it is a perfect square and there exist positive integers $a$, $b$, $c$, $d$, different from each other, with $a > b$ and $c > d$, such that $n = a^3 - b^3 + c^3 - d^3$. For instance, $225$ is cool because $225 = 15^2$ and $225 = 7^3 - 5^3 + 2^3 - 1^3$. Show that: a) $2025$ i...
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Romania
75th NMO
[ "Number Theory > Diophantine Equations > Pell's equations", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Polynomial operations" ]
English
proof only
null
0e45
Find all polynomials $P$ with integer coefficients and the following property: for any integer $a$ and any prime $p$ that divides $P(a)$ the prime $p$ also divides $a$.
[ "Let $P$ be a polynomial satisfying the conditions of the problem and let $p$ be an arbitrary prime. Any prime $q$ dividing $P(p)$ also divides $p$, so $q = p$. Hence, for any prime $p$ we have $P(p) = \\pm p^{m_p}$ for some non-negative integer $m_p$, which can depend on $p$.\n\nThe polynomials $P(x) = \\pm 1$ obv...
Slovenia
National Math Olympiad
[ "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization", "Number Theory > Modular Arithmetic > Polynomials mod p", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Polynomial operations" ]
null
proof and answer
P(x) = ± x^n for any nonnegative integer n
0box
Let $a, b, c > 0$ such that $a \ge bc^2$, $b \ge ca^2$ and $c \ge ab^2$. Determine the maximum value of the expression $E = abc(a - bc^2)(b - ca^2)(c - ab^2)$.
[ "With $x = ab$, $y = bc$, $z = ca$, we have to find $\\max(x - y^2)(y - z^2)(z - x^2)$. From the AM-GM inequality, the product is at most\n\n$$\n\\left( \\frac{(x - x^2 + y - y^2 + z - z^2)}{3} \\right)^3\n$$\nBut $x - x^2 \\le \\frac{1}{4}$ and its analogues lead to $(x - y^2)(y - z^2)(z - x^2) \\le \\frac{1}{4^3}...
Romania
66th NMO SELECTION TESTS FOR THE JUNIOR BALKAN MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD
[ "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > QM-AM-GM-HM / Power Mean", "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > Linear and quadratic inequalities" ]
null
proof and answer
1/64
02so
Problem: Os 50 primeiros números naturais atravessarão um corredor que contém 50 portas numeradas de 1 a 50, todas elas inicialmente trancadas. O primeiro a atravessar será o número $1$, o segundo será o número $2$, em seguida o número $3$ e assim por diante, até o número $50$ que será o último a atravessar. Ao atrave...
[ "Solution:\n\na) Como os múltiplos de $15$ que são menores que $50$ são os números $15$, $30$ e $45$, temos que o número $15$ carrega apenas as chaves para as portas numeradas com $15$, $30$ e $45$. Vamos analisar cada uma dessas três portas separadamente.\n- Porta $15$: Os divisores de $15$ são os números $1$, $3$...
Brazil
Brazilian Mathematical Olympiad, Nível 2
[ "Number Theory > Number-Theoretic Functions > τ (number of divisors)", "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Factorization techniques" ]
null
proof and answer
a) 30 and 45. b) Door 10 ends locked and door 9 ends unlocked. c) Unlocked doors: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49.
0heq
Given an acute non-isosceles triangle $ABC$, let $AK$ and $CN$ be its bisectors, let $I$ be the point of their intersection. Let $X$ be the second point of intersection of the circumcircles of $\triangle ABC$ and $\triangle KBN$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $AC$. Show that the Euler line of $\triangle ABC$ is perpendicu...
[ "First, we will show that the Euler line of the triangle $ABC$ is perpendicular to $BI$ if and only if $\\angle ABC = 60^\\circ$. Indeed, let $H$ and $O$ be the orthocenter and the circumcircle of $\\triangle ABC$ respectively, then $\\angle HBI = \\angle IBO$, and $BI \\perp OH \\Leftrightarrow BO = BH \\Leftright...
Ukraine
60th Ukrainian National Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, orthocenter, Euler line, nine-point circle", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle trigonometry", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Transformations > Homothety", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Quadrilaterals > Cy...
null
proof only
null
0cdz
Let $P(x)$, $Q(x)$, $R(x)$ and $S(x)$ be non-constant polynomials with real coefficients such that $P(Q(x)) = R(S(x))$. Prove that, if the degree of $P(x)$ is divisible by the degree of $R(x)$, then $P(x) = R(T(x))$ for some polynomial $T(x)$ with real coefficients.
[ "Degree comparison of $P(Q(x))$ and $R(S(x))$ implies that $q = \\deg Q$ divides $\\deg S = s$. We will show that $S(x) = T(Q(x))$ for some polynomial $T$. Then $P(Q(x)) = R(S(x)) = R(T(Q(x)))$, so the polynomial $P(t) - R(T(t))$ vanishes upon substitution $t = S(x)$; it therefore vanishes identically, as desired.\...
Romania
THE Fifteenth ROMANIAN MASTER OF MATHEMATICS
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Polynomial operations", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Functional Equations > Existential quantifiers" ]
null
proof only
null
0k7y
Problem: We use the digits $1, 2, \ldots, 9$ once each to form two integers (e.g., $7419$ and $82635$). What two integers formed in this way have the greatest product? Prove your answer.
[ "Solution:\n\nThe answer is $9642 \\times 87531$.\n\nPlace value is an important feature of this problem, but it's awkward to write about since the leading digits matter most, yet we do not know how many digits each number will have. As a workaround, let us prepend \"0.\" to the two integers we are forming, making ...
United States
Berkeley Math Circle: Monthly Contest 2
[ "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > Combinatorial optimization", "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > QM-AM-GM-HM / Power Mean", "Algebra > Prealgebra / Basic Algebra > Decimals", "Algebra > Prealgebra / Basic Algebra > Integers" ]
null
proof and answer
9642 and 87531
0c0g
Let $\triangle ABC$ be an acute triangle, with $AB \neq AC$. Let $D$ be the midpoint of the line segment $BC$, and let $E$ and $F$ be the projections of $D$ onto the sides $AB$ and $AC$, respectively. If $M$ is the midpoint of the line segment $EF$, and $O$ is the circumcenter of triangle $ABC$, prove that the lines $D...
[ "Let $S$ be the intersection point of the lines $AO$ and $BC$. Let $T$ be the point in which the line $AD$ meets again the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$. The quadrilaterals $ABTC$ and $AEDF$ are cyclic, hence $\\angle TBD = \\angle TAC = \\angle DEF$ and $\\angle TCD = \\angle TAB = \\angle DFE$. It follows that t...
Romania
69th NMO Selection Tests for JBMO
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Quadrilaterals > Cyclic quadrilaterals", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, orthocenter, Euler line, nine-point circle" ]
null
proof only
null
00r0
Let $\triangle ABC$ be a triangle with incenter $I$ and circumcircle $(\omega)$. The lines $AI, BI, CI$ intersect $(\omega)$ for second time at the points $D, E, F$ respectively. The parallel lines through $I$ to the sides $BC, AC, AB$ intersect the lines $EF, DF, DE$ at the points $K, L, M$ respectively. Prove that th...
[ "First we will prove that $KA$ is tangent to $(\\omega)$.\nIndeed, it is a well-known fact that $FA = FB = FI$ and $EA = EC = EI$, so $FE$ is the perpendicular bisector of $AI$. It follows that $KA = KI$ and\n$$\n\\angle KAF = \\angle KIF = \\angle FCB = \\angle FEB = \\angle FEA,\n$$\nso $KA$ is tangent to $(\\ome...
Balkan Mathematical Olympiad
Balkan Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, orthocenter, Euler line, nine-point circle", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Circles > Tangents", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Concurrency and Collinearity > Desargues theorem", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous...
null
proof only
null
0760
Problem: Let $a, b, c, d$ be positive integers such that $a \geq b \geq c \geq d$. Prove that the equation $x^{4}-a x^{3}-b x^{2}-c x-d=0$ has no integer solution.
[ "Solution:\n\nSuppose that $m$ is an integer root of $x^{4}-a x^{3}-b x^{2}-c x-d=0$. As $d \\neq 0$, we have $m \\neq 0$.\n\nSuppose now that $m>0$. Then $m^{4}-a m^{3}=b m^{2}+c m+d>0$ and hence $m>a \\geq d$. On the other hand $d=m\\left(m^{3}-a m^{2}-b m-c\\right)$ and hence $m$ divides $d$, so $m \\leq d$, a c...
India
INMO
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Irreducibility: Rational Root Theorem, Gauss's Lemma, Eisenstein", "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Factorization techniques" ]
null
proof only
null
0klw
The greatest prime number that is a divisor of $16,384$ is $2$ because $16,384 = 2^{14}$. What is the sum of the digits of the greatest prime number that is a divisor of $16,383$? (A) 3 (B) 7 (C) 10 (D) 16 (E) 22
[ "Observe that $16,383 = 2^{14} - 1 = (2^7 + 1)(2^7 - 1) = 129 \\cdot 127 = 3 \\cdot 43 \\cdot 127$. Because all three of these factors are prime, the greatest prime number that is a divisor of $16,383$ is $127$, and the requested sum of digits is $1 + 2 + 7 = 10$." ]
United States
AMC 12 B
[ "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Factorization techniques", "Algebra > Prealgebra / Basic Algebra > Integers" ]
null
MCQ
C
09e4
Let $M$ be an arbitrary point on the side $AB$ of regular triangle $ABC$. If one erects regular triangle $AMN$ outwardly, lines $BN$ and $AC$ intersect at point $D$. Denote $K$ the intersection point of lines $AN$ and $CM$. Find the angle $ADK$.
