geometry problems from Romanian Team Selection Tests (TST)
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(only those not in IMO Shortlist)
IMO TST 1987 - 2019, 2021
The plane is covered with network of regular congruent disjoint hexagons. Prove that there cannot exist a square which has its four vertices in the vertices of the hexagons.
Consider all regular convex and star polygons inscribed in a given circle and having $n$ sides. We call two such polygons to be equivalent if it is possible to obtain one from the other using a rotation about the center of the circle. How many classes of such polygons exist?
Let $\Delta$ denote the set of all triangles in a plane. Consider the function $f: \Delta\to(0,\infty)$ defined by $f(ABC) = \min \left( \dfrac ba, \dfrac cb \right)$, for any triangle $ABC$ with $BC=a\leq CA=b\leq AB = c$. Find the set of values of $f$.
Let $M=\{A_{1},A_{2},\ldots,A_{5}\}$ be a set of five points in the plane such that the area of each triangle $A_{i}A_{j}A_{k}$, is greater than 3. Prove that there exists a triangle with vertices in $M$ and having the area greater than 4.
1987 Romania TST 2.4
Consider a sphere and a plane $\pi$. For a variable point $M \in \pi$, exterior to the sphere, one considers the circular cone with vertex in $M$ and tangent to the sphere. Find the locus of the centers of all circles which appear as tangent points between the sphere and the cone.
Let $ABCD$ be a square and $a$ be the length of his edges. The segments $AE$ and $CF$ are perpendicular on the square's plane in the same half-space and they have the length $AE=a$, $CF=b$ where $a<b<a\sqrt 3$. If $K$ denoted the set of the interior points of the square $ABCD$ determine $\min_{M\in K} \left( \max ( EM, FM ) \right) $ and $\max_{M\in K} \left( \min (EM,FM) \right)$.
Octavian Stanasila
Octavian Stanasila
1988 Romania TST 1.2
Let $OABC$ be a trihedral angle such that\[ \angle BOC = \alpha, \quad \angle COA = \beta, \quad \angle AOB = \gamma , \quad \alpha + \beta + \gamma = \pi . \]For any interior point $P$ of the trihedral angle let $P_1$, $P_2$ and $P_3$ be the projections of $P$ on the three faces. Prove that $OP \geq PP_1+PP_2+PP_3$.
Constantin Cocea
1988 Romania TST 1.3Consider all regular convex and star polygons inscribed in a given circle and having $n$ sides. We call two such polygons to be equivalent if it is possible to obtain one from the other using a rotation about the center of the circle. How many classes of such polygons exist?
Mircea Becheanu
In the plane there are given the lines $\ell_1$, $\ell_2$, the circle $\mathcal{C}$ with its center on the line $\ell_1$ and a second circle $\mathcal{C}_1$ which is tangent to $\ell_1$, $\ell_2$ and $\mathcal{C}$. Find the locus of the tangent point between $\mathcal{C}$ and $\mathcal{C}_1$ while the center of $\mathcal{C}$ is variable on $\ell_1$.
Mircea Becheanu
The four vertices of a square are the centers of four circles such that the sum of theirs areas equals the square's area. Take an arbitrary point in the interior of each circle. Prove that the four arbitrary points are the vertices of a convex quadrilateral.
Laurentiu Panaitopol
1988 Romania TST 4.1Let $\Delta$ denote the set of all triangles in a plane. Consider the function $f: \Delta\to(0,\infty)$ defined by $f(ABC) = \min \left( \dfrac ba, \dfrac cb \right)$, for any triangle $ABC$ with $BC=a\leq CA=b\leq AB = c$. Find the set of values of $f$.
Let $ABCD$ be a parallelogram and $M,N$ be points in the plane such that $C \in (AM)$ and $D \in (BN)$. Lines $NA,NC$ meet lines $MB,MD$ at points $E,F,G,H$. Show that points $E,F,G,H$ lie on a circle if and only if $ABCD$ is a rhombus.
(a) Find the point $M$ in the plane of triangle $ABC$ for which the sum $MA + MB+ MC$ is minimal.
(b) Given a parallelogram $ABCD$ whose angles do not exceed $120^o$, determine $min \{MA+ MB+NC+ND+ MN | M,N$ are in the plane $ABCD\}$ in terms of the sides and angles of the parallelogram.
Let $A,B,C$ be variable points on edges $OX,OY,OZ$ of a trihedral angle $OXYZ$, respectively.
Let $OA = a, OB = b, OC = c$ and $R$ be the radius of the circumsphere $S$ of $OABC$.
Prove that if points $A,B,C$ vary so that $a+b+c = R+l$, then the sphere $S$ remains tangent to a fixed sphere.
(b) Given a parallelogram $ABCD$ whose angles do not exceed $120^o$, determine $min \{MA+ MB+NC+ND+ MN | M,N$ are in the plane $ABCD\}$ in terms of the sides and angles of the parallelogram.
Let $OA = a, OB = b, OC = c$ and $R$ be the radius of the circumsphere $S$ of $OABC$.
Prove that if points $A,B,C$ vary so that $a+b+c = R+l$, then the sphere $S$ remains tangent to a fixed sphere.
Let $F$ be the boundary and $M,N$ be any interior points of a triangle $ABC$. Consider the function $f_{M,N}: F \to R$ defined by $f_{M,N}(P) = MP^2 +NP^2$ and let $\eta_{M,N}$ be the number of points $P$ for which $f{M,N}$ attains its minimum.
(a) Prove that $1 \le \eta_{M,N} \le 3$.
(b) If $M$ is fixed, find the locus of $N$ for which $\eta_{M,N} > 1$.
(c) Prove that the locus of $M$ for which there are points $N$ such that $\eta_{M,N} = 3$ is the interior of a tangent hexagon.
(a) Prove that $1 \le \eta_{M,N} \le 3$.
(b) If $M$ is fixed, find the locus of $N$ for which $\eta_{M,N} > 1$.
(c) Prove that the locus of $M$ for which there are points $N$ such that $\eta_{M,N} = 3$ is the interior of a tangent hexagon.
Let $M$ be a point on the edge $CD$ of a tetrahedron $ABCD$ such that the tetrahedra $ABCM$ and $ABDM$ have the same total areas. We denote by $\pi_{AB}$ the plane $ABM$. Planes $\pi_{AC},...,\pi_{CD}$ are analogously defined. Prove that the six planes $\pi_{AB},...,\pi_{CD}$ are concurrent in a certain point $N$, and show that $N$ is symmetric to the incenter $I$ with respect to the barycenter $G$.
The six faces of a hexahedron are quadrilaterals. Prove that if seven its vertices lie on a sphere, then the eighth vertex also lies on the sphere.
Let $O$ be the circumcenter of an acute triangle $ABC$ and $R$ be its circumcenter. Consider the disks having $OA,OB,OC$ as diameters, and let $\Delta$ be the set of points in the plane belonging to at least two of the disks. Prove that the area of $\Delta$ is greater than $R^2/8$.
The distance between any two of six given points in the plane is at least $1$. Prove that the distance between some two points is at least $\sqrt{\frac{5+\sqrt5}{2}}$
Let $A_1A_2A_3A_4$ be a tetrahedron. For any permutation $(i, j,k,h)$ of $1,2,3,4$ denote:
- $P_i$ – the orthogonal projection of $A_i$ on $A_jA_kA_h$;
- $B_{ij}$ – the midpoint of the edge $A_iAj$,
- $C_{ij}$ – the midpoint of segment $P_iP_j$
- $\beta_{ij}$– the plane $B_{ij}P_hP_k$
- $\delta_{ij}$ – the plane $B_{ij}P_iP_j$
- $\alpha_{ij}$ – the plane through $C_{ij}$ orthogonal to $A_kA_h$
- $\gamma_{ij}$ – the plane through $C_{ij}$ orthogonal to $A_iA_j$.
Prove that if the points $P_i$ are not in a plane, then the following sets of planes are concurrent:
(a) $\alpha_{ij}$, (b) $\beta_{ij}$, (c) $\gamma_{ij}$, (d) $\delta_{ij}$.
In a triangle $A_1A_2A_3$, the excribed circles corresponding to sides $A_2A_3$, $A_3A_1$, $A_1A_2$ touch these sides at $T_1$, $T_2$, $T_3$, respectively. If $H_1$, $H_2$, $H_3$ are the orthocenters of triangles $A_1T_2T_3$, $A_2T_3T_1$, $A_3T_1T_2$, respectively, prove that lines $H_1T_1$, $H_2T_2$, $H_3T_3$ are concurrent.
The diagonals of a pentagon $ABCDE$ determine another pentagon $MNPQR$. If $MNPQR$ and $ABCDE$ are similar, must $ABCDE$ be regular?
Let $ABCD$ be a tetrahedron; $B', C', D'$ be the midpoints of the edges $AB, AC, AD$; $G_A, G_B, G_C, G_D$ be the barycentres of the triangles $BCD, ACD, ABD, ABC$, and $G$ be the barycentre of the tetrahedron. Show that $A, G, G_B, G_C, G_D$ are all on a sphere if and only if $A, G, B', C', D'$ are also on a sphere.
Dan Brânzei
Let $S > 1$ be a real number. The Cartesian plane is partitioned into rectangles whose sides are parallel to the axes of the coordinate system. and whose vertices have integer coordinates. Prove that if the area of each triangle if at most $S$, then for any positive integer $k$ there exist $k$ vertices of these rectangles which lie on a line.
Let $\pi$ be the set of points in a plane and $f : \pi \to \pi$ be a mapping such that the image of any triangle (as its polygonal line) is a square. Show that $f(\pi)$ is a square.
Let $\pi$ be the set of points in a plane and $f : \pi \to \pi$ be a mapping such that the image of any triangle (as its polygonal line) is a square. Show that $f(\pi)$ is a square.
Let $O$ be the circumcenter of an acute triangle $ABC$. Suppose that the circumradius of the triangle is $R = 2p$, where $p$ is a prime number. The lines $AO,BO,CO$ meet the sides $BC,CA,AB$ at $A_1,B_1,C_1$, respectively. Given that the lengths of $OA_1,OB_1,OC_1$ are positive integers, find the side lengths of the triangle.
