geometry problems from Romanian Team Selection Tests (TST)
with aops links in the names
with aops links in the names
(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 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.
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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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