[ "Since triangles $\\triangle ABC$ and $\\triangle MAN$ are regular, $\\angle BAC = 60^\\circ = \\angle MAN \\Rightarrow \\angle NAD = 60^\\circ$.\n$$\n\\left. \n\\begin{array}{l}\nAC = AB \\\\\nAM = AN \\\\\n\\angle CAM = \\angle MAN = 60^\\circ \\\\\n\\triangle CMA = \\triangle BAN \\Rightarrow \\angle KCA = \\ang...
Mongolia
Mongolian Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Transformations > Rotation", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing" ]
English
proof and answer
60°
09li
Let $a_1, a_2, \ldots$ be the sequence given by $a_1 = 1$ and $a_{n+1} = \frac{2n+1}{2n+4} a_n$ for $n \ge 1$. (1) Prove that the sequence $b_n = a_n^2 \times n(n+1)^2$ is increasing. (2) Prove $$ \left(\frac{1}{n}\right)^{3/2} \le a_n < \left(\frac{2}{n}\right)^{3/2} $$ for all $n$.
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Mongolia
Mongolian Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Sequences and Series > Recurrence relations", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Sequences and Series > Sums and products" ]
English
proof only
null
02jb
Problem: Você possui apenas palitos com $6~\mathrm{cm}$ e $7~\mathrm{cm}$ de comprimento. O número mínimo de palitos que você precisa para cobrir com esses palitos um segmento de reta com 2 metros é: A) 29 B) 30 C) 31 D) 32 E) 33
[ "Solution:\n\nA quantidade utilizada de palitos é mínima quando o número de palitos de $7~\\mathrm{cm}$ utilizado é o maior possível. Dividindo $200$ por $7$ obtemos $200 = 28 \\times 7 + 4$. Como $200 = 26 \\times 7 + 18 = 26 \\times 7 + 3 \\times 6$, usando $26$ palitos de $7~\\mathrm{cm}$ e $3$ palitos de $6~\\m...
Brazil
Brazilian Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Number Theory > Diophantine Equations > Techniques: modulo, size analysis, order analysis, inequalities" ]
null
MCQ
A
01ag
Consider a triangle *ABC*, satisfying $BC < \frac{AC+AB}{2}$. Prove that $\angle BAC < \frac{\angle CBA+\angle ACB}{2}$.
[ "We prove the contrapositive. Suppose that $A \\ge \\frac{B+C}{2}$, so that $A \\ge 60^\\circ$ and $\\cos A \\le \\frac{1}{2}$. Then the Law of Cosines gives\n$$\na^2 = b^2 + c^2 - 2bc \\cos A \\geq b^2 + c^2 - bc = \\frac{(b+c)^2 + 3(b-c)^2}{4} \\geq \\frac{(b+c)^2}{4} = \\left(\\frac{b+c}{2}\\right)^2,\n$$\nyield...
Baltic Way
Baltic Way 2013
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle inequalities", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle trigonometry", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Geometric Inequalities > Triangle inequalities" ]
null
proof only
null
006v
Sean $A$, $B$ y $C$ tres puntos tales que $B$ es el punto medio del segmento $AC$ y sea $P$ un punto tal que $\angle PBC = 60^\circ$. Se construyen el triángulo equilátero $PCQ$ tal que $B$ y $Q$ están en semiplanos diferentes con respecto a $PC$, y el triángulo equilátero $APR$ tal que $B$ y $R$ están en el mismo semi...
[]
Argentina
XX Olimpiada Matemática del Cono Sur
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Transformations > Rotation", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Analytic / Coordinate Methods > Complex numbers in geometry", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing" ]
Spanish
proof only
null
06on
An $(n, k)$-tournament is a contest with $n$ players held in $k$ rounds such that: (i) Each player plays in each round, and every two players meet at most once. (ii) If player $A$ meets player $B$ in round $i$, player $C$ meets player $D$ in round $i$, and player $A$ meets player $C$ in round $j$, then player $B$ meets...
[ "For each $k$, denote by $t_k$ the unique integer such that $2^{t_k-1} < k+1 \\leq 2^{t_k}$. We show that an $(n, k)$-tournament exists if and only if $2^{t_k}$ divides $n$.\n\nFirst we prove that if $n = 2^t$ for some $t$ then there is an $(n, k)$-tournament for all $k \\leq 2^t - 1$. Let $S$ be the set of $0$-$1$...
IMO
IMO 2006 Shortlisted Problems
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Invariants / monovariants", "Algebra > Abstract Algebra > Group Theory" ]
English
proof and answer
An (n, k)-tournament exists if and only if 2^{t_k} divides n, where t_k is the least integer with 2^{t_k} ≥ k+1 (equivalently, 2^{t_k−1} < k+1 ≤ 2^{t_k}).
0bzq
The sequence $(x_n)_{n \ge 2}$ is given by $$ x_n = \frac{e^{1/n} - 1}{e^{1/n^2} - 1} - n. $$ Prove that $\lim_{n \to \infty} x_n = 1/2$ and compute $\lim_{n \to \infty} n(x_n - 1/2)$.
[ "Let us first analyze $x_n$ as $n \\to \\infty$.\n\nWe use the Taylor expansion for $e^x$ near $x = 0$:\n$$\ne^x = 1 + x + \\frac{x^2}{2} + \\frac{x^3}{6} + \\cdots\n$$\nSo,\n$$\ne^{1/n} - 1 = \\frac{1}{n} + \\frac{1}{2n^2} + \\frac{1}{6n^3} + O\\left(\\frac{1}{n^4}\\right)\n$$\n$$\ne^{1/n^2} - 1 = \\frac{1}{n^2} +...
Romania
Shortlisted problems for the 2018 Romanian NMO
[ "Algebra > Intermediate Algebra > Exponential functions" ]
null
proof and answer
lim x_n = 1/2 and lim n(x_n − 1/2) = −1/3
0gau
令 $a, b$ 與 $c$ 為正實數使得 $\min\{ab, bc, ca\} \ge 1$。試證 $$ \sqrt[3]{(a^2 + 1)(b^2 + 1)(c^2 + 1)} \le \left(\frac{a+b+c}{3}\right)^2 + 1. $$
[ "**Claim.** For any positive real numbers $x, y$ with $xy \\ge 1$, we have\n$$\n(x^2 + 1)(y^2 + 1) \\ge \\left(\\left(\\frac{x+y}{2}\\right)^2 + 1\\right)^2. \\qquad (1)\n$$\n*Proof.* Note that $xy \\ge 1$ implies\n$$\n\\left(\\frac{x+y}{2}\\right)^2 - 1 \\ge xy - 1 \\ge 0.\n$$\nWe find that\n$$\n\\begin{aligned}\n...
Taiwan
二〇一七數學奧林匹亞競賽第一階段選訓營
[ "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > QM-AM-GM-HM / Power Mean", "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > Jensen / smoothing" ]
null
proof only
null
064f
Problem: In einem gleichschenkligen Dreieck $ABC$ mit $\overline{BC}=\overline{CA}$ sei $D$ ein Punkt im Inneren der Seite $AB$, für den $\overline{AD}<\overline{DB}$ gilt. Weiter seien $P$ und $Q$ zwei Punkte im Inneren der Seiten $BC$ bzw. $CA$, so dass $\angle DPB=\angle AQD=90^{\circ}$ gilt. Die Mittelsenkrechte v...
[ "Solution:\n\nWir bezeichnen die Mittelsenkrechte der Strecke $PQ$ mit $m$ und den Kreis $QPCF$ mit $k$. Wegen $DP \\perp BC$ und $DQ \\perp AC$ liegt auch $D$ auf $k$ und $CD$ ist sogar Durchmesser von $k$. Die Strecken $QE$ und $PE$ liegen symmetrisch zu $m$; gleichzeitig ist $m$ auch Symmetrieachse von $k$. Dahe...
Germany
Auswahlwettbewerb zur Internationalen Mathematik-Olympiade
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Quadrilaterals > Cyclic quadrilaterals", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, Euler line, nine-point circle" ]
null
proof only
null
0k7d
Problem: Let $P$ be a point inside regular pentagon $A B C D E$ such that $\angle P A B = 48^{\circ}$ and $\angle P D C = 42^{\circ}$. Find $\angle B P C$, in degrees.
[ "Solution:\n\nSince a regular pentagon has interior angles $108^{\\circ}$, we can compute $\\angle P D E = 66^{\\circ}$, $\\angle P A E = 60^{\\circ}$, and $\\angle A P D = 360^{\\circ} - \\angle A E D - \\angle P D E - \\angle P A E = 126^{\\circ}$. Now observe that drawing $P E$ divides quadrilateral $P A E D$ in...
United States
HMMT November 2019
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Distance chasing" ]
null
proof and answer
84
09rn
Problem: In een koordenzeshoek $A B C D E F$ geldt $A B \perp B D$ en $|B C|=|E F|$. Noem $P$ het snijpunt van $B C$ en $A D$ en noem $Q$ het snijpunt van $E F$ en $A D$. Neem aan dat $P$ en $Q$ allebei aan de kant van $D$ liggen waar $A$ niet ligt. Zij $S$ het midden van $A D$. Laat $K$ en $L$ de middelpunten zijn va...