In a tetrahedron $VABC$, let $I$ be the incenter and $A',B',C'$ be arbitrary points on the edges $AV,BV,CV$, and let $S_a,S_b,S_c,S_v$ be the areas of triangles $VBC,VAC,VAB,ABC$, respectively. Show that points $A',B',C',I$ are coplanar if and only if $\frac{AA'}{A'V}S_a +\frac{BB'}{B'V}S_b +\frac{CC'}{C'V}S_c = S_v$
Let $ABC$ be a triangle inscribed in the circle $\mathcal{C}(O,R)$ and circumscribed to the circle $\mathcal{C}(L,r)$. Denote $d=\dfrac{Rr}{R+r}$. Show that there exists a triangle $DEF$ such that for any interior point $M$ in $ABC$ there exists a point $X$ on the sides of $DEF$ such that $MX\le d$.
Dan Brânzei
Suppose that each of the diagonals $AD,BE,CF$ divides the hexagon $ABCDEF$ into two parts of the same area and perimeter. Does the hexagon necessarily have a center of symmetry?
Find all integers $n > 1$ for which there is a set $B$ of $n$ points in the plane such that for any $A \in B$ there are three points $X,Y,Z \in B$ with $AX = AY = AZ = 1$.
Suppose that $ D,E,F$ are points on sides $ BC,CA,AB$ of a triangle $ ABC$ respectively such that $ BD=CE=AF$ and $ \angle BAD=\angle CBE=\angle ACF$.Prove that the triangle $ ABC$ is equilateral.
1994 Romania BMO TST 1.4
Consider a tetrahedron$ A_1A_2A_3A_4$. A point $N$ is said to be a Servais point if its projections on the six edges of the tetrahedron lie in a plane $\alpha(N)$ (called Servais plane). Prove that if all the six points $Nij$ symmetric to a point $M$ with respect to the midpoints $Bij$ of the edges $A_iA_j$ are Servais points, then $M$ is contained in all Servais planes $\alpha(Nij )$
Consider a tetrahedron$ A_1A_2A_3A_4$. A point $N$ is said to be a Servais point if its projections on the six edges of the tetrahedron lie in a plane $\alpha(N)$ (called Servais plane). Prove that if all the six points $Nij$ symmetric to a point $M$ with respect to the midpoints $Bij$ of the edges $A_iA_j$ are Servais points, then $M$ is contained in all Servais planes $\alpha(Nij )$
Inscribe an equilateral triangle of minimum side in a given acute-angled triangle $ABC$ (one vertex on each side).
Let $S_1, S_2,S_3$ be spheres of radii $a, b, c$ respectively whose centers lie on a line $l$. Sphere $S_2$ is externally tangent to $S_1$ and $S_3$, whereas $S_1$ and $S_3$ have no common points. A straight line t touches each of the spheres, Find the sine of the angle between $l$ and $t$.
Let be given two concentric circles of radii $R$ and $R_1 > R$. Let quadrilateral $ABCD$ is inscribed in the smaller circle and let the rays $CD, DA, AB, BC$ meet the larger circle at $A_1, B_1, C_1, D_1$ respectively.
Prove that $ \frac{\sigma(A_1B_1C_1D_1)}{\sigma(ABCD)} \geq \frac{R_1^2}{R^2}$ where $\sigma(P)$ denotes the area of a polygon $P.$
1995 Romania TST 1.1
Let $AD$ be the altitude of a triangle $ABC$ and $E , F$ be the incenters of the triangle $ABD$ and $ACD$ , respectively. line $EF$ meets $AB$ and $AC$ at $K$ and $L$. prove that $AK=AL$ if and only if $AB=AC$ or $A=90^o$
Let $AD$ be the altitude of a triangle $ABC$ and $E , F$ be the incenters of the triangle $ABD$ and $ACD$ , respectively. line $EF$ meets $AB$ and $AC$ at $K$ and $L$. prove that $AK=AL$ if and only if $AB=AC$ or $A=90^o$
1995 Romania TST 2.3
Let $M, N, P, Q$ be points on sides $AB, BC, CD, DA$ of a convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ such that $AQ = DP = CN = BM$. Prove that if $MNPQ$ is a square, then $ABCD$ is also a square.
Let $M, N, P, Q$ be points on sides $AB, BC, CD, DA$ of a convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ such that $AQ = DP = CN = BM$. Prove that if $MNPQ$ is a square, then $ABCD$ is also a square.
1995 Romania TST 3.2
A cube is partitioned into finitely many rectangular parallelepipeds with the edges parallel to the edges of the cube. Prove that if the sum of the volumes of the circumspheres of these parallelepipeds equals the volume of the circumscribed sphere of the cube, then all the parallelepipeds are cubes.
A cube is partitioned into finitely many rectangular parallelepipeds with the edges parallel to the edges of the cube. Prove that if the sum of the volumes of the circumspheres of these parallelepipeds equals the volume of the circumscribed sphere of the cube, then all the parallelepipeds are cubes.
1995 Romania TST 4.4
Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral. Suppose that similar isosceles triangles $APB, BQC, CRD, DSA$ with the bases on the sides of $ABCD$ are constructed in the exterior of the quadrilateral such that $PQRS$ is a rectangle but not a square. Show that $ABCD$ is a rhombus.
Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral. Suppose that similar isosceles triangles $APB, BQC, CRD, DSA$ with the bases on the sides of $ABCD$ are constructed in the exterior of the quadrilateral such that $PQRS$ is a rectangle but not a square. Show that $ABCD$ is a rhombus.
Let $ ABCD $ be a cyclic quadrilateral and let $ M $ be the set of incenters and excenters of the triangles $ BCD $, $ CDA $, $ DAB $, $ ABC $ (so 16 points in total). Prove that there exist two sets $ \mathcal{K} $ and $ \mathcal{L} $ of four parallel lines each, such that every line in $ \mathcal{K} \cup \mathcal{L} $ contains exactly four points of $ M $.
1996 Romania TST 2.1
Let $A$ and $B$ be points on a circle $\mathcal{C}$ with center $O$ such that $\angle AOB = \dfrac {\pi}2$. Circles $\mathcal{C}_1$ and $\mathcal{C}_2$ are internally tangent to $\mathcal{C}$ at $A$ and $B$ respectively and are also externally tangent to one another. The circle $\mathcal{C}_3$ lies in the interior of $\angle AOB$ and it is tangent externally to $\mathcal{C}_1$, $\mathcal{C}_2$ at $P$ and $R$ and internally tangent to $\mathcal{C}$ at $S$. Evaluate the value of $\angle PSR$.
1997 Romania TST 1.1
We are given in the plane a line $\ell$ and three circles with centres $A,B,C$ such that they are all tangent to $\ell$ and pairwise externally tangent to each other. Prove that the triangle $ABC$ has an obtuse angle and find all possible values of this this angle.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, $D$ be a point on side $BC$, and let $\mathcal{O}$ be the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$. Show that the circles tangent to $\mathcal{O},AD,BD$ and to $\mathcal{O},AD,DC$ are tangent to each other if and only if $\angle BAD=\angle CAD$.
Let $VA_1A_2\ldots A_n$ be a pyramid, where $n\ge 4$. A plane $\Pi$ intersects the edges $VA_1,VA_2,\ldots, VA_n$ at the points $B_1,B_2,\ldots,B_n$ respectively such that the polygons $A_1A_2\ldots A_n$ and $B_1B_2\ldots B_n$ are similar. Prove that the plane $\Pi$ is parallel to the plane containing the base $A_1A_2\ldots A_n$.
Let $A$ and $B$ be points on a circle $\mathcal{C}$ with center $O$ such that $\angle AOB = \dfrac {\pi}2$. Circles $\mathcal{C}_1$ and $\mathcal{C}_2$ are internally tangent to $\mathcal{C}$ at $A$ and $B$ respectively and are also externally tangent to one another. The circle $\mathcal{C}_3$ lies in the interior of $\angle AOB$ and it is tangent externally to $\mathcal{C}_1$, $\mathcal{C}_2$ at $P$ and $R$ and internally tangent to $\mathcal{C}$ at $S$. Evaluate the value of $\angle PSR$.
1997 Romania TST 1.1
We are given in the plane a line $\ell$ and three circles with centres $A,B,C$ such that they are all tangent to $\ell$ and pairwise externally tangent to each other. Prove that the triangle $ABC$ has an obtuse angle and find all possible values of this this angle.
Mircea Becheanu
1997 Romania TST 1.4Let $ABC$ be a triangle, $D$ be a point on side $BC$, and let $\mathcal{O}$ be the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$. Show that the circles tangent to $\mathcal{O},AD,BD$ and to $\mathcal{O},AD,DC$ are tangent to each other if and only if $\angle BAD=\angle CAD$.
Dan Branzei
1997 Romania TST 2.1Let $VA_1A_2\ldots A_n$ be a pyramid, where $n\ge 4$. A plane $\Pi$ intersects the edges $VA_1,VA_2,\ldots, VA_n$ at the points $B_1,B_2,\ldots,B_n$ respectively such that the polygons $A_1A_2\ldots A_n$ and $B_1B_2\ldots B_n$ are similar. Prove that the plane $\Pi$ is parallel to the plane containing the base $A_1A_2\ldots A_n$.
Laurentiu Panaitopol
1997 Romania TST 3.1
Let $ABCDEF$ be a convex hexagon, and let $P= AB \cap CD$, $Q = CD \cap EF$, $R = EF \cap AB$, $S = BC \cap DE$, $T = DE \cap FA$, $U = FA \cap BC$. Prove that
$\frac{PQ}{CD} = \frac{QR}{EF} = \frac{RP}{AB}$ if and only if $\frac{ST}{DE} = \frac{TU}{FA} = \frac{US}{BC}$
Let $ABCDEF$ be a convex hexagon, and let $P= AB \cap CD$, $Q = CD \cap EF$, $R = EF \cap AB$, $S = BC \cap DE$, $T = DE \cap FA$, $U = FA \cap BC$. Prove that
$\frac{PQ}{CD} = \frac{QR}{EF} = \frac{RP}{AB}$ if and only if $\frac{ST}{DE} = \frac{TU}{FA} = \frac{US}{BC}$
Let $w$ be a circle and $AB$ a line not intersecting $w$. Given a point $P_{0}$ on $w$, define the sequence $P_{0},P_{1},\ldots $ as follows: $P_{n+1}$ is the second intersection with $w$ of the line passing through $B$ and the second intersection of the line $AP_{n}$ with $w$. Prove that for a positive integer $k$, if $P_{0}=P_{k}$ for some choice of $P_{0}$, then $P_{0}=P_{k}$ for any choice of $P_{0}$.
Gheorge Eckstein
1998 Romania TST 1.2
A parallelepiped has surface area $216$ and volume $216$. Show that it is a cube.