[ "Solution:\n\nMerk eerst op dat $S$ het middelpunt van de cirkel is, aangezien vanwege $\\angle A B D=90^{\\circ}$ de lijn $A D$ middellijn is, en $S$ het midden van $A D$ is. We gaan nu bewijzen dat $\\angle K D S=\\angle K B S$. We weten dat $K S$ een bissectrice is, dus $\\angle B S K=\\angle K S D$. Verder is $...
Netherlands
MO-selectietoets
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, orthocenter, Euler line, nine-point circle", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing" ]
null
proof only
null
05kg
Problem: Soit $n>0$ un entier et $x_{1}, \cdots, x_{n}$ des réels strictement positifs. Prouver que : $$ \begin{gathered} \max _{x_{1}>0, \cdots, x_{n}>0} \min \left(x_{1}, \frac{1}{x_{1}}+x_{2}, \cdots, \frac{1}{x_{n-1}}+x_{n}, \frac{1}{x_{n}}\right)= \\ \min _{x_{1}>0, \cdots, x_{n}>0} \max \left(x_{1}, \frac{1}{x_{1...
[ "Solution:\nSoit $U$ l'ensemble des $n$-uplets de réels strictement positifs. Pour $x=\\left(x_{1}, \\cdots, x_{n}\\right) \\in U$, on pose\n$$\n\\begin{aligned}\n& \\quad m(x)=\\min \\left(x_{1}, \\frac{1}{x_{1}}+x_{2}, \\cdots, \\frac{1}{x_{n-1}}+x_{n}, \\frac{1}{x_{n}}\\right) \\\\\n& \\text{ et } M(x)=\\max \\l...
France
Olympiades Françaises de Mathématiques, Envoi Numéro 3
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Sequences and Series > Recurrence relations", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Chebyshev polynomials", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Induction / smoothing" ]
null
proof and answer
2 cos(π/(n+2))
0ku2
Problem: Compute the number of ways a non-self-intersecting concave quadrilateral can be drawn in the plane such that two of its vertices are $(0,0)$ and $(1,0)$, and the other two vertices are two distinct lattice points $(a, b),(c, d)$ with $0 \leq a, c \leq 59$ and $1 \leq b, d \leq 5$. (A concave quadrilateral is...
[ "Solution:\n\nWe instead choose points $(0,0)$, $(1,0)$, $(a, b)$, $(c, d)$ with $0 \\leq a, c \\leq 59$ and $0 \\leq b, d \\leq 5$ with $(c, d)$ in the interior of the triangle formed by the other three points. Any selection of these four points may be connected to form a concave quadrilateral in precisely three w...
United States
HMMT November 2023
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Combinatorial Geometry > Pick's theorem", "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Greatest common divisors (gcd)" ]
null
proof and answer
366
0ghd
令 $k$ 為正整數, 並令 $n = 2^k, N = \{1, 2, \dots, n\}$。對於一個從 $N$ 到 $N$ 的雙射函數 $f$, 如果集合 $A \subseteq N$ 中存在一個元素 $a$, 使得 $\{a, f(a), f(f(a)), \dots\} = A$, 則我們稱 $A$ 是 $f$ 的一個**輪換**。試證明: 在所有從 $N$ 到 $N$ 的雙射函數 $f$ 中, 有至少 $\frac{n!}{2}$ 個 $f$ 的輪換數不超過 $2k-1$。 Let $k$ be a positive integer, and set $n = 2^k$, $N = \{1, 2, \dots, n\...
[ "令 $A(n)$ 為所有從 $N$ 到 $N$ 的雙射函數的 cycle 數總和。我們先證明:\n\n引理:$A(n) = n! \\sum_{i=1}^{n} \\frac{1}{i}$。\n\n證明:注意到在所有 $N$ 到 $N$ 的雙射函數中,\n\n1. 滿足 $f(n) = n$ 者共有 $(n-1)!$ 個,且這些 $f$ 的 cycle 總數是 $A(n-1) + (n-1)!$,其中 $(n-1)!$ 對應的是新的 $\\{n\\}$-cycle。\n2. 對於任何 $m \\in \\{1, 2, \\dots, n-1\\}$, 滿足 $f(n) = m$ 的函數共有 $(n-1)!$ 個, 且這些 ...
Taiwan
2023 數學奧林匹亞競賽第一階段選訓營
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Expected values", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Recursion, bijection" ]
Chinese (Traditional)
proof only
null
05oz
Problem: Soient $A_{1}, A_{2}, \ldots, A_{m}$ des sous-ensembles distincts de $\{1,2, \ldots, n\}$ tels que pour tout $1 \leqslant i, j \leqslant n$ on a $A_{i} \cap A_{j} \neq \emptyset$. Montrer $m \leqslant 2^{n-1}$.
[ "Solution:\n\nConsidérons toutes les paires d'ensembles $\\{A, A^{c}\\}$ pour tout $A \\subset \\{1,2, \\ldots, n\\}$. Puisqu'il y a $2^{n-1}$ telles paires, si $m > 2^{n-1}$ on aurait $1 \\leqslant i < j \\leqslant m$ tels que $A_{i}, A_{j} \\in \\{A, A^{c}\\}$ pour un $A \\subset \\{1,2, \\ldots, n\\}$. Donc $A_{...
France
Olympiades Françaises de Mathématiques
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Pigeonhole principle", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Coloring schemes, extremal arguments" ]
null
proof only
null
0j3b
Let $m$, $n$ be positive integers with $m \ge n$, and let $S$ be the set of all ordered $n$-tuples $(a_1, a_2, \dots, a_n)$ of positive integers such that $a_1 + a_2 + \dots + a_n = m$. Show that $$ \sum_{S} 1^{a_1} 2^{a_2} \cdots n^{a_n} = \binom{n}{n} n^m - \binom{n}{n-1} (n-1)^m + \cdots + (-1)^{n-2} \binom{n}{2} 2^...
[ "Let $m = k + n$, and let $T$ be the set of all $n$-term sequences of nonnegative integers $(b_1, b_2, \\dots, b_n)$ such that $b_1 + b_2 + \\dots + b_n = k$. It suffices for us to show that\n$$\nn! \\sum_{T} 1^{b_1} 2^{b_2} \\cdots n^{b_n} = \\binom{n}{n} n^{k+n} - \\binom{n}{n-1} (n-1)^{k+n} + \\cdots + (-1)^{n-2...
United States
Team Selection Test 2010
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Counting two ways", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Inclusion-exclusion", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Generating functions", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Induction / smoothing" ]
null
proof only
null
09ok
Find all triples of integers $(n, a, b)$ such that $n \ge 2$ and $a^n = b^n + 61$.
[]
Mongolia
MMO2025 Round 2
[ "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Factorization techniques", "Number Theory > Diophantine Equations > Techniques: modulo, size analysis, order analysis, inequalities" ]
English
proof and answer
All solutions are: - n = 2 with a = ±31 and b = ±30 (any combination of signs): (2,31,30), (2,31,-30), (2,-31,30), (2,-31,-30) - n = 3 with (a,b) = (5,4) and (a,b) = (-4,-5): (3,5,4), (3,-4,-5)
0796
Find all polynomials $P(x, y)$ with real coefficients such that for every $a, b, c \in \mathbb{R}$, $$ P(ab, c^2 + 1) + P(bc, a^2 + 1) + P(ca, b^2 + 1) = 0 $$
[ "Let $Q(x, y) = P(x, y + 1)$. So we must find all polynomials $Q(x, y)$ such that for all $a, b, c \\in \\mathbb{R}$:\n$$\n(\\star) \\qquad Q(ab, c^2) + Q(bc, a^2) + Q(ca, b^2) = 0\n$$\nSuppose that $Q(x, y)$ be the polynomial with the least degree that satisfies the above equation, we reach the contradiction by fi...
Iran
27th Iranian Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Polynomial operations" ]
null
proof and answer
P(x, y) ≡ 0
047r
Given a positive integer $n \ge 4$, prove that the equation $$ (2^x - 1)(5^x - 1) = y^n $$ has no positive integer solutions $(x, y)$.
[ "We will use the well-known Lifting the Exponent Lemma (LTE), stated as follows:\n**Lifting the Exponent Lemma:** Let $p$ be a prime and $m$ a positive integer. Let $a, b$ be integers such that $p \\nmid ab$ and $q_p \\mid (a-b)$, where $q_p = p$ when $p$ is odd and $q_2 = 4$ when $p = 2$. Then we have\n$$\nv_p(a^m...
China
China-TST-2025A
[ "Number Theory > Diophantine Equations > Techniques: modulo, size analysis, order analysis, inequalities", "Number Theory > Modular Arithmetic > Fermat / Euler / Wilson theorems", "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Prime numbers", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Sequences and Series > Floors a...
English
proof only
null
06ba
Let $AB\Gamma$ be a triangle with circumcircle $\omega(O, R)$. A circle $\gamma$ passes through $O$ and $B$ and is tangent to the line $AB$ at $B$. Let the circle $\kappa$ meets the circle $\omega(O, R)$ for a second time at $P \neq B$. A circle passes through $P$ and $\Gamma$ and is tangent to the line $A\Gamma$ at $\...
[ "First we will prove that $M$ belongs to the side $B\\Gamma$. It is enough to prove that\n$$\nB\\hat{M}P + P\\hat{M}\\Gamma = \\varphi + \\theta = A\\hat{\\Gamma}P + P\\hat{\\Gamma}x = 180^\\circ.\n$$\nThen we have:\n$$\nM\\hat{P}\\Gamma = O\\hat{P}\\Gamma - O\\hat{P}M = O\\hat{P}P - O\\hat{P}M = M\\hat{\\Gamma}P \...
Greece
Selection Examination
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Circles > Tangents", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, orthocenter, Euler line, nine-point circle" ]
English
proof only
null
02u4
Problem: João conseguiu pintar de preto e branco os quadrados de um tabuleiro $n \times n$ de modo que as interseções de quaisquer duas linhas e de quaisquer duas colunas não eram constituídas por quadrados com a mesma cor. Qual o valor máximo de $n$ ?
[ "Solution:\n\nUm exemplo com $n=4$ é dado na figura abaixo:\n\n![](attached_image_1.png)\n\nQueremos mostrar agora que, se $n \\geq 5$, não é possível existir tal pintura. Considere então um tabuleiro $n \\times n$ com $n \\geq 5$.\n\nAnalisando os quadrados da primeira linha, pelo menos três deles serão de uma mes...
Brazil
Brazilian Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Pigeonhole principle", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Coloring schemes, extremal arguments" ]
null
proof and answer
4
0dak
In a graph with 8 vertices that contains no cycle of length 4, at most how many edges can there be?
[ "Let $V$ denote the set of all vertices. Let $d$ be the greatest degree of a vertex in the graph and $v \\in V$ be a vertex with degree $d$ and let $D \\subset V$ be the set of $d$ vertices connected to $v$.\n\nIn the full subgraph consisting of vertices in $D$, no vertex can have degree 2 or more, because this wou...
Saudi Arabia
Team selection tests for GMO 2018
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Graph Theory > Turán's theorem", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Counting two ways", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Coloring schemes, extremal arguments" ]
English
proof and answer
11
0485
Given integer sequences $\{x_n\}_{n \ge 1}$, $\{y_n\}_{n \ge 1}$. Prove that there exists an integer sequence $\{z_n\}_{n \ge 1}$ such that for any positive integer $n$, $$ \sum_{k|n} k z_k^{n/k} = \left( \sum_{k|n} k x_k^{n/k} \right) \cdot \left( \sum_{k|n} k y_k^{n/k} \right). $$ Here all three sums are taken over a...
[ "**Proof 1:** By induction, $z_n$ can be uniquely determined from the equation\n$$\nnz_n = \\left( \\sum_{k|n} k x_k^{n/k} \\right) \\cdot \\left( \\sum_{k|n} k y_k^{n/k} \\right) - \\sum_{\\substack{k|n \\\\ k<n}} k z_k^{n/k}. \\qquad (3)\n$$\nWe only need to prove that the right-hand side is divisible by $n$. To ...
China
2025 International Mathematical Olympiad China National Team Selection Test
[ "Number Theory > Number-Theoretic Functions > Möbius inversion", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Enumeration with symmetry", "Number Theory > Modular Arithmetic > Fermat / Euler / Wilson theorems", "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Least common multiples (lcm)" ]
English
proof only
null
0k34
Problem: Find the number of unordered pairs $\{a, b\}$, where $a, b \in\{0,1,2, \ldots, 108\}$ such that $109$ divides $a^{3}+b^{3}-a b$.
[ "Solution:\nWe start with the equation\n$$\na^{3}+b^{3} \\equiv a b \\pmod{109}\n$$\nIf either $a$ or $b$ are $0$, then we get $a^{3} \\equiv 0$, implying that both are $0$. Thus, $\\{0,0\\}$ is a pair. For the rest of the problem, let's assume that neither $a$ nor $b$ are $0$. Multiplying both sides by $a^{-1} b^{...
United States
HMMT February 2018
[ "Number Theory > Modular Arithmetic > Inverses mod n", "Number Theory > Modular Arithmetic > Polynomials mod p" ]
null
proof and answer
54
09f6
For any positive real numbers $a$, $b$, $c$, $d$, prove that $$ \frac{(a+b)^2 + (c+d)^2}{(a^2+c^2)(b+d) + (a+c)(b^2+d^2)} \le \frac{1}{a+c} + \frac{1}{b+d}. $$
[ "Clearly it suffices to prove\n$$\n\\left( \\frac{a^2 + c^2}{a+c} + \\frac{b^2 + d^2}{b+d} \\right) (a+c+b+d) \\ge (a+b)^2 + (c+d)^2.\n$$\nBy the Cauchy-Schwartz and Minkowski inequalities, we have\n$$\n\\left( \\frac{a^2 + c^2}{a+c} + \\frac{b^2 + d^2}{b+d} \\right) (a+c+b+d) \\geq \\left( \\sqrt{a^2+c^2} + \\sqrt...
Mongolia
51st Mongolian National Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > Cauchy-Schwarz", "Algebra > Linear Algebra > Vectors" ]
null
proof only
null
06eb
Let $M$ be the intersection point of the diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ of a convex quadrilateral $ABCD$. The bisector of $\angle ACD$ meets $BA$ extended at $K$. If $MA \cdot MC + MA \cdot CD = MB \cdot MD$, show that $\angle BKC = \angle CDB$.
[ "Construct a point $E$ on the extension of $AC$ such that $CD = CE$. Using the condition, we find that\n$$\n\\begin{aligned}\nMB \\cdot MD &= MA \\cdot MC + MA \\cdot CD \\\\\n&= MA(MC + CE) \\\\\n&= MA \\cdot ME.\n\\end{aligned}\n$$\nThis implies $A, B, E, D$ are concyclic.\n\nNow, since $\\angle CDE = \\angle CED...
Hong Kong
IMO HK TST
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Quadrilaterals > Cyclic quadrilaterals", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Circles > Radical axis theorem", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Constructions and loci" ]
null
proof only
null
09e5
Let $a$, $b$, $c$ be real numbers which satisfy the conditions: $a < b < c$, $a + b + c = 6$, $ab + bc + ca = 9$. Prove that the inequality $$ a^2 + b^2 + c^2 - a - 4b - 7c + 15 < 0 $$
[ "It is obvious that $a < 2 < c$. Therefore\n$$\n3(a-1)(a-3) - (a-b)(a-c) = 3(b-1)(b-3) - (b-1)(b-a) =\n$$\n$$\n3(c-1)(c-3) - (c-a)(c-b) = 0\n$$\n$$\n\\left( \n\\begin{array}{l}\n0 = 9 - ab - bc - ca = 9 + a^2 - 2a(b + c) - (a - b)(a - c) = \\\\\n\\qquad = 9 + a^2 - 2a(6 - a) - (a - b)(a - c) = 3(a - 1)(a - 3) - (a ...
Mongolia
Mongolian Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Symmetric functions", "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > Linear and quadratic inequalities" ]
English
proof only
null
03in
Problem: Given a finite collection of lines in a plane $P$, show that it is possible to draw an arbitrarily large circle in $P$ which does not meet any of them. On the other hand, show that it is possible to arrange an infinite sequence of lines (first line, second line, third line, etc.) in $P$ so that every circle in...
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Canada
Canadian Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Combinatorial Geometry", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Constructions and loci", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Distance chasing", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Analytic / Coordinate Methods > Trigonometry" ]
null
proof only
null
04hd
Let $\alpha \ge \frac{1}{2}$ be a real number. Prove that the following inequality holds for all positive real numbers $x$, $y$, $z$: $$ x(x - y)(\alpha x - y) + y(y - z)(\alpha y - z) + z(z - x)(\alpha z - x) \ge 0. $$
[ "The given inequality can be written in the following form:\n$$\n\\alpha(x^3 + y^3 + z^3 - x^2y - y^2z - z^2x) \\geq x^2y + y^2z + z^2x - xy^2 - yz^2 - zx^2.\n$$\nFrom the rearrangement inequality it follows that the left-hand side of the previous inequality is positive. Therefore, it suffices to prove the desired ...
Croatia
Mathematica competitions in Croatia
[ "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > QM-AM-GM-HM / Power Mean", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Polynomial operations" ]
English
proof only
null
0ds4
Let $a_1, a_2, \dots, a_n, b_1, b_2, \dots, b_n, p$ be real numbers with $p > -1$. Prove that $$ \sum_{i=1}^{n} (a_i - b_i)(a_i(a_1^2 + a_2^2 + \dots + a_n^2)^{p/2} - b_i(b_1^2 + b_2^2 + \dots + b_n^2)^{p/2}) \ge 0. $$
[ "Write $A = (a_1^2 + a_2^2 + \\dots + a_n^2)^{1/2}$ and $B = (b_1^2 + b_2^2 + \\dots + b_n^2)^{1/2}$. Then the LHS of the inequality becomes\n$$\nA^{p+2} + B^{p+2} - \\sum_{i=1}^{n} a_i b_i (A^p + B^p).\n$$\nSince $\\sum a_i b_i \\le AB$ it suffices to prove that\n$$\nA^{p+2} + B^{p+2} \\ge BA^{p+1} + AB^{p+1}.\n$$...
Singapore
Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO)
[ "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > Cauchy-Schwarz", "Algebra > Linear Algebra > Vectors" ]
null
proof only
null
098w
Problem: Fie triunghiul $ABC$ cu $m(\angle A)>90^{\circ}$ și $a=|BC|$, $b=|AC|$, $c=|AB|$ lungimile laturilor lui. Arătați că ecuația $$ x^{2}-(a+b+c)x+b^{2}+c^{2}=0 $$ are două soluții reale distincte.
[ "Solution:\n\nEste suficient să arătăm că $\\Delta>0$, adică $(a+b+c)^{2}-4\\left(b^{2}+c^{2}\\right)>0$.\nÎn adevăr, din $m(\\angle A)>90^{\\circ} \\Rightarrow a>b, a>c \\Rightarrow ab>b^{2}, ac>c^{2}$. Dar într-un triunghi suma lungimilor a două laturi este mai mare ca latura a treia. Deci $b+c>a$. Atunci\n$$\n\\...