A parallelepiped has surface area $216$ and volume $216$. Show that it is a cube.
1998 Romania TST 2.1
We are given an isosceles triangle $ABC$ such that $BC=a$ and $AB=BC=b$. The variable points $M\in (AC)$ and $N\in (AB)$ satisfy $a^2\cdot AM \cdot AN = b^2 \cdot BN \cdot CM$. The straight lines $BM$ and $CN$ intersect in $P$. Find the locus of the variable point $P$.
We are given an isosceles triangle $ABC$ such that $BC=a$ and $AB=BC=b$. The variable points $M\in (AC)$ and $N\in (AB)$ satisfy $a^2\cdot AM \cdot AN = b^2 \cdot BN \cdot CM$. The straight lines $BM$ and $CN$ intersect in $P$. Find the locus of the variable point $P$.
Dan Branzei
1999 Romania TST 1.2
Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle. The interior angle bisectors of $\angle ABC$ and $\angle ACB$ meet the opposite sides in $L$ and $M$ respectively. Prove that there is a point $K$ in the interior of the side $BC$ such that the triangle $KLM$ is equilateral if and only if $\angle BAC = 60^\circ$.
Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle. The interior angle bisectors of $\angle ABC$ and $\angle ACB$ meet the opposite sides in $L$ and $M$ respectively. Prove that there is a point $K$ in the interior of the side $BC$ such that the triangle $KLM$ is equilateral if and only if $\angle BAC = 60^\circ$.
1999 Romania TST 3.2
Let $O,A,B,C$ be variable points in the plane such that $OA=4$, $OB=2\sqrt3$ and $OC=\sqrt {22}$. Find the maximum value of the area $ABC$.
Let $O,A,B,C$ be variable points in the plane such that $OA=4$, $OB=2\sqrt3$ and $OC=\sqrt {22}$. Find the maximum value of the area $ABC$.
Mihai Baluna
1999 Romania TST 4.2
Two circles intersect at two points $A$ and $B$. A line $\ell$ which passes through the point $A$ meets the two circles again at the points $C$ and $D$, respectively. Let $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of the arcs $BC$ and $BD$ (which do not contain the point $A$) on the respective circles. Let $K$ be the midpoint of the segment $CD$. Prove that $\measuredangle MKN = 90^{\circ}$.
Two circles intersect at two points $A$ and $B$. A line $\ell$ which passes through the point $A$ meets the two circles again at the points $C$ and $D$, respectively. Let $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of the arcs $BC$ and $BD$ (which do not contain the point $A$) on the respective circles. Let $K$ be the midpoint of the segment $CD$. Prove that $\measuredangle MKN = 90^{\circ}$.
Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle and $M$ be the midpoint of the side $BC$. Let $N$ be a point in the interior of the triangle $ABC$ such that $\angle NBA=\angle BAM$ and $\angle NCA=\angle CAM$. Prove that $\angle NAB=\angle MAC$.
Gabriel Nagy
The vertices $A,B,C$ and $D$ of a square lie outside a circle centred at $M$. Let $AA',BB',CC',DD'$ be tangents to the circle. Assume that the segments $AA',BB',CC',DD'$ are the consecutive sides of a quadrilateral $p$ in which a circle is inscribed. Prove that $p$ has an axis of symmetry.
Dan Branzei
2002 Romania TST 1.3
Let $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of the respective sides $AB$ and $AC$ of an acute-angled triangle $ABC$. Let $P$ be the foot of the perpendicular from $N$ onto $BC$ and let $A_1$ be the midpoint of $MP$. Points $B_1$ and $C_1$ are obtained similarly. If $AA_1$, $BB_1$ and $CC_1$ are concurrent, show that the triangle $ABC$ is isosceles.
Let $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of the respective sides $AB$ and $AC$ of an acute-angled triangle $ABC$. Let $P$ be the foot of the perpendicular from $N$ onto $BC$ and let $A_1$ be the midpoint of $MP$. Points $B_1$ and $C_1$ are obtained similarly. If $AA_1$, $BB_1$ and $CC_1$ are concurrent, show that the triangle $ABC$ is isosceles.
Mircea Becheanu
2002 Romania TST 2.1 (also JBMO TST2 p4)
Let $ABCD$ be a unit square. For any interior points $M,N$ such that the line $MN$ does not contain a vertex of the square, we denote by $s(M,N)$ the least area of the triangles having their vertices in the set of points $\{ A,B,C,D,M,N\}$. Find the least number $k$ such that $s(M,N)\le k$, for all points $M,N$.
Let $ABCD$ be a unit square. For any interior points $M,N$ such that the line $MN$ does not contain a vertex of the square, we denote by $s(M,N)$ the least area of the triangles having their vertices in the set of points $\{ A,B,C,D,M,N\}$. Find the least number $k$ such that $s(M,N)\le k$, for all points $M,N$.
Dinu Șerbănescu
Let $ABCDE$ be a cyclic pentagon inscribed in a circle of centre $O$ which has angles $\angle B=120^{\circ},\angle C=120^{\circ},$ $\angle D=130^{\circ},\angle E=100^{\circ}$. Show that the diagonals $BD$ and $CE$ meet at a point belonging to the diameter $AO$.
Dinu Șerbănescu
Let $ABC$ be a triangle such that $AC\not= BC,AB<AC$ and let $K$ be it's circumcircle. The tangent to $K$ at the point $A$ intersects the line $BC$ at the point $D$. Let $K_1$ be the circle tangent to $K$ and to the segments $(AD),(BD)$. We denote by $M$ the point where $K_1$ touches $(BD)$. Show that $AC=MC$ if and only if $AM$ is the bisector of the $\angle DAB$.
Two circles $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ with radii $r_1$ and $r_2$, $r_2>r_1$, are externally tangent. The line $t_1$ is tangent to the circles $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ at points $A$ and $D$ respectively. The parallel line $t_2$ to the line $t_1$ is tangent to the circle $\omega_1$ and intersects the circle $\omega_2$ at points $E$ and $F$. The line $t_3$ passing through $D$ intersects the line $t_2$ and the circle $\omega_2$ in $B$ and $C$ respectively, both different of $E$ and $F$ respectively. Prove that the circumcircle of the triangle $ABC$ is tangent to the line $t_1$.
Neculai Roman
2003 Romania TST 1.2
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $\angle BAC=60^\circ$. Consider a point $P$ inside the triangle having $PA=1$, $PB=2$ and $PC=3$. Find the maximum possible area of the triangle $ABC$.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $\angle BAC=60^\circ$. Consider a point $P$ inside the triangle having $PA=1$, $PB=2$ and $PC=3$. Find the maximum possible area of the triangle $ABC$.
Dinu Serbanescu
Given is a rhombus $ABCD$ of side 1. On the sides $BC$ and $CD$ we are given the points $M$ and $N$ respectively, such that $MC+CN+MN=2$ and $2\angle MAN = \angle BAD$. Find the measures of the angles of the rhombus.
Cristinel Mortici
2003 Romania TST 6.1
Let $ABCDEF$ be a convex hexagon and denote by $A',B',C',D',E',F'$ the middle points of the sides $AB$, $BC$, $CD$, $DE$, $EF$ and $FA$ respectively. Given are the areas of the triangles $ABC'$, $BCD'$, $CDE'$, $DEF'$, $EFA'$ and $FAB'$. Find the area of the hexagon.
Let $ABCDEF$ be a convex hexagon and denote by $A',B',C',D',E',F'$ the middle points of the sides $AB$, $BC$, $CD$, $DE$, $EF$ and $FA$ respectively. Given are the areas of the triangles $ABC'$, $BCD'$, $CDE'$, $DEF'$, $EFA'$ and $FAB'$. Find the area of the hexagon.
Kvant Magazine
2004 Romania TST 2.4
Let $\Gamma$ be a circle, and let $ABCD$ be a square lying inside the circle $\Gamma$. Let $\mathcal{C}_a$ be a circle tangent interiorly to $\Gamma$, and also tangent to the sides $AB$ and $AD$ of the square, and also lying inside the opposite angle of $\angle BAD$. Let $A'$ be the tangency point of the two circles. Define similarly the circles $\mathcal{C}_b$, $\mathcal{C}_c$, $\mathcal{C}_d$ and the points $B',C',D'$ respectively. Prove that the lines $AA'$, $BB'$, $CC'$ and $DD'$ are concurrent.
Let $\Gamma$ be a circle, and let $ABCD$ be a square lying inside the circle $\Gamma$. Let $\mathcal{C}_a$ be a circle tangent interiorly to $\Gamma$, and also tangent to the sides $AB$ and $AD$ of the square, and also lying inside the opposite angle of $\angle BAD$. Let $A'$ be the tangency point of the two circles. Define similarly the circles $\mathcal{C}_b$, $\mathcal{C}_c$, $\mathcal{C}_d$ and the points $B',C',D'$ respectively. Prove that the lines $AA'$, $BB'$, $CC'$ and $DD'$ are concurrent.
2004 Romania TST 3.3
Let $I$ be the incenter of the non-isosceles triangle $ABC$ and let $A',B',C'$ be the tangency points of the incircle with the sides $BC,CA,AB$ respectively. The lines $AA'$ and $BB'$ intersect in $P$, the lines $AC$ and $A'C'$ in $M$ and the lines $B'C'$ and $BC$ intersect in $N$. Prove that the lines $IP$ and $MN$ are perpendicular.
alternative formulation
The incircle of a non-isosceles triangle $ABC$ has center $I$ and touches the sides $BC$, $CA$ and $AB$ in $A^{\prime}$, $B^{\prime}$ and $C^{\prime}$, respectively. The lines $AA^{\prime}$ and $BB^{\prime}$ intersect in $P$, the lines $AC$ and $A^{\prime}C^{\prime}$ intersect in $M$, and the lines $BC$ and $B^{\prime}C^{\prime}$ intersect in $N$. Prove that the lines $IP$ and $MN$ are perpendicular.
Let $I$ be the incenter of the non-isosceles triangle $ABC$ and let $A',B',C'$ be the tangency points of the incircle with the sides $BC,CA,AB$ respectively. The lines $AA'$ and $BB'$ intersect in $P$, the lines $AC$ and $A'C'$ in $M$ and the lines $B'C'$ and $BC$ intersect in $N$. Prove that the lines $IP$ and $MN$ are perpendicular.
alternative formulation
The incircle of a non-isosceles triangle $ABC$ has center $I$ and touches the sides $BC$, $CA$ and $AB$ in $A^{\prime}$, $B^{\prime}$ and $C^{\prime}$, respectively. The lines $AA^{\prime}$ and $BB^{\prime}$ intersect in $P$, the lines $AC$ and $A^{\prime}C^{\prime}$ intersect in $M$, and the lines $BC$ and $B^{\prime}C^{\prime}$ intersect in $N$. Prove that the lines $IP$ and $MN$ are perpendicular.