Moldova
OLIMPIADA REPUBLICANĂ LA MATEMATICĂ
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Geometric Inequalities > Triangle inequalities", "Algebra > Intermediate Algebra > Quadratic functions", "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > Linear and quadratic inequalities" ]
null
proof only
null
091a
Problem: We are given a cyclic quadrilateral $A B C D$ with a point $E$ on the diagonal $A C$ such that $A D = A E$ and $C B = C E$. Let $M$ be the center of the circumcircle $k$ of the triangle $B D E$. The circle $k$ intersects the line $A C$ in the points $E$ and $F$. Prove that the lines $F M$, $A D$, and $B C$ me...
[ "Solution:\n\nAssume that $A$ lies between $C$ and $F$ (the case when $C$ lies between $A$ and $F$ can be handled in the same way). Let the lines $B C$ and $A D$ meet in $P$. Using $M B = M E$, $B C = C E$ and $M E = M F$ we get $\\triangle M B C \\cong \\triangle M E C$ and therefore\n$$\n\\angle M B C = \\angle M...
Middle European Mathematical Olympiad (MEMO)
MEMO
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Quadrilaterals > Cyclic quadrilaterals", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Circles > Radical axis theorem", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, orthocenter, Euler line,...
null
proof only
null
03b2
The point $D$ lies on the side $AB$ of $\triangle ABC$ with circumcircle $k$. Denote by $I$ and $J$ the centers of the circles touching $k$, and the segments $AB$ and $CD$. Assume that the points $A, B, I$ and $J$ are concyclic. Prove that $D$ is the tangent point of $AB$ and the excircle to this side.
[ "Let $k = k(O, r)$ and let $k_1(I, r_1)$ touch $BD$, $CD$ and $k$ at $P$, $R$ and $Q$, respectively. Let $k_2(J, r_2)$ touch $AD$, $CD$ at $K$, $M$ and $L$, respectively. First, we shall prove that $AB \\parallel IJ$, i.e. $ABIJ$ is an isosceles trapezoid. Assume the contrary and set $T = IJ \\cap AB$. Then\n\n$$\n...
Bulgaria
Bulgarian National Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Circles > Tangents", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Concurrency and Collinearity > Menelaus' theorem", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Quadrilaterals > Cyclic quadrilaterals" ]
English
proof only
null
06tm
Let $\mathbb{Z}_{>0}$ denote the set of positive integers. Consider a function $f: \mathbb{Z}_{>0} \rightarrow \mathbb{Z}_{>0}$. For any $m, n \in \mathbb{Z}_{>0}$ we write $f^{n}(m)=\underbrace{f(f(\ldots f}_{n}(m) \ldots))$. Suppose that $f$ has the following two properties: (i) If $m, n \in \mathbb{Z}_{>0}$, then $\...
[ "We split the solution into three steps. In the first of them, we show that the function $f$ is injective and explain how this leads to a useful visualization of $f$. Then comes the second step, in which most of the work happens: its goal is to show that for any $n \\in \\mathbb{Z}_{>0}$ the sequence $n, f(n), f^{2...
IMO
56th International Mathematical Olympiad Shortlisted Problems
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Functional Equations", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Functional Equations > Injectivity / surjectivity", "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Least common multiples (lcm)", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Induction / smoothing" ]
English
proof only
null
00dk
Let $ABCD$ be a parallelogram whose diagonals meet at $M$. Let $N$ be an interior point of triangle $AMB$ such that $\angle AND = \angle BNC$. Prove that $\angle MNC = \angle NDA$ and $\angle MND = \angle NCB$.
[ "Let $N'$ be the symmetric of $N$ relative to $M$. Since the diagonals cut in half, $AN'CN$ and $DN'BN$ are parallelograms. Hence, $\\angle DN'A = \\angle BNC$ and $\\angle BN'C = \\angle DNA$. As $\\angle DNA = \\angle BNC$, then the quadrilaterals $DN'NA$ and $BNN'C$ are cyclic. Thus, $\\angle MNC = \\angle N'NC ...
Argentina
XXIX Rioplatense Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Quadrilaterals > Cyclic quadrilaterals", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Transformations > Rotation", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing" ]
English
proof only
null
07iv
Let $a, b, c$ be natural numbers such that $b > a > 1$ and $\gcd(c, ab) = 1$. Prove that there exists a natural number $n$ such that $$ c \mid \binom{b^n}{a^n} $$
[ "**First Solution.** Let $c = p_1^{\\alpha_1} \\cdots p_t^{\\alpha_t}$ be the prime decomposition of $c$.\nThen, for all large enough $r$ there are positive integers $n_0, m_0$ such that $a^{n_0} + m_0$ is divisible by $(p_1 \\cdots p_t)^r$. Indeed, letting $n_0 = \\varphi((p_1 \\cdots p_t)^r)$ and $m_0 = (p_1 \\cd...
Iran
41th Iranian Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Factorization techniques", "Number Theory > Modular Arithmetic > Fermat / Euler / Wilson theorems", "Number Theory > Residues and Primitive Roots > Multiplicative order", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Sequences and Series > Floors and ceilings" ]
null
proof only
null
0kds
Problem: A collection $\mathcal{S}$ of $10000$ points is formed by picking each point uniformly at random inside a circle of radius $1$. Let $N$ be the expected number of points of $\mathcal{S}$ which are vertices of the convex hull of the $\mathcal{S}$. (The convex hull is the smallest convex polygon containing every ...
[ "Solution:\nHere is $\\mathrm{C}++$ code by Benjamin Qi to estimate the answer via simulation. It is known that the expected number of vertices of the convex hull of $n$ points chosen uniformly at random inside a circle is $O\\left(n^{1 / 3}\\right)$. See \"On the Expected Complexity of Random Convex Hulls\" by Har...
United States
HMMT February 2020
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Combinatorial Geometry > Convex hulls", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Expected values" ]
null
final answer only
null
0knm
A finite set $S$ of positive integers has the property that, for each $s \in S$, and each positive integer divisor $d$ of $s$, there exists a unique element $t \in S$ satisfying $\gcd(s, t) = d$. (The elements $s$ and $t$ could be equal.) Given this information, find all possible values for the number of elements of $S...
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United States
USA Junior MO
[ "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Greatest common divisors (gcd)", "Number Theory > Number-Theoretic Functions > τ (number of divisors)" ]
null
proof and answer
All powers of two, i.e., |S| = 2^k for integers k ≥ 0.
0huf
Problem: Acute triangle $A B C$ is made of solid metal, and it is on top of a wooden table. Points $P$ on $A B$ and $Q$ on $A C$ are such that the perpendicular to $A B$ through $P$ intersects the perpendicular to $A C$ through $Q$ inside the triangle. Nails are hammered into the table at $P$ and $Q$. (The nails do no...
[ "Solution:\n\nFirst we prove existence. Let $O$ be the intersection of the perpendiculars at $P$ and $Q$ to $A B$ and $A C$ respectively. Insert a nail at $R$, the foot of the perpendicular from $O$ to $B C$. Observe that $O P \\cdot A B, O Q \\cdot A C, O R \\cdot B C$ equal twice the respective areas of triangles...
United States
Berkeley Math Circle Take-Home Contest #6
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Advanced Configurations > Miquel point", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Quadrilaterals > Cyclic quadrilaterals", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Transformations > Rotation", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing" ]
null
proof only
null
0eu0
Three schools $A$, $B$ and $C$ participate in a chess tournament with five students from each school. Let $a_1, a_2, \dots, a_5; b_1, b_2, \dots, b_5; c_1, c_2, \dots, c_5$ be the list of the players from $A$, $B$, $C$ respectively. Let $P_A$, $P_B$, $P_C$ be the scores that schools $A$, $B$, $C$ make, respectively, wh...
[ "(i) The triple $(10, 0, 0)$ can be made only when $a_1$ wins exactly $10$ times, and $(0, 10, 0)$ is only when $b_1$ wins $10$ games. The number of games that a player $x \\notin \\{a_1, b_1\\}$ can win is strictly less than $10$. Therefore, the number of possible triples $(P_A, P_B, P_C)$ is exactly the same as t...
South Korea
Korean Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Recursion, bijection", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Enumeration with symmetry", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Algebraic properties of binomial coefficients" ]
English
proof and answer
4
0ko0
Problem: If $a < b < c < d$ are distinct positive integers such that $a + b + c + d$ is a square, what is the minimum value of $c + d$?
[ "Solution:\nThe answer is $11$, which comes from $2 + 3 + 5 + 6$ or $1 + 4 + 5 + 6$.\n\nThe minimum possible value of $a + b + c + d$ for $a < b < c < d$ is $1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10$. The smallest square at least $10$ is $4^{2} = 16$.\n\nNow assume for sake of contradiction that $c + d \\leq 10$. Then, $c < \\frac{c + d...
United States
Berkeley Math Circle Monthly Contest 8
[ "Algebra > Prealgebra / Basic Algebra > Integers", "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > Linear and quadratic inequalities" ]
null
proof and answer
11
029m
Problem: Frações egípcias - Encontre números inteiros positivos $a$ e $b$, com $a > b$, tais que: $$ \frac{2}{7} = \frac{1}{a} + \frac{1}{b} $$
[ "Solution:\n\nA equação é equivalente a $2ab = 7(a + b)$. Como $2$ e $7$ são números primos entre si, segue que $ab$ é múltiplo de $7$ e que $a + b$ é múltiplo de $2$. Mas, para $ab$ ser múltiplo de $7$, a única possibilidade é $a$ ser múltiplo de $7$ ou $b$ ser múltiplo de $7$. Suponhamos primeiramente que $a$ é m...
Brazil
Nível 2
[ "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Greatest common divisors (gcd)", "Number Theory > Divisibility / Factorization > Factorization techniques", "Number Theory > Diophantine Equations > Techniques: modulo, size analysis, order analysis, inequalities", "Algebra > Prealgebra / Basic Algebra > Fractio...
null
final answer only
a = 28, b = 4
0gko
Let $f : (0, \infty) \to \mathbb{R}$ be such that for all $x, y \in (0, \infty)$, $$ f(x + y) = f\left(\frac{x + y}{xy}\right) + f(xy). $$ Show that $f(xy) = f(x) + f(y)$ for all $x, y \in (0, \infty)$.
[ "First, we show that $f(ab) = f(a) + f(b)$ for $a, b \\in (0, \\infty)$ such that $a^2b \\geq 4$. In fact, if $a^2b \\geq 4$ and $a, b > 0$, then we can find $x, y > 0$ such that $x + y = ab$ and $xy = b$, namely\n$$\nx = \\frac{a + \\sqrt{a^2 - (4/b)}}{(2/b)} > 0 \\quad \\text{and} \\quad y = \\frac{a - \\sqrt{a^2...
Thailand
Thailand Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Functional Equations", "Algebra > Equations and Inequalities > Linear and quadratic inequalities" ]
English
proof only
null
0ktb
Problem: Compute the number of sets $S$ such that every element of $S$ is a nonnegative integer less than $16$, and if $x \in S$ then $(2x \bmod 16) \in S$.
[ "Solution:\n![](attached_image_1.png)\nFor any nonempty $S$ we must have $0 \\in S$. Now if we draw a directed graph of dependencies among the non-zero elements, it creates a balanced binary tree where every leaf has depth $3$. In the diagram, if $a$ is a parent of $b$ it means that if $b \\in S$, then $a$ must als...
United States
HMMT November
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Recursion, bijection", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Sequences and Series > Recurrence relations" ]
null
proof and answer
678
09ql
Problem: Vind alle functies $f: \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ waarvoor geldt dat $$ x f(x+x y)=x f(x)+f\left(x^{2}\right) f(y) $$ voor alle $x, y \in \mathbb{R}$.
[ "Solution:\n\nInvullen van $x=0$ en $y=0$ geeft $0=f(0)^{2}$, dus $f(0)=0$.\n\nInvullen van $x=1$ en $y=-1$ geeft $f(0)=f(1)+f(1) f(-1)$, dus $0=f(1)(1+f(-1))$, dus $f(1)=0$ of $f(-1)=-1$.\n\nInvullen van $x=-1$ geeft\n$$\n-f(-1-y)=-f(-1)+f(1) f(y) \\quad \\text{voor alle } y \\in \\mathbb{R}\n$$\nStel dat $f(1)=0$...
Netherlands
Dutch TST
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Functional Equations" ]
null
proof and answer
f(x) = 0 for all real x; and f(x) = x for all real x
01gi
There are $n > 1$ guests at Georg's birthday party and each guest is friends with at least one other guest. Georg organizes a party game among the guests. Each guest receives a jug of water such that there are no two guests with the same amount of water in their jugs. Every guest now proceeds as follows. The guest take...
[ "Answer: 2.\nIf there are guests $1$, $2$, $\\ldots$, $n$ and guest $i$ is friends with guest $i-1$ and $i+1$ modulo $n$ (e.g. guest $1$ and guest $n$ are friends). Then if guest $i$ has $i$ amount of water in their jug at the start of the game, then only guest $1$ and $n$ end up with a different amount of water th...
Baltic Way
Baltic Way 2020
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Pigeonhole principle", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Coloring schemes, extremal arguments" ]
null
proof and answer
2
02h1
Problem: Veja a seguir a página do calendário de abril de 2005: | $\mathrm{D}$ | $\mathrm{S}$ | $\mathrm{T}$ | $\mathrm{Q}$ | $\mathrm{Q}$ | $\mathrm{S}$ | $\mathrm{S}$ | | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | | | | | | | 1 | 2 | | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 ...
[ "Solution:\nSetembro de 2006" ]
Brazil
Desafios
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Other" ]
null
final answer only
Setembro de 2006
0c8h
Prove that a sequence $(a_n)_{n \ge 1}$ having the property: $$ a_n - \frac{1}{m} \le a_m \le \frac{m}{n} $$ for all $m, n \in \mathbb{N}^*, m \ge n$, is convergent.
[ "For $m = n \\in \\mathbb{N}^*$ we get $a_n \\le 1$, implying that the sequence is upper bounded.\n\nDenote by $L = \\sup\\{a_n \\mid n \\in \\mathbb{N}^*\\}$. We get $L \\le 1$. If $\\varepsilon > 0$ is arbitrary we find $n_0 \\in \\mathbb{N}^*$ such that $L - \\varepsilon < a_{n_0} \\le L$.\n\nConsider $m_0 = \\m...
Romania
Romanian Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Sequences and Series" ]
English
proof only
null
0i7c
Problem: Given that $a, b, c$ are positive real numbers and $\log_{a} b + \log_{b} c + \log_{c} a = 0$, find the value of $\left(\log_{a} b\right)^{3} + \left(\log_{b} c\right)^{3} + \left(\log_{c} a\right)^{3}$.
[ "Solution:\nLet $x = \\log_{a} b$ and $y = \\log_{b} c$; then $\\log_{c} a = -(x + y)$. Thus we want to compute the value of $x^{3} + y^{3} + (-(x + y))^{3} = x^{3} + y^{3} - (x + y)^{3} = -3x^{2}y - 3x y^{2} = -3 x y (x + y)$. On the other hand, $-x y (x + y) = \\left(\\log_{a} b\\right) \\left(\\log_{b} c\\right)...
United States
Harvard-MIT Math Tournament
[ "Algebra > Intermediate Algebra > Logarithmic functions", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Polynomial operations" ]
null
final answer only
3
015z
Point $H$ is the orthocenter of a triangle $ABC$ and segments $AD$, $BE$, $CF$ are its altitudes. Points $I_1$, $I_2$, $I_3$ are incenters of triangles $EHF$, $DHF$, $DHE$, respectively. Prove that lines $AI_1$, $BI_2$, $CI_3$ intersect at one point.
[ "Denote $\\angle BAC = \\alpha$, $\\angle ABC = \\beta$, $\\angle ACB = \\gamma$ and observe that simple angle-chasing shows that $\\angle HEF = 90^\\circ - \\beta$, $\\angle HFE = 90^\\circ - \\gamma$, $\\angle AEF = \\beta$ and $\\angle AFE = \\gamma$. Since the lines $AI_1$, $EI_1$ and $FI_1$ intersect in one po...
Baltic Way
Baltic Way SHL
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, orthocenter, Euler line, nine-point circle", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Concurrency and Collinearity > Ceva's theorem", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle trigonometry", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > M...
null
proof only
null
04la
A tetrahedron is given, having one edge of length $3$ and all other edges of length $2$. Find the volume of that tetrahedron. (Stipe Vidak)
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Croatia
Mathematical competitions in Croatia
[ "Geometry > Solid Geometry > Volume", "Geometry > Solid Geometry > 3D Shapes", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Analytic / Coordinate Methods > Cartesian coordinates", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Analytic / Coordinate Methods > Vectors", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Analytic / Coordinate Methods > Trigonometry...
null
proof and answer
sqrt(3)/2
0jdw
Problem: Consider triangle $ABC$ with $\angle A = 2 \angle B$. The angle bisectors from $A$ and $C$ intersect at $D$, and the angle bisector from $C$ intersects $\overline{AB}$ at $E$. If $\frac{DE}{DC} = \frac{1}{3}$, compute $\frac{AB}{AC}$.
[ "Solution:\n\n$\\quad \\frac{7}{9} \\quad$ Let $AE = x$ and $BE = y$. Using angle-bisector theorem on $\\triangle ACE$ we have $x : DE = AC : DC$, so $AC = 3x$. Using some angle chasing, it is simple to see that $\\angle ADE = \\angle AED$, so $AD = AE = x$. Then, note that $\\triangle CDA \\sim \\triangle CEB$, so...
United States
HMMT 2013
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, orthocenter, Euler line, nine-point circle", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing" ]
null
proof and answer
7/9
0h9k
Given a foundation that is in a form of a $6\times 6$ square, that is divided into smaller $1\times 1$ squares. There is a gap of length $1$ between any two adjacent squares. The foundation is covered by several layers of bricks of size $3\times 1$. Every layer consists of $12$ bricks and each brick fully covers exactl...
[ "By contradiction, suppose cover can have three layers. Consider a grey square and four marked gaps as in Fig. 26. Each gap can be covered only by a brick that will also cover a grey square. Any such brick can't cover two of the marked gaps simultaneously. Thus, the grey square has to be covered by at least four br...
Ukraine
58th Ukrainian National Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Pigeonhole principle", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Coloring schemes, extremal arguments" ]
English
proof and answer
4
0iqs
Problem: Alice and the Cheshire Cat play a game. At each step, Alice either (1) gives the cat a penny, which causes the cat to change the number of (magic) beans that Alice has from $n$ to $5n$, or (2) gives the cat a nickel, which causes the cat to give Alice another bean. Alice wins (and the cat disappears) as soon ...