Kvant Magazine
2004 Romania TST 4.2
Let $O$ be a point in the plane of the triangle $ABC$. A circle $\mathcal{C}$ which passes through $O$ intersects the second time the lines $OA,OB,OC$ in $P,Q,R$ respectively. The circle $\mathcal{C}$ also intersects for the second time the circumcircles of the triangles $BOC$, $COA$ and $AOB$ respectively in $K,L,M$. Prove that the lines $PK,QL$ and $RM$ are concurrent.
Let $O$ be a point in the plane of the triangle $ABC$. A circle $\mathcal{C}$ which passes through $O$ intersects the second time the lines $OA,OB,OC$ in $P,Q,R$ respectively. The circle $\mathcal{C}$ also intersects for the second time the circumcircles of the triangles $BOC$, $COA$ and $AOB$ respectively in $K,L,M$. Prove that the lines $PK,QL$ and $RM$ are concurrent.
2005 Romania TST 3.1
Let $A_0A_1A_2A_3A_4A_5$ be a convex hexagon inscribed in a circle. Define the points $A_0'$, $A_2'$, $A_4'$ on the circle, such that $A_0A_0' \parallel A_2A_4, \quad A_2A_2' \parallel A_4A_0, \quad A_4A_4' \parallel A_2A_0 . $ Let the lines $A_0'A_3$ and $A_2A_4$ intersect in $A_3'$, the lines $A_2'A_5$ and $A_0A_4$ intersect in $A_5'$ and the lines $A_4'A_1$ and $A_0A_2$ intersect in $A_1'$. Prove that if the lines $A_0A_3$, $A_1A_4$ and $A_2A_5$ are concurrent then the lines $A_0A_3'$, $A_4A_1'$ and $A_2A_5'$ are also concurrent.
Let $A_0A_1A_2A_3A_4A_5$ be a convex hexagon inscribed in a circle. Define the points $A_0'$, $A_2'$, $A_4'$ on the circle, such that $A_0A_0' \parallel A_2A_4, \quad A_2A_2' \parallel A_4A_0, \quad A_4A_4' \parallel A_2A_0 . $ Let the lines $A_0'A_3$ and $A_2A_4$ intersect in $A_3'$, the lines $A_2'A_5$ and $A_0A_4$ intersect in $A_5'$ and the lines $A_4'A_1$ and $A_0A_2$ intersect in $A_1'$. Prove that if the lines $A_0A_3$, $A_1A_4$ and $A_2A_5$ are concurrent then the lines $A_0A_3'$, $A_4A_1'$ and $A_2A_5'$ are also concurrent.
2005 Romania TST 3.2
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, and let $D$, $E$, $F$ be 3 points on the sides $BC$, $CA$ and $AB$ respectively, such that the inradii of the triangles $AEF$, $BDF$ and $CDE$ are equal with half of the inradius of the triangle $ABC$. Prove that $D$, $E$, $F$ are the midpoints of the sides of the triangle $ABC$.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, and let $D$, $E$, $F$ be 3 points on the sides $BC$, $CA$ and $AB$ respectively, such that the inradii of the triangles $AEF$, $BDF$ and $CDE$ are equal with half of the inradius of the triangle $ABC$. Prove that $D$, $E$, $F$ are the midpoints of the sides of the triangle $ABC$.
2006 Romania TST 1.1
Let $ABC$ and $AMN$ be two similar triangles with the same orientation, such that $AB=AC$, $AM=AN$ and having disjoint interiors. Let $O$ be the circumcenter of the triangle $MAB$. Prove that the points $O$, $C$, $N$, $A$ lie on the same circle if and only if the triangle $ABC$ is equilateral.
Let $ABC$ and $AMN$ be two similar triangles with the same orientation, such that $AB=AC$, $AM=AN$ and having disjoint interiors. Let $O$ be the circumcenter of the triangle $MAB$. Prove that the points $O$, $C$, $N$, $A$ lie on the same circle if and only if the triangle $ABC$ is equilateral.
Valentin Vornicu
2006 Romania TST 2.2
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $\angle B = 30^{\circ }$. We consider the closed disks of radius $\frac{AC}3$, centered in $A$, $B$, $C$. Does there exist an equilateral triangle with one vertex in each of the 3 disks?
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with $\angle B = 30^{\circ }$. We consider the closed disks of radius $\frac{AC}3$, centered in $A$, $B$, $C$. Does there exist an equilateral triangle with one vertex in each of the 3 disks?
Radu Gologan, Dan Schwarz
2006 Romania TST 3.1
The circle of center $I$ is inscribed in the convex quadrilateral $ABCD$. Let $M$ and $N$ be points on the segments $AI$ and $CI$, respectively, such that $\angle MBN = \frac 12 \angle ABC$. Prove that $\angle MDN = \frac 12 \angle ADC$.
The circle of center $I$ is inscribed in the convex quadrilateral $ABCD$. Let $M$ and $N$ be points on the segments $AI$ and $CI$, respectively, such that $\angle MBN = \frac 12 \angle ABC$. Prove that $\angle MDN = \frac 12 \angle ADC$.
2006 Romania TST 3.2
Let $A$ be point in the exterior of the circle $\mathcal C$. Two lines passing through $A$ intersect the circle $\mathcal C$ in points $B$ and $C$ (with $B$ between $A$ and $C$) respectively in $D$ and $E$ (with $D$ between $A$ and $E$). The parallel from $D$ to $BC$ intersects the second time the circle $\mathcal C$ in $F$. Let $G$ be the second point of intersection between the circle $\mathcal C$ and the line $AF$ and $M$ the point in which the lines $AB$ and $EG$ intersect. Prove that$ \frac 1{AM} = \frac 1{AB} + \frac 1{AC}. $
Let $A$ be point in the exterior of the circle $\mathcal C$. Two lines passing through $A$ intersect the circle $\mathcal C$ in points $B$ and $C$ (with $B$ between $A$ and $C$) respectively in $D$ and $E$ (with $D$ between $A$ and $E$). The parallel from $D$ to $BC$ intersects the second time the circle $\mathcal C$ in $F$. Let $G$ be the second point of intersection between the circle $\mathcal C$ and the line $AF$ and $M$ the point in which the lines $AB$ and $EG$ intersect. Prove that$ \frac 1{AM} = \frac 1{AB} + \frac 1{AC}. $
2006 Romania TST 3.3
Let $\gamma$ be the incircle in the triangle $A_0A_1A_2$. For all $i\in\{0,1,2\}$ we make the following constructions (all indices are considered modulo 3): $\gamma_i$ is the circle tangent to $\gamma$ which passes through the points $A_{i+1}$ and $A_{i+2}$; $T_i$ is the point of tangency between $\gamma_i$ and $\gamma$; finally, the common tangent in $T_i$ of $\gamma_i$ and $\gamma$ intersects the line $A_{i+1}A_{i+2}$ in the point $P_i$. Prove that
a) the points $P_0$, $P_1$ and $P_2$ are collinear;
b) the lines $A_0T_0$, $A_1T_1$ and $A_2T_2$ are concurrent.
Let $\gamma$ be the incircle in the triangle $A_0A_1A_2$. For all $i\in\{0,1,2\}$ we make the following constructions (all indices are considered modulo 3): $\gamma_i$ is the circle tangent to $\gamma$ which passes through the points $A_{i+1}$ and $A_{i+2}$; $T_i$ is the point of tangency between $\gamma_i$ and $\gamma$; finally, the common tangent in $T_i$ of $\gamma_i$ and $\gamma$ intersects the line $A_{i+1}A_{i+2}$ in the point $P_i$. Prove that
a) the points $P_0$, $P_1$ and $P_2$ are collinear;
b) the lines $A_0T_0$, $A_1T_1$ and $A_2T_2$ are concurrent.
2006 Romania TST 5.4
Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with $AB \neq AC$. Let $D$ be the foot of the altitude from $A$ and $\omega$ the circumcircle of the triangle. Let $\omega_1$ be the circle tangent to $AD$, $BD$ and $\omega$. Let $\omega_2$ be the circle tangent to $AD$, $CD$ and $\omega$. Let $\ell$ be the interior common tangent to both $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$, different from $AD$. Prove that $\ell$ passes through the midpoint of $BC$ if and only if $2BC = AB + AC$.
Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with $AB \neq AC$. Let $D$ be the foot of the altitude from $A$ and $\omega$ the circumcircle of the triangle. Let $\omega_1$ be the circle tangent to $AD$, $BD$ and $\omega$. Let $\omega_2$ be the circle tangent to $AD$, $CD$ and $\omega$. Let $\ell$ be the interior common tangent to both $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$, different from $AD$. Prove that $\ell$ passes through the midpoint of $BC$ if and only if $2BC = AB + AC$.
2007 Romania TST 1.4
Let $\mathcal O_{1}$ and $\mathcal O_{2}$ two exterior circles. Let $A$, $B$, $C$ be points on $\mathcal O_{1}$ and $D$, $E$, $F$ points on $\mathcal O_{2}$ such that $AD$ and $BE$ are the common exterior tangents to these two circles and $CF$ is one of the interior tangents to these two circles, and such that $C$, $F$ are in the interior of the quadrilateral $ABED$. If $CO_{1}\cap AB=\{M\}$ and $FO_{2}\cap DE=\{N\}$ then prove that $MN$ passes through the middle of $CF$.
Let $\mathcal O_{1}$ and $\mathcal O_{2}$ two exterior circles. Let $A$, $B$, $C$ be points on $\mathcal O_{1}$ and $D$, $E$, $F$ points on $\mathcal O_{2}$ such that $AD$ and $BE$ are the common exterior tangents to these two circles and $CF$ is one of the interior tangents to these two circles, and such that $C$, $F$ are in the interior of the quadrilateral $ABED$. If $CO_{1}\cap AB=\{M\}$ and $FO_{2}\cap DE=\{N\}$ then prove that $MN$ passes through the middle of $CF$.
2007 Romania TST 2.2
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, $E$ and $F$ the points where the incircle and $A$-excircle touch $AB$, and $D$ the point on $BC$ such that the triangles $ABD$ and $ACD$ have equal in-radii. The lines $DB$ and $DE$ intersect the circumcircle of triangle $ADF$ again in the points $X$ and $Y$. Prove that $XY\parallel AB$ if and only if $AB=AC$.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, $E$ and $F$ the points where the incircle and $A$-excircle touch $AB$, and $D$ the point on $BC$ such that the triangles $ABD$ and $ACD$ have equal in-radii. The lines $DB$ and $DE$ intersect the circumcircle of triangle $ADF$ again in the points $X$ and $Y$. Prove that $XY\parallel AB$ if and only if $AB=AC$.
2007 Romania TST 4.2
Let $ A_{1}A_{2}A_{3}A_{4}A_{5}$ be a convex pentagon, such that
$ [A_{1}A_{2}A_{3}] = [A_{2}A_{3}A_{4}] = [A_{3}A_{4}A_{5}] = [A_{4}A_{5}A_{1}] = [A_{5}A_{1}A_{2}].$
Prove that there exists a point $ M$ in the plane of the pentagon such that
$[A_{1}MA_{2}] = [A_{2}MA_{3}] = [A_{3}MA_{4}] = [A_{4}MA_{5}] = [A_{5}MA_{1}].$
Here $ [XYZ]$ stands for the area of the triangle $ \Delta XYZ$.
2007 Romania TST 5.1
In a circle with center $O$ is inscribed a polygon, which is triangulated. Show that the sum of the squares of the distances from $O$ to the incenters of the formed triangles is independent of the triangulation.
Let $ A_{1}A_{2}A_{3}A_{4}A_{5}$ be a convex pentagon, such that
$ [A_{1}A_{2}A_{3}] = [A_{2}A_{3}A_{4}] = [A_{3}A_{4}A_{5}] = [A_{4}A_{5}A_{1}] = [A_{5}A_{1}A_{2}].$
Prove that there exists a point $ M$ in the plane of the pentagon such that
$[A_{1}MA_{2}] = [A_{2}MA_{3}] = [A_{3}MA_{4}] = [A_{4}MA_{5}] = [A_{5}MA_{1}].$
Here $ [XYZ]$ stands for the area of the triangle $ \Delta XYZ$.
2007 Romania TST 5.1
In a circle with center $O$ is inscribed a polygon, which is triangulated. Show that the sum of the squares of the distances from $O$ to the incenters of the formed triangles is independent of the triangulation.
2007 Romania TST 5.2
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, and $\omega_{a}$, $\omega_{b}$, $\omega_{c}$ be circles inside $ABC$, that are tangent (externally) one to each other, such that $\omega_{a}$ is tangent to $AB$ and $AC$, $\omega_{b}$ is tangent to $BA$ and $BC$, and $\omega_{c}$ is tangent to $CA$ and $CB$. Let $D$ be the common point of $\omega_{b}$ and $\omega_{c}$, $E$ the common point of $\omega_{c}$ and $\omega_{a}$, and $F$ the common point of $\omega_{a}$ and $\omega_{b}$. Show that the lines $AD$, $BE$ and $CF$ have a common point.
2007 Romania TST 5.3
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, and $\omega_{a}$, $\omega_{b}$, $\omega_{c}$ be circles inside $ABC$, that are tangent (externally) one to each other, such that $\omega_{a}$ is tangent to $AB$ and $AC$, $\omega_{b}$ is tangent to $BA$ and $BC$, and $\omega_{c}$ is tangent to $CA$ and $CB$. Let $D$ be the common point of $\omega_{b}$ and $\omega_{c}$, $E$ the common point of $\omega_{c}$ and $\omega_{a}$, and $F$ the common point of $\omega_{a}$ and $\omega_{b}$. Show that the lines $AD$, $BE$ and $CF$ have a common point.
2007 Romania TST 5.3
Let $ABCDE$ be a convex pentagon, such that $AB=BC$, $CD=DE$, $\angle B+\angle D=180^{\circ}$, and it's area is $\sqrt2$.
a) If $\angle B=135^{\circ}$, find the length of $[BD]$.
b) Find the minimum of the length of $[BD]$.
2007 Romania TST 6.1
Let $ ABCD$ be a parallelogram with no angle equal to $ 60^{\textrm{o}}$. Find all pairs of points $ E, F$, in the plane of $ ABCD$, such that triangles $ AEB$ and $ BFC$ are isosceles, of basis $ AB$, respectively $ BC$, and triangle $ DEF$ is equilateral.
Let $ ABCD$ be a parallelogram with no angle equal to $ 60^{\textrm{o}}$. Find all pairs of points $ E, F$, in the plane of $ ABCD$, such that triangles $ AEB$ and $ BFC$ are isosceles, of basis $ AB$, respectively $ BC$, and triangle $ DEF$ is equilateral.
Valentin Vornicu
2007 Romania TST 7.2
Let $ ABC$ be a triangle, let $ E, F$ be the tangency points of the incircle $ \Gamma(I)$ to the sides $ AC$, respectively $ AB$, and let $ M$ be the midpoint of the side $ BC$. Let $ N = AM \cap EF$, let $ \gamma(M)$ be the circle of diameter $ BC$, and let $ X, Y$ be the other (than $ B, C$) intersection points of $ BI$, respectively $ CI$, with $ \gamma$. Prove that $ \frac {NX} {NY} = \frac {AC} {AB}.$
Let $ ABC$ be a triangle, let $ E, F$ be the tangency points of the incircle $ \Gamma(I)$ to the sides $ AC$, respectively $ AB$, and let $ M$ be the midpoint of the side $ BC$. Let $ N = AM \cap EF$, let $ \gamma(M)$ be the circle of diameter $ BC$, and let $ X, Y$ be the other (than $ B, C$) intersection points of $ BI$, respectively $ CI$, with $ \gamma$. Prove that $ \frac {NX} {NY} = \frac {AC} {AB}.$
Cosmin Pohoata
2008 Romania TST 1.3
Let $ ABCDEF$ be a convex hexagon with all the sides of length 1. Prove that one of the radii of the circumcircles of triangles $ ACE$ or $ BDF$ is at least 1.
Let $ ABCDEF$ be a convex hexagon with all the sides of length 1. Prove that one of the radii of the circumcircles of triangles $ ACE$ or $ BDF$ is at least 1.
2008 Romania TST 3.1
Let $ ABC$ be a triangle with $ \measuredangle{BAC} < \measuredangle{ACB}$. Let $ D$, $ E$ be points on the sides $ AC$ and $ AB$, such that the angles $ ACB$ and $ BED$ are congruent. If $ F$ lies in the interior of the quadrilateral $ BCDE$ such that the circumcircle of triangle $ BCF$ is tangent to the circumcircle of $ DEF$ and the circumcircle of $ BEF$ is tangent to the circumcircle of $ CDF$, prove that the points $ A$, $ C$, $ E$, $ F$ are concyclic.
Let $ ABC$ be a triangle with $ \measuredangle{BAC} < \measuredangle{ACB}$. Let $ D$, $ E$ be points on the sides $ AC$ and $ AB$, such that the angles $ ACB$ and $ BED$ are congruent. If $ F$ lies in the interior of the quadrilateral $ BCDE$ such that the circumcircle of triangle $ BCF$ is tangent to the circumcircle of $ DEF$ and the circumcircle of $ BEF$ is tangent to the circumcircle of $ CDF$, prove that the points $ A$, $ C$, $ E$, $ F$ are concyclic.
Cosmin Pohoata
2008 Romania TST 3.2
Let $ ABC$ be an acute triangle with orthocenter $ H$ and let $ X$ be an arbitrary point in its plane. The circle with diameter $ HX$ intersects the lines $ AH$ and $ AX$ at $ A_{1}$ and $ A_{2}$, respectively. Similarly, define $ B_{1}$, $ B_{2}$, $ C_{1}$, $ C_{2}$. Prove that the lines $ A_{1}A_{2}$, $ B_{1}B_{2}$, $ C_{1}C_{2}$ are concurrent
Let $ ABC$ be an acute triangle with orthocenter $ H$ and let $ X$ be an arbitrary point in its plane. The circle with diameter $ HX$ intersects the lines $ AH$ and $ AX$ at $ A_{1}$ and $ A_{2}$, respectively. Similarly, define $ B_{1}$, $ B_{2}$, $ C_{1}$, $ C_{2}$. Prove that the lines $ A_{1}A_{2}$, $ B_{1}B_{2}$, $ C_{1}C_{2}$ are concurrent
2008 Romania TST 4.1
Let $ ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral and let $ O \in AC \cap BD$, $ P \in AB \cap CD$, $ Q \in BC \cap DA$. If $ R$ is the orthogonal projection of $ O$ on the line $ PQ$ prove that the orthogonal projections of $ R$ on the sidelines of $ ABCD$ are concyclic.
Let $ ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral and let $ O \in AC \cap BD$, $ P \in AB \cap CD$, $ Q \in BC \cap DA$. If $ R$ is the orthogonal projection of $ O$ on the line $ PQ$ prove that the orthogonal projections of $ R$ on the sidelines of $ ABCD$ are concyclic.
2008 Romania TST 5.2
Let $ ABC$ be a triangle and let $ \mathcal{M}_{a}$, $ \mathcal{M}_{b}$, $ \mathcal{M}_{c}$ be the circles having as diameters the medians $ m_{a}$, $ m_{b}$, $ m_{c}$ of triangle $ ABC$, respectively. If two of these three circles are tangent to the incircle of $ ABC$, prove that the third is tangent as well.
Let $ ABC$ be a triangle and let $ \mathcal{M}_{a}$, $ \mathcal{M}_{b}$, $ \mathcal{M}_{c}$ be the circles having as diameters the medians $ m_{a}$, $ m_{b}$, $ m_{c}$ of triangle $ ABC$, respectively. If two of these three circles are tangent to the incircle of $ ABC$, prove that the third is tangent as well.
Prove that pentagon $ ABCDE$ is cyclic if and only if $d(E,AB)\cdot d(E,CD) = d(E,AC)\cdot d(E,BD) = d(E,AD)\cdot d(E,BC)$ where $ d(X,YZ)$ denotes the distance from point $ X$ ot the line $YZ$.