[ "Solution:\n\nAnswer: $35$\n\nConsider the number of beans Alice has in base $5$. Note that $2008 = 31013_{5}$, $42 = 132_{5}$, and $100 = 400_{5}$. Now, suppose Alice has $d_{k} \\cdots d_{2} d_{1}$ beans when she wins; the conditions for winning mean that these digits must satisfy $d_{2} d_{1} = 32$, $d_{k} \\cdo...
United States
Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament
[ "Number Theory > Modular Arithmetic > Chinese remainder theorem", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Games / greedy algorithms", "Algebra > Prealgebra / Basic Algebra > Integers" ]
null
proof and answer
35
0jno
Problem: Consider a $4 \times 4$ grid of squares, each of which are originally colored red. Every minute, Piet can jump on one of the squares, changing the color of it and any adjacent squares (two squares are adjacent if they share a side) to blue. What is the minimum number of minutes it will take Piet to change the...
[ "Solution:\n\nAnswer: 4\n\nPiet can change the colors of at most 5 squares per minute, so as there are 16 squares, it will take him at least four minutes to change the colors of every square. Some experimentation yields that it is indeed possible to make the entire grid blue after 4 minutes; one example is shown be...
United States
HMMT November 2015
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Coloring schemes, extremal arguments" ]
null
proof and answer
4
040n
There are $n$ cities ($n \ge 3$) and two airline companies in a country. Between any two cities, there is exactly one 2-way flight connecting them which is operated by one of the two companies. A female mathematician plans a travel route, so that it starts and ends at the same city, passes through at least two other ci...
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China
China Girls' Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Coloring schemes, extremal arguments", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Counting two ways" ]
English
proof and answer
4
02a4
Problem: Dois motoristas viajam da cidade $A$ até a cidade $B$ e, imediatamente, regressam à cidade $A$. O primeiro motorista viaja com velocidade constante de $80~\mathrm{km}/\mathrm{h}$, tanto na ida quanto na volta. O segundo motorista viaja até a cidade $B$ com velocidade constante de $90~\mathrm{km}/\mathrm{h}$ e...
[ "Solution:\n\nSeja $d$ a distância entre as cidades $A$ e $B$, e lembre que tempo $=$ distância $/$ velocidade.\n\n- O primeiro motorista viaja a distância de $2d$ com velocidade constante igual a $80~\\mathrm{km}/\\mathrm{h}$. Logo, o tempo total gasto por ele é:\n$$\nt = \\frac{2d}{80} = \\frac{d}{40}\n$$\n\n- O ...
Brazil
Nível 3
[ "Algebra > Prealgebra / Basic Algebra > Fractions" ]
null
proof and answer
The driver who maintains a constant speed of 80 km/h both ways takes less total time.
01um
The central area of a town has a form of the $n \times n$ square, which is formed by $1 \times 1$ tiles. To illuminate the area, one-lamp lampposts are used. The lampposts are placed at the corners of some tiles, including the boundary of the area. The lamp on a lamppost illuminates all tiles with a corner at the lampp...
[ "$$\n\\begin{cases}\n2k^2 + k, & \\text{if } n = 2k; \\\\\n2(k+1)^2, & \\text{if } n = 2k+1.\n\\end{cases}\n$$\n\nIf the length $n$ of the town square is odd, i.e. $n = 2k + 1$, then from the solution of Problem D8 it follows that the minimal value of the required lampposts is equal to\n$$\n2(k+1) \\left[ \\frac{n+...
Belarus
Belarusian Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Coloring schemes, extremal arguments" ]
English
proof and answer
If n is even, n(n+1)/2 (equivalently 2k^2 + k for n = 2k). If n is odd, (n+1)^2/2 (equivalently 2(k+1)^2 for n = 2k + 1).
04ts
Let $ABC$ be a triangle and $S_b, S_c$ the midpoints of the sides $AC$, $AB$, respectively. Prove that if $AB < AC$ then $\angle B S_c C < \angle B S_b C$. (Patrik Bak)
[ "It suffices to prove that if $AB < AC$ then $S_b$ lies inside the circumcircle $k$ of triangle $B S_c C$.\nThe midline $S_b S_c$ is parallel to $BC$ (Fig. 1). Let line $S_b S_c$ intersect $k$ for the second time at $P$. We will show that $S_b$ lies on the segment $S_c P$ (as opposed to lying on the ray opposite to...
Czech Republic
67th Czech and Slovak Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle inequalities", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Constructions and loci" ]
English
proof only
null
008x
Problem: Given $2012$ rocks divided in several groups, a *legal move* consists in merging two groups in one, as long as the amount of rocks in the new group is equal to or lower than $51$. Two players, $A$ and $B$, make legal moves in turns; $A$ plays first. The initial layout is $2012$ groups of one rock each. The pl...
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Argentina
XXIX Olimpíada Matemática Argentina National Round
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Games / greedy algorithms", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Invariants / monovariants" ]
English
proof and answer
Player B (the second player) has a winning strategy: systematically build piles of size 51, aiming for a final state with thirty-nine piles of size fifty-one and one pile of size twenty-three so that the total number of moves is even and the second player makes the last move.
0fvq
Problem: Finde alle Funktionen $f: \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$, sodass für alle $x, y \in \mathbb{R}$ die folgende Gleichung gilt $$ f\left(f(x)-y^{2}\right)=f(x)^{2}-2 f(x) y^{2}+f(f(y)) $$
[ "Solution:\nOffenbar ist $f=0$ eine Lösung der Gleichung. Wir nehmen im Folgenden daher an, dass $f$ nicht identisch verschwindet und zeigen, dass $f(z)=z^{2}$ gilt für alle $z \\in \\mathbb{R}$. Dass dies wirklich eine Lösung der Gleichung ist, rechnet man leicht nach. Mit $x=y=0$ folgt nun $f(f(0))=f(0)^{2}+f(f(0...
Switzerland
IMO Selektion
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Functional Equations", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Functional Equations > Injectivity / surjectivity" ]
null
proof and answer
f(x) \equiv 0 for all x, or f(x) = x^2 for all x
0726
Problem: Consider a convex quadrilateral $ABCD$, in which $K, L, M, N$ are the midpoints of the sides $AB$, $BC$, $CD$, $DA$ respectively. Suppose (a) $BD$ bisects $KM$ at $Q$; (b) $QA = QB = QC = QD$; and (c) $LK / LM = CD / CB$. Prove that $ABCD$ is a square.
[ "Solution:\n![](attached_image_1.png)\nFig. 1.\nObserve that $KLMN$ is a parallelogram, $Q$ is the midpoint of $MK$ and hence $NL$ also passes through $Q$. Let $T$ be the point of intersection of $AC$ and $BD$; and let $S$ be the point of intersection of $BD$ and $MN$.\n\nConsider the triangle $MNK$. Note that $SQ$...
India
INMO 2004
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Quadrilaterals > Quadrilaterals with perpendicular diagonals", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Quadrilaterals > Cyclic quadrilaterals", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, orthocenter, Euler line, nine-point circle", "Geometry ...
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08j3
Problem: In a group of 60 students: 40 speak English; 30 speak French; 8 speak all the three languages; the number of students that speak English and French but not German is equal to the sum of the number of students that speak English and German but not French plus the number of students that speak French and German ...
[ "Solution:\nWe use the following notation.\n$E=$ number of students that speak English, $F=$ number of students that speak French,\n$G=$ number of students that speak German; $m=$ number of students that speak all the three languages,\n$x=$ number of students that speak English and French but not German,\n$y=$ numb...
JBMO
7th JBMO
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Inclusion-exclusion", "Algebra > Prealgebra / Basic Algebra > Simple Equations" ]
null
proof and answer
a) 26; b) not uniquely determined — any integer from 12 to 22 inclusive; c) 8
08x0
Let $n$ be a positive integer. By a lattice point in the $xyz$-space we mean a point $(k, l, m)$ where $k, l, m$ are integers. A line segment connecting two lattice points contained in the region $0 \le x, y, z \le n$ and distance 1 between them is called a lattice segment. We can assign a direction to each lattice seg...
[ "$$\n2^{(n+1)^3-1} + 2^{3n} + 2 \\text{ ways}\n$$\n![](attached_image_1.png)\nA lattice square with its sides directed is congruent in the sense of the problem with one of the four types of such lattice square shown above. For each of these types we determine a number of ways of giving directions to every lattice s...
Japan
Japan 2013 Initial Round
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Coloring schemes, extremal arguments", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Invariants / monovariants" ]
English
proof and answer
2^((n+1)^3 - 1) + 2^(3n) + 2
05b6
Two rectangles are drawn on a piece of paper. The length and width of one rectangle are both $5$ cm greater than the corresponding measures of the other rectangle. The area of the larger rectangle is $1$ dm$^2$ greater than the area of the smaller rectangle. Find the perimeter of the smaller rectangle.
[ "Let the sidelengths of the smaller rectangle (in cm) be $a$ and $b$. Then the sidelengths of the larger rectangle are $a+5$ and $b+5$. The area of the smaller rectangle is $ab$, whereas the area of the larger rectangle is $(a+5)(b+5) = ab + 5a + 5b + 25$, which by the information given is equal to $ab + 100$. Thus...