2009 Romania TST 3.1
Let $ABCD$ be a circumscribed quadrilateral such that $AD>\max\{AB,BC,CD\}$, $M$ be the common point of $AB$ and $CD$ and $N$ be the common point of $AC$ and $BD$. Show that $90^{\circ}<m(\angle AND)<90^{\circ}+\frac{1}{2}m(\angle AMD).$
2009 Romania TST 3.1
Let $ABCD$ be a circumscribed quadrilateral such that $AD>\max\{AB,BC,CD\}$, $M$ be the common point of $AB$ and $CD$ and $N$ be the common point of $AC$ and $BD$. Show that $90^{\circ}<m(\angle AND)<90^{\circ}+\frac{1}{2}m(\angle AMD).$
2009 Romania TST 3.2
Prove that the circumcircle of a triangle contains exactly 3 points whose Simson lines are tangent to the triangle's Euler circle and these points are the vertices of an equilateral triangle.
Prove that the circumcircle of a triangle contains exactly 3 points whose Simson lines are tangent to the triangle's Euler circle and these points are the vertices of an equilateral triangle.
2009 Romania TST 3.3
Let $ ABC$ be a non-isosceles triangle, in which $ X,Y,$ and $ Z$ are the tangency points of the incircle of center $ I$ with sides $ BC,CA$ and $ AB$ respectively. Denoting by $ O$ the circumcircle of $ \triangle{ABC}$, line $ OI$ meets $ BC$ at a point $ D.$ The perpendicular dropped from $ X$ to $ YZ$ intersects $ AD$ at $ E$. Prove that $ YZ$ is the perpendicular bisector of $ [EX]$.
Let $ ABC$ be a non-isosceles triangle, in which $ X,Y,$ and $ Z$ are the tangency points of the incircle of center $ I$ with sides $ BC,CA$ and $ AB$ respectively. Denoting by $ O$ the circumcircle of $ \triangle{ABC}$, line $ OI$ meets $ BC$ at a point $ D.$ The perpendicular dropped from $ X$ to $ YZ$ intersects $ AD$ at $ E$. Prove that $ YZ$ is the perpendicular bisector of $ [EX]$.
The quadrilateral $ ABCD$ inscribed in a circle wich has diameter $ BD$. Let $ A',B'$ are symmetric to $ A,B$ with respect to the line $ BD$ and $ AC$ respectively. If $ A'C \cap BD = P$ and $ AC\cap B'D = Q$ then prove that $ PQ \perp AC$
Two circles in the plane, $\gamma_1$ and $\gamma_2$, meet at points $M$ and $N$. Let $A$ be a point on $\gamma_1$, and let $D$ be a point on $\gamma_2$. The lines $AM$ and $AN$ meet again $\gamma_2$ at points $B$ and $C$, respectively, and the lines $DM$ and $DN$ meet again $\gamma_1$ at points $E$ and $F$, respectively. Assume the order $M$, $N$, $F$, $A$, $E$ is circular around $\gamma_1$, and the segments $AB$ and $DE$ are congruent. Prove that the points $A$, $F$, $C$ and $D$ lie on a circle whose centre does not depend on the position of the points $A$ and $D$ on the respective circles, subject to the assumptions above.
Let $\gamma_1$ and $\gamma_2$ be two circles tangent at point $T$, and let $\ell_1$ and $\ell_2$ be two lines through $T$. The lines $\ell_1$ and $\ell_2$ meet again $\gamma_1$ at points $A$ and $B$, respectively, and $\gamma_2$ at points $A_1$ and $B_1$, respectively. Let further $X$ be a point in the complement of $\gamma_1 \cup \gamma_2 \cup \ell_1 \cup \ell_2$. The circles $ATX$ and $BTX$ meet again $\gamma_2$ at points $A_2$ and $B_2$, respectively. Prove that the lines $TX$, $A_1B_2$ and $A_2B_1$ are concurrent.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle such that $AB \neq AC$. The internal bisector lines of the angles $ABC$ and $ACB$ meet the opposite sides of the triangle at points $B_0$ and $C_0$, respectively, and the circumcircle $ABC$ at points $B_1$ and $C_1$, respectively. Further, let $I$ be the incentre of the triangle $ABC$. Prove that the lines $B_0C_0$ and $B_1C_1$ meet at some point lying on the parallel through $I$ to the line $BC$.
Radu Gologan
Let $P$ be a point in the plane and let $\gamma$ be a circle which does not contain $P$. Two distinct variable lines $\ell$ and $\ell'$ through $P$ meet the circle $\gamma$ at points $X$ and $Y$, and $X'$ and $Y'$, respectively. Let $M$ and $N$ be the antipodes of $P$ in the circles $PXX'$ and $PYY'$, respectively. Prove that the line $MN$ passes through a fixed point.
Mihai Chis
Let $ABC$ be a scalene triangle. The tangents at the perpendicular foot dropped from $A$ on the line $BC$ and the midpoint of the side $BC$ to the nine-point circle meet at the point $A'$\,; the points $B'$ and $C'$ are defined similarly. Prove that the lines $AA'$, $BB'$ and $CC'$ are concurrent.
Gazeta Matematica .
Let $\ell$ be a line, and let $\gamma$ and $\gamma'$ be two circles. The line $\ell$ meets $\gamma$ at points $A$ and $B$, and $\gamma'$ at points $A'$ and $B'$. The tangents to $\gamma$ at $A$ and $B$ meet at point $C$, and the tangents to $\gamma'$ at $A'$ and $B'$ meet at point $C'$. The lines $\ell$ and $CC'$ meet at point $P$. Let $\lambda$ be a variable line through $P$ and let $X$ be one of the points where $\lambda$ meets $\gamma$, and $X'$ be one of the points where $\lambda$ meets $\gamma'$. Prove that the point of intersection of the lines $CX$ and $C'X'$ lies on a fixed circle.
Gazeta Matematica
Let $ABC$ be a scalene triangle, let $I$ be its incentre, and let $A_1$, $B_1$ and $C_1$ be the points of contact of the excircles with the sides $BC$, $CA$ and $AB$, respectively. Prove that the circumcircles of the triangles $AIA_1$, $BIB_1$ and $CIC_1$ have a common point different from $I$.
Cezar Lupu & Vlad Matei
2011 Romania TST 1.3
Let $ABC$ be a triangle such that $AB<AC$. The perpendicular bisector of the side $BC$ meets the side $AC$ at the point $D$, and the (interior) bisectrix of the angle $ADB$ meets the circumcircle $ABC$ at the point $E$. Prove that the (interior) bisectrix of the angle $AEB$ and the line through the incentres of the triangles $ADE$ and $BDE$ are perpendicular.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle such that $AB<AC$. The perpendicular bisector of the side $BC$ meets the side $AC$ at the point $D$, and the (interior) bisectrix of the angle $ADB$ meets the circumcircle $ABC$ at the point $E$. Prove that the (interior) bisectrix of the angle $AEB$ and the line through the incentres of the triangles $ADE$ and $BDE$ are perpendicular.
2011 Romania TST 2.2
In triangle $ABC$, the incircle touches sides $BC,CA$ and $AB$ in $D,E$ and $F$ respectively. Let $X$ be the feet of the altitude of the vertex $D$ on side $EF$ of triangle $DEF$. Prove that $AX,BY$ and $CZ$ are concurrent on the Euler line of the triangle $DEF$.
In triangle $ABC$, the incircle touches sides $BC,CA$ and $AB$ in $D,E$ and $F$ respectively. Let $X$ be the feet of the altitude of the vertex $D$ on side $EF$ of triangle $DEF$. Prove that $AX,BY$ and $CZ$ are concurrent on the Euler line of the triangle $DEF$.
2011 Romania TST 4.1
Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral. The lines $BC$ and $AD$ meet at a point $P$. Let $Q$ be the point on the line $BP$, different from $B$, such that $PQ=BP$. Consider the parallelograms $CAQR$ and $DBCS$. Prove that the points $C,Q,R,S$ lie on a circle.
2011 Romania TST 4.2
Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrangle such that $AB=AC=BD$ (vertices are labelled in circular order). The lines $AC$ and $BD$ meet at point $O$, the circles $ABC$ and $ADO$ meet again at point $P$, and the lines $AP$ and $BC$ meet at the point $Q$. Show that the angles $COQ$ and $DOQ$ are equal.
2011 Romania TST 4.3
Given a triangle $ABC$, let $D$ be the midpoint of the side $AC$ and let $M$ be the point that divides the segment $BD$ in the ratio $1/2$; that is, $MB/MD=1/2$. The rays $AM$ and $CM$ meet the sides $BC$ and $AB$ at points $E$ and $F$, respectively. Assume the two rays perpendicular: $AM\perp CM$. Show that the quadrangle $AFED$ is cyclic if and only if the median from $A$ in triangle $ABC$ meets the line $EF$ at a point situated on the circle $ABC$.
Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral. The lines $BC$ and $AD$ meet at a point $P$. Let $Q$ be the point on the line $BP$, different from $B$, such that $PQ=BP$. Consider the parallelograms $CAQR$ and $DBCS$. Prove that the points $C,Q,R,S$ lie on a circle.
2011 Romania TST 4.2
Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrangle such that $AB=AC=BD$ (vertices are labelled in circular order). The lines $AC$ and $BD$ meet at point $O$, the circles $ABC$ and $ADO$ meet again at point $P$, and the lines $AP$ and $BC$ meet at the point $Q$. Show that the angles $COQ$ and $DOQ$ are equal.
2011 Romania TST 4.3
Given a triangle $ABC$, let $D$ be the midpoint of the side $AC$ and let $M$ be the point that divides the segment $BD$ in the ratio $1/2$; that is, $MB/MD=1/2$. The rays $AM$ and $CM$ meet the sides $BC$ and $AB$ at points $E$ and $F$, respectively. Assume the two rays perpendicular: $AM\perp CM$. Show that the quadrangle $AFED$ is cyclic if and only if the median from $A$ in triangle $ABC$ meets the line $EF$ at a point situated on the circle $ABC$.
The incircle of a triangle $ABC$ touches the sides $BC,CA,AB$ at points $D,E,F$, respectively. Let $X$ be a point on the incircle, different from the points $D,E,F$. The lines $XD$ and $EF,XE$ and $FD,XF$ and $DE$ meet at points $J,K,L$, respectively. Let further $M,N,P$ be points on the sides $BC,CA,AB$, respectively, such that the lines $AM,BN,CP$ are concurrent. Prove that the lines $JM,KN$ and $LP$ are concurrent.
Dinu Serbanescu
2012 Romania TST 1.2
Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral such that the triangles $BCD$ and $CDA$ are not equilateral. Prove that if the Simson line of $A$ with respect to $\triangle BCD$ is perpendicular to the Euler line of $BCD$, then the Simson line of $B$ with respect to $\triangle ACD$ is perpendicular to the Euler line of $\triangle ACD$.
Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral such that the triangles $BCD$ and $CDA$ are not equilateral. Prove that if the Simson line of $A$ with respect to $\triangle BCD$ is perpendicular to the Euler line of $BCD$, then the Simson line of $B$ with respect to $\triangle ACD$ is perpendicular to the Euler line of $\triangle ACD$.
2012 Romania TST 2.2
Let $ABCD$ be a convex circumscribed quadrilateral such that $\angle ABC+\angle ADC<180^{\circ}$ and $\angle ABD+\angle ACB=\angle ACD+\angle ADB$. Prove that one of the diagonals of quadrilateral $ABCD$ passes through the other diagonals midpoint.
Let $ABCD$ be a convex circumscribed quadrilateral such that $\angle ABC+\angle ADC<180^{\circ}$ and $\angle ABD+\angle ACB=\angle ACD+\angle ADB$. Prove that one of the diagonals of quadrilateral $ABCD$ passes through the other diagonals midpoint.
2012 Romania TST 3.2
Let $\gamma$ be a circle and $l$ a line in its plane. Let $K$ be a point on $l$, located outside of $\gamma$. Let $KA$ and $KB$ be the tangents from $K$ to $\gamma$, where $A$ and $B$ are distinct points on $\gamma$. Let $P$ and $Q$ be two points on $\gamma$. Lines $PA$ and $PB$ intersect line $l$ in two points $R$ and respectively $S$. Lines $QR$ and $QS$ intersect the second time circle $\gamma$ in points $C$ and $D$. Prove that the tangents from $C$ and $D$ to $\gamma$ are concurrent on line $l$.
Let $\gamma$ be a circle and $l$ a line in its plane. Let $K$ be a point on $l$, located outside of $\gamma$. Let $KA$ and $KB$ be the tangents from $K$ to $\gamma$, where $A$ and $B$ are distinct points on $\gamma$. Let $P$ and $Q$ be two points on $\gamma$. Lines $PA$ and $PB$ intersect line $l$ in two points $R$ and respectively $S$. Lines $QR$ and $QS$ intersect the second time circle $\gamma$ in points $C$ and $D$. Prove that the tangents from $C$ and $D$ to $\gamma$ are concurrent on line $l$.
2013 Romania TST 1.2
Circles $\Omega $ and $\omega $ are tangent at a point $P$ ($\omega $ lies inside $\Omega $). A chord $AB$ of $\Omega $ is tangent to $\omega $ at $C;$ the line $PC$ meets $\Omega $ again at $Q.$ Chords $QR$ and $QS$ of $ \Omega $ are tangent to $\omega .$ Let $I,X,$ and $Y$ be the incenters of the triangles $APB,$ $ARB,$ and $ASB,$ respectively. Prove that $\angle PXI+\angle PYI=90^{\circ }.$
Circles $\Omega $ and $\omega $ are tangent at a point $P$ ($\omega $ lies inside $\Omega $). A chord $AB$ of $\Omega $ is tangent to $\omega $ at $C;$ the line $PC$ meets $\Omega $ again at $Q.$ Chords $QR$ and $QS$ of $ \Omega $ are tangent to $\omega .$ Let $I,X,$ and $Y$ be the incenters of the triangles $APB,$ $ARB,$ and $ASB,$ respectively. Prove that $\angle PXI+\angle PYI=90^{\circ }.$
2013 Romania TST 2.2
The vertices of two acute-angled triangles lie on the same circle. The Euler circle (nine-point circle) of one of the triangles passes through the midpoints of two sides of the other triangle. Prove that the triangles have the same Euler circle.
original version
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with circumcenter $\Gamma$ and nine-point center $\gamma$. Let $X$ be a point on $\Gamma$ and let $Y$, $Z$ be on $\Gamma$ so that the midpoints of segments $XY$ and $XZ$ are on $\gamma$. Prove that the midpoint of $YZ$ is on $\gamma$.
The vertices of two acute-angled triangles lie on the same circle. The Euler circle (nine-point circle) of one of the triangles passes through the midpoints of two sides of the other triangle. Prove that the triangles have the same Euler circle.
original version
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with circumcenter $\Gamma$ and nine-point center $\gamma$. Let $X$ be a point on $\Gamma$ and let $Y$, $Z$ be on $\Gamma$ so that the midpoints of segments $XY$ and $XZ$ are on $\gamma$. Prove that the midpoint of $YZ$ is on $\gamma$.
2013 Romania TST 3.2
Let $\gamma$ a circle and $P$ a point who lies outside the circle. Two arbitrary lines $l$ and $l'$ which pass through $P$ intersect the circle at the points $X$, $Y$ , respectively $X'$, $Y'$ , such that $X$ lies between $P$ and $Y$ and $X'$ lies between $P$ and $Y'$. Prove that the line determined by the circumcentres of the triangles $PXY'$ and $PX'Y$ passes through a fixed point.
Let $\gamma$ a circle and $P$ a point who lies outside the circle. Two arbitrary lines $l$ and $l'$ which pass through $P$ intersect the circle at the points $X$, $Y$ , respectively $X'$, $Y'$ , such that $X$ lies between $P$ and $Y$ and $X'$ lies between $P$ and $Y'$. Prove that the line determined by the circumcentres of the triangles $PXY'$ and $PX'Y$ passes through a fixed point.
Let $K$ be a convex quadrangle and let $l$ be a line through the point of intersection of the diagonals of $K$. Show that the length of the segment of intersection $l\cap K$ does not exceed the length of (at least) one of the diagonals of $K$.
2014 Romania TST 1.1
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, let ${A}'$, ${B}'$, ${C}'$ be the orthogonal projections of the vertices $A$ ,$B$ ,$C$ on the lines $BC$, $CA$ and $AB$, respectively, and let $X$ be a point on the line $A{A}'$.Let $\gamma_{B}$ be the circle through $B$ and $X$, centred on the line $BC$, and let $\gamma_{C}$ be the circle through $C$ and $X$, centred on the line $BC$.The circle $\gamma_{B}$ meets the lines $AB$ and $B{B}'$ again at $M$ and ${M}'$, respectively, and the circle $\gamma_{C}$ meets the lines $AC$ and $C{C}'$ again at $N$ and ${N}'$, respectively.Show that the points $M$, ${M}'$, $N$ and ${N}'$ are collinear.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, let ${A}'$, ${B}'$, ${C}'$ be the orthogonal projections of the vertices $A$ ,$B$ ,$C$ on the lines $BC$, $CA$ and $AB$, respectively, and let $X$ be a point on the line $A{A}'$.Let $\gamma_{B}$ be the circle through $B$ and $X$, centred on the line $BC$, and let $\gamma_{C}$ be the circle through $C$ and $X$, centred on the line $BC$.The circle $\gamma_{B}$ meets the lines $AB$ and $B{B}'$ again at $M$ and ${M}'$, respectively, and the circle $\gamma_{C}$ meets the lines $AC$ and $C{C}'$ again at $N$ and ${N}'$, respectively.Show that the points $M$, ${M}'$, $N$ and ${N}'$ are collinear.
2014 Romania TST 2.1
Let $ABC$ be a triangle and let $X$,$Y$,$Z$ be interior points on the sides $BC$, $CA$, $AB$, respectively. Show that the magnified image of the triangle $XYZ$ under a homothety of factor $4$ from its centroid covers at least one of the vertices $A$, $B$, $C$.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle and let $X$,$Y$,$Z$ be interior points on the sides $BC$, $CA$, $AB$, respectively. Show that the magnified image of the triangle $XYZ$ under a homothety of factor $4$ from its centroid covers at least one of the vertices $A$, $B$, $C$.
2014 Romania TST 3.1
Let $ABC$ be an isosceles triangle, $AB = AC$, and let $M$ and $N$ be points on the sides $BC$ and $CA$, respectively, such that $\angle BAM=\angle CNM$. The lines $AB$ and $MN$ meet at $P$. Show that the internal angle bisectors of the angles $BAM$ and $BPM$ meet at a point on the line $BC$.
Let $ABC$ be an isosceles triangle, $AB = AC$, and let $M$ and $N$ be points on the sides $BC$ and $CA$, respectively, such that $\angle BAM=\angle CNM$. The lines $AB$ and $MN$ meet at $P$. Show that the internal angle bisectors of the angles $BAM$ and $BPM$ meet at a point on the line $BC$.
2014 Romania TST 4.1
Let $\triangle ABC$ be an acute triangle of circumcentre $O$. Let the tangents to the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC$ in points $B$ and $C$ meet at point $P$. The circle of centre $P$ and radius $PB=PC$ meets the internal angle bisector of $\angle BAC$ inside $\triangle ABC$ at point $S$, and $OS \cap BC = D$. The projections of $S$ on $AC$ and $AB$ respectively are $E$ and $F$. Prove that $AD$, $BE$ and $CF$ are concurrent.
Let $\triangle ABC$ be an acute triangle of circumcentre $O$. Let the tangents to the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC$ in points $B$ and $C$ meet at point $P$. The circle of centre $P$ and radius $PB=PC$ meets the internal angle bisector of $\angle BAC$ inside $\triangle ABC$ at point $S$, and $OS \cap BC = D$. The projections of $S$ on $AC$ and $AB$ respectively are $E$ and $F$. Prove that $AD$, $BE$ and $CF$ are concurrent.
Cosmin Pohoata
2014 Romania TST 5.1
Let $ABC$ a triangle and $O$ his circumcentre.The lines $OA$ and $BC$ intersect each other at $M$ ; the points $N$ and $P$ are defined in an analogous way.The tangent line in $A$ at the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ intersect $NP$ in the point $X$ ; the points $Y$ and $Z$ are defined in an analogous way.Prove that the points $X$ , $Y$ and $Z$ are collinear.
Let $ABC$ a triangle and $O$ his circumcentre.The lines $OA$ and $BC$ intersect each other at $M$ ; the points $N$ and $P$ are defined in an analogous way.The tangent line in $A$ at the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ intersect $NP$ in the point $X$ ; the points $Y$ and $Z$ are defined in an analogous way.Prove that the points $X$ , $Y$ and $Z$ are collinear.