Estonia
Estonian Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Algebra > Prealgebra / Basic Algebra > Simple Equations", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Quadrilaterals" ]
English
proof and answer
30 cm
02po
Problem: a. Mostre que a identidade abaixo é sempre verdadeira: $$ a^{n+1}+b^{n+1}=(a+b)\left(a^{n}+b^{n}\right)-a b\left(a^{n-1}+b^{n-1}\right) $$ b. Sejam $a$ e $b$ números reais tais que $a+b=1$ e $ab=-1$. Mostre que o número $a^{10}+b^{10}$ é inteiro, calculando seu valor.
[ "Solution:\n\na.\nObservemos que\n$$\n\\begin{aligned}\n(a+b)\\left(a^{n}+b^{n}\\right) & =a^{n+1}+a b^{n}+b a^{n}+b^{n+1}= \\\\\n& =a^{n+1}+b^{n+1}+a b\\left(a^{n-1}+b^{n-1}\\right)\n\\end{aligned}\n$$\ne a identidade segue.\n\nb.\nChamemos de $f_{n}=a^{n}+b^{n}$. Observe que $f_{1}=a+b=1$. Calculemos $f_{2}$ :\n$...
Brazil
Brazilian Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Polynomial operations", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Sequences and Series > Recurrence relations", "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Symmetric functions" ]
null
proof and answer
123
05r1
Problem: Soit $n \geqslant 3$ un entier, montrer qu'il existe deux entiers $x$ et $y$ tels que $7 x^{2} + y^{2} = 2^{n}$.
[ "Solution:\n\nEncore une solution par récurrence!\n\nInitialisation: $x_{3} = y_{3} = 1$.\n\nHérédité : On suppose prouvé par récurrence pour $n$, alors\n\n$X = \\dfrac{x_{n} + y_{n}}{2}$, $Y = \\dfrac{|7 x_{n} - y_{n}|}{2}$\n\nou bien\n\n$X = \\dfrac{|x_{n} - y_{n}|}{2}$, $Y = \\dfrac{7 x_{n} + y_{n}}{2}$\n\nLes d...
France
PRÉPARATION OLYMPIQUE FRANÇAISE DE MATHÉMATIQUES
[ "Number Theory > Diophantine Equations > Techniques: modulo, size analysis, order analysis, inequalities", "Number Theory > Algebraic Number Theory > Quadratic forms" ]
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09v5
Given is the triangle $ABC$. A line from point $A$ intersects the side $BC$ in $D$. Parallel to $BC$ we draw four lines such that they divide $AB$ and $AC$ in five equal parts. From the ten pieces in which the triangle $ABC$ is divided, the two dotted ones have the same area. Also, the area of the grey triangle at the ...
[ "B) $81$" ]
Netherlands
Junior Mathematical Olympiad
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Transformations > Homothety", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles" ]
English
MCQ
B
00s8
Given an acute triangle $\triangle ABC$ ($AC \neq AB$) and let $(C)$ be its circumcircle. The excircle $C_1$ corresponding to the vertex $A$, of center $I_a$, tangents to the side $BC$ at the point $D$ and to the extensions of the sides $AB$, $AC$ at the points $E$, $Z$ respectively. Let $I$ and $L$ be the intersection...
[ "![](attached_image_1.png)\n\nWe have $(e) \\perp BC$ and $I_aD \\perp BC$, so $(e) \\parallel I_aD$. Let $T$, $S$ be the midpoints of the segments $HI_a$, $HD$ respectively and $Y$ the point of intersection of the lines $HD$, $EZ$. Then, $TS \\parallel I_aD$, $TS \\perp BC$ and $SY \\perp EZ$.\nThe Euler circle $(...
Balkan Mathematical Olympiad
BMO 2017
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Transformations > Inversion", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, orthocenter, Euler line, nine-point circle", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Circles > Tangents" ]
English
proof only
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0j5h
Problem: Given positive real numbers $x$, $y$, and $z$ that satisfy the following system of equations: $$ \begin{aligned} x^{2}+y^{2}+x y &=1, \\ y^{2}+z^{2}+y z &=4, \\ z^{2}+x^{2}+z x &=5, \end{aligned} $$ find $x+y+z$.
[ "Solution:\nAnswer: $\\sqrt{5+2 \\sqrt{3}}$\nLet $O$ denote the origin. Construct vectors $OA$, $OB$, and $OC$ as follows: The lengths of $OA$, $OB$, and $OC$ are $x$, $y$, and $z$, respectively, and the angle between any two vectors is $120^{\\circ}$. By the Law of Cosines, we have $AB=1$, $BC=2$, and $AC=\\sqrt{5...
United States
Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle trigonometry", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Advanced Configurations > Napoleon and Fermat points", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Analytic / Coordinate Methods > Vectors", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Constructions and loci" ]
null
proof and answer
sqrt(5 + 2*sqrt(3))
087d
Problem: In una scatola ci sono venti palline numerate da 1 a 20. Ciascun numero è presente in una e una sola di queste palline. Quante palline diverse dobbiamo estrarre come minimo, per essere sicuri che il prodotto dei loro numeri sia un multiplo di 12? (A) 7 (B) 11 (C) 12 (D) 15 (E) 18.
[ "Solution:\n\nLa risposta è (D). I multipli di 3 compresi tra 1 e 20 sono 6, dunque ci sono 14 numeri che non sono multipli di 3. Se estraessimo giusto quei 14 numeri, il loro prodotto non sarebbe un multiplo di 3 e men che meno di 12, dunque il numero $n$ di estrazioni minime per assicurarci che il prodotto sia un...
Italy
UNIONE MATEMATICA ITALIANA SCUOLA NORMALE SUPERIORE DI PISA Progetto Olimpiadi di Matematica
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Pigeonhole principle", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Coloring schemes, extremal arguments" ]
null
MCQ
D
08pb
Problem: Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $m(\widehat{BAC}) = 60^{\circ}$. Let $D$ and $E$ be the feet of the perpendiculars from $A$ to the external angle bisectors of $\widehat{ABC}$ and $\widehat{ACB}$, respectively. Let $O$ be the circumcenter of the triangle $ABC$. Prove that the circumcircles of the triangles $ADE$ ...
[ "Solution:\n\nLet $X$ be the intersection of the lines $BD$ and $CE$.\nWe will prove that $X$ lies on the circumcircles of both triangles $ADE$ and $BOC$ and then we will prove that the centers of these circles and the point $X$ are collinear, which is enough for proving that the circles are tangent to each other.\...
JBMO
Junior Balkan Mathematics Olympiad
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Circles > Tangents", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Quadrilaterals > Cyclic quadrilaterals", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Triangles > Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, Euler line, nine-point circle", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Miscellaneous > Angle chasing" ]
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0bpj
Problem: Determinați funcțiile polinomiale neconstante $f:[0,1] \rightarrow \mathbb{R}^*$, cu coeficienți raționali, care au următoarea proprietate: oricare ar fi $x$ în intervalul $[0,1]$, există două funcții polinomiale $g_x, h_x:[0,1] \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$, cu coeficienți raționali, astfel încât $h_x(x) \neq 0$ și...
[ "Solution:\nDeoarece intervalul închis $[0,1]$ este nenumărabil și mulțimea funcțiilor polinomiale cu coeficienți raționali este numărabilă, există o mulțime nenumărabilă $S \\subseteq [0,1]$ și două funcții polinomiale coprime $g, h:[0,1] \\rightarrow \\mathbb{R}$, cu coeficienți raționali, astfel încât $h(x) \\ne...
Romania
Olimpiada Naţională de Matematică, Etapa Naţională
[ "Algebra > Algebraic Expressions > Polynomials > Polynomial operations" ]
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proof and answer
All such polynomials are f(x) = c (x − b)^n with c a nonzero rational number, b a rational number not in the unit interval, and n an integer at least two.
02ez
Given a set of $n$ elements, find the largest number of subsets such that no subset is contained in any other.
[ "Let $A$ have $n$ elements. The number of sequences of chains\n$$\nS_1 \\subset S_2 \\subset \\dots \\subset S_{n-1} \\subset A\n$$\nsuch that $|S_i| = i$ is $n!$: for each permutation $(a_1, a_2, \\dots, a_n)$ of elements from $A$ let $S_i = S_{i-1} \\cup \\{a_i\\}$.\n\nFix a subset $B$ of $A$. If $|B| = k$, then ...
Brazil
XIV OBM
[ "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Counting two ways", "Discrete Mathematics > Combinatorics > Coloring schemes, extremal arguments" ]
English
proof and answer
binomial(n, floor(n/2))
0bb8
A triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in a circle $\omega$. A variable line $\ell$ chosen parallel to $BC$ meets segments $AB$, $AC$ at points $D$, $E$ respectively, and meets $\omega$ at points $K$, $L$ (where $D$ lies between $K$ and $E$). Circle $\gamma_1$ is tangent to the segments $KD$ and $BD$ and also tangent to $\omega...
[ "Let $P$ be the meeting point of the common inner tangents to $\\gamma_1$ and $\\gamma_2$. Also, let $b$ be the angle bisector of $\\angle BAC$. Since $KL \\parallel BC$, $b$ is also the angle bisector of $\\angle KAL$.\nLet $\\mathfrak{H}$ be the composition of the symmetry $\\mathfrak{S}$ with respect to $b$ and ...
Romania
2011 Fourth ROMANIAN MASTER OF MATHEMATICS
[ "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Transformations > Inversion", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Transformations > Homothety", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Circles > Tangents", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > Advanced Configurations > Isogonal/isotomic conjugates, barycentric coordinates", "Geometry > Plane Geometry > ...
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proof and answer
The locus is the open segment of the angle bisector at the vertex between the vertex and its foot on the opposite side.