2015 Romania TST 1.1
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, let $O$ be its circumcenter, let $A'$ be the orthogonal projection of $A$ on the line $BC$, and let $X$ be a point on the open ray $AA'$ emanating from $A$. The internal bisectrix of the angle $BAC$ meets the circumcircle of $ABC$ again at $D$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of the segment $DX$. The line through $O$ and parallel to the line $AD$ meets the line $DX$ at $N$. Prove that the angles $BAM$ and $CAN$ are equal.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, let $O$ be its circumcenter, let $A'$ be the orthogonal projection of $A$ on the line $BC$, and let $X$ be a point on the open ray $AA'$ emanating from $A$. The internal bisectrix of the angle $BAC$ meets the circumcircle of $ABC$ again at $D$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of the segment $DX$. The line through $O$ and parallel to the line $AD$ meets the line $DX$ at $N$. Prove that the angles $BAM$ and $CAN$ are equal.
2015 Romania TST 2.2
Let $ABC$ be a triangle . Let $A'$ be the center of the circle through the midpoint of the side $BC$ and the orthogonal projections of $B$ and $C$ on the lines of support of the internal bisectrices of the angles $ACB$ and $ABC$ , respectively ; the points $B'$ and $C'$ are defined similarly . Prove that the nine-point circle of the triangle $ABC$ and the circumcircle of $A'B'C'$ are concentric.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle . Let $A'$ be the center of the circle through the midpoint of the side $BC$ and the orthogonal projections of $B$ and $C$ on the lines of support of the internal bisectrices of the angles $ACB$ and $ABC$ , respectively ; the points $B'$ and $C'$ are defined similarly . Prove that the nine-point circle of the triangle $ABC$ and the circumcircle of $A'B'C'$ are concentric.
2015 Romania TST 3.1
Two circles $\gamma $ and $\gamma'$ cross one another at points $A$ and $B$ . The tangent to $\gamma'$ at $A$ meets $\gamma$ again at $C$ , the tangent to $\gamma$ at $A$ meets $\gamma'$ again at $C'$ , and the line $CC'$ separates the points $A$ and $B$ . Let $\Gamma$ be the circle externally tangent to $\gamma$ , externally tangent to $\gamma'$ , tangent to the line $CC'$, and lying on the same side of $CC'$ as $B$ . Show that the circles $\gamma$ and $\gamma'$ intercept equal segments on one of the tangents to $\Gamma$ through $A$
Two circles $\gamma $ and $\gamma'$ cross one another at points $A$ and $B$ . The tangent to $\gamma'$ at $A$ meets $\gamma$ again at $C$ , the tangent to $\gamma$ at $A$ meets $\gamma'$ again at $C'$ , and the line $CC'$ separates the points $A$ and $B$ . Let $\Gamma$ be the circle externally tangent to $\gamma$ , externally tangent to $\gamma'$ , tangent to the line $CC'$, and lying on the same side of $CC'$ as $B$ . Show that the circles $\gamma$ and $\gamma'$ intercept equal segments on one of the tangents to $\Gamma$ through $A$
2015 Romania TST 4.1
Let $ABC$ and $ABD$ be coplanar triangles with equal perimeters. The lines of support of the internal bisectrices of the angles $CAD$ and $CBD$ meet at $P$. Show that the angles $APC$ and $BPD$ are congruent.
Let $ABC$ and $ABD$ be coplanar triangles with equal perimeters. The lines of support of the internal bisectrices of the angles $CAD$ and $CBD$ meet at $P$. Show that the angles $APC$ and $BPD$ are congruent.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle. Let $P_1$ and $P_2$ be points on the side $AB$ such that $P_2$ lies on the segment $BP_1$ and $AP_1 = BP_2$; similarly, let $Q_1$ and $Q_2$ be points on the side $BC$ such that $Q_2$ lies on the segment $BQ_1$ and $BQ_1 = CQ_2$. The segments $P_1Q_2$ and $P_2Q_1$ meet at $R$, and the circles $P_1P_2R$ and $Q_1Q_2R$ meet again at $S$, situated inside triangle $P_1Q_1R$. Finally, let $M$ be the midpoint of the side $AC$. Prove that the angles $P_1RS$ and $Q_1RM$ are equal.
2016 Romania TST 1.1
Two circles, $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$, centered at $O_1$ and $O_2$, respectively, meet at points $A$ and $B$. A line through $B$ meet $\omega_1$ again at $C$, and $\omega_2$ again at $D$. The tangents to $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ at $C$ and $D$, respectively, meet at $E$, and the line $AE$ meets the circle $\omega$ through $A, O_1,O_2$ again at $F$. Prove that the length of the segment $EF$ is equal to the diameter of $\omega$.
2017 Romania TST 1.1
Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral and let $P$ and $Q$ be variable points inside this quadrilateral
so that $\angle APB=\angle CPD=\angle AQB=\angle CQD$. Prove that the lines $PQ$ obtained in this
way all pass through a fixed point , or they are all parallel.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, and let $M$ be a point on the side $(AC)$ .The line through $M$ and parallel to $BC$ crosses $AB$ at $N$. Segments $BM$ and $CN$ cross at $P$, and the circles $BNP$ and $CMP$ cross again at $Q$. Show that angles $BAP$ and $CAQ$ are equal.
Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral and let its diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ cross at $X$. Let $I$ be the incenter of $XBC$, and let $J$ be the center of the circle tangent to the side $BC$ and the extensions of sides $AB$ and $DC$ beyond $B$ and $C$. Prove that the line $IJ$ bisects the arc $BC$ of circle $ABCD$, not containing the vertices $A$ and $D$ of the quadrilateral.
Let $ I,O $ denote the incenter, respectively, the circumcenter of a triangle $ ABC. $ The $ A\text{-excircle} $ touches the lines $ AB,AC,BC $ at $ K,L, $ respectively, $ M. $ The midpoint of $ KL $ lies on the circumcircle of $ ABC. $ Show that the points $ I,M,O $ are collinear.
Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with $AB<BC$. Let $I$ be the incenter of $ABC$, and let $\omega$ be the circumcircle of $ABC$. The incircle of $ABC$ is tangent to the side $BC$ at $K$. The line $AK$ meets $\omega$ again at $T$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of the side $BC$, and let $N$ be the midpoint of the arc $BAC$ of $\omega$. The segment $NT$ intersects the circumcircle of $BIC$ at $P$. Prove that $PM\parallel AK$.
Two circles, $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$, centered at $O_1$ and $O_2$, respectively, meet at points $A$ and $B$. A line through $B$ meet $\omega_1$ again at $C$, and $\omega_2$ again at $D$. The tangents to $\omega_1$ and $\omega_2$ at $C$ and $D$, respectively, meet at $E$, and the line $AE$ meets the circle $\omega$ through $A, O_1,O_2$ again at $F$. Prove that the length of the segment $EF$ is equal to the diameter of $\omega$.
2017 Romania TST 1.1
Let $ABCD$ be a trapezium, $AD\parallel BC$, and let $E,F$ be points on the sides $AB$ and $CD$,
respectively. The circumcircle of $AEF$ meets $AD$ again at $A_1$, and the circumcircle of $CEF$
meets $BC$ again at $C_1$. Prove that $A_1C_1,BD,EF$ are concurrent.
so that $\angle APB=\angle CPD=\angle AQB=\angle CQD$. Prove that the lines $PQ$ obtained in this
way all pass through a fixed point , or they are all parallel.
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, let $I$ be its incenter, let $\Omega$ be its circumcircle, and let $\omega$ be the $A$- mixtilinear incircle. Let $D,E$ and $T$ be the intersections of $\omega$ and $AB,AC$ and $\Omega$, respectively, let the line $IT$ cross $\omega$ again at $P$, and let lines $PD$ and $PE$ cross the line $BC$ at $M$ and $N$ respectively. Prove that points $D,E,M,N$ are concyclic. What is the center of this circle?
2019 Romania TST 4.1 (Indonesia 2018)
2019 Romania TST 5.2 (Ukraine TST 2016)
The external bisectors of the angles of the convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ intersect each other in $E,F,G$
and $H$ such that $A\in EH, \ B\in EF, \ C\in FG, \ D\in GH$. We know that the perpendiculars from
$E$ to $AB$, from $F$ to $BC$ and from $G$ to $CD$ are concurrent. Prove that $ABCD$ is cyclic.
Let $\mathcal{P}$ be a convex quadrilateral. Consider a point $X$ inside $\mathcal{P}.$ Let
$M,N,P,Q$ be the projections of $X$ on the sides of $\mathcal{P}.$ We know that $M,N,P,Q$ all sit
on a circle of center $L.$ Let $J$ and $K$ be the midpoints of the diagonals of $\mathcal{P}.$ Prove
that $J,K$ and $L$ lie on a line.
2021 Romania TST 3.1
Consider a fixed triangle $ABC$ such that $AB=AC.$ Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC.$ Let $P$ be
a variable point inside $\triangle ABC,$ such that $\angle BPM=\angle PCA.$ Prove that the sum of
the measures of $\angle BPM$ and $\angle APC$ is constant.
EGMO TST 2022
2022 Romania EGMO TST 1.3Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral and let $O$ be the intersection of its diagonals. Let $P,Q,R,$
and $S$ be the projections of $O$ on $AB,BC,CD,$ and $DA$ respectively. Prove that
\[2(OP+OQ+OR+OS)\leq AB+BC+CD+DA.\]
2022 Romania EGMO TST 2.2
On a board there is a regular polygon $A_1A_2\ldots A_{99}.$ Ana and Barbu alternatively occupy
empty vertices of the polygon and write down triangles on a list: Ana only writes obtuse triangles,
while Barbu only writes acute ones. At the first turn, Ana chooses three vertices $X,Y$ and $Z$ and
writes down $\triangle XYZ.$ Then, Barbu chooses two of $X,Y$ and $Z,$ for example $X$ and
$Y$, and an unchosen vertex $T$, and writes down $\triangle XYT.$ The game goes on and at each
turn, the player must choose a new vertex $R$ and write down $\triangle PQR$, where $P$ is the last
vertex chosen by the other player, and $Q$ is one of the other vertices of the last triangle written down by the other player.
If one player cannot perform a move, then the other one wins. If both people play optimally, determine
who has a winning strategy.
2022 Romania EGMO TST 2.3
Let be given a parallelogram $ ABCD$ and two points $ A_1$, $ C_1$ on its sides $ AB$, $ BC$,
respectively. Lines $ AC_1$ and $ CA_1$ meet at $ P$. Assume that the circumcircles of triangles
$ AA_1P$ and $ CC_1P$ intersect at the second point $ Q$ inside triangle $ ACD$. Prove that
$ \angle PDA = \angle QBA$.
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