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k i Adding contests to the Contest Collections
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N Apr 5, 2023 by v_Enhance
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ZetaX   49
N May 4, 2019 by NoDealsHere
Source: Use your common sense! (enough is enough)
Some users don't want to learn, some other simply ignore advises.
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To make it short: ALWAYS USE YOUR COMMON SENSE IF POSTING!
If you don't have common sense, don't post.


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For new threads:


a) Good, meaningful title:
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If that title occured already, it's definitely bad. And contest names aren't good either.
That's in fact a requirement for being able to search old problems.

Examples:
Bad titles:
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- "Fibonacci" (there are millions of Fibonacci problems out there, all posted and named the same...)
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Good titles:
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- "Number of solutions to x²+y²=6z²"
- "Fibonacci numbers are never squares"


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It contains no question and no answer.
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N 23 minutes ago by zqy648
Source: 2025 Jul-谜之竞赛 Round 2 P3
Let \(p\) be a prime. For a positive integer \(m\), denote \(\nu_p(m)\) as the unique nonnegative integer \(k\) such that \(p^k \mid m\) but \(p^{k+1} \nmid m\).
Prove that for any real \(\varepsilon > 0\), there exists a positive integer \(N\) such that for all positive integers \(n \geq N\), at least \(\left( \frac{1}{p-1} - \varepsilon \right) \cdot n\) positive integers \(m\) in \(1, 2, \cdots, n\) satisfy
\[
\frac{m!}{p^{\nu_p(m!)}} \equiv 1 \pmod{p}.
\]Proposed by Dong Zhenyu
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If AFDE is cyclic, find the length of the side BC.
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Let $ a,b,c>0 ,$ such that: $ abc=1 .$ Prove that :
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For a positive integer \( n \), let \( f(n) \) be the minimal positive integer, such that for any \( n \) positive integers $x_1$, $x_2$, $\cdots$, $x_n$, \(\nu_2 \left(\sum_{i \in I} x_i\right)\) takes at most \( f(n) \) distinct integer values as \( I \) ranges over all non-empty subsets of \(\{1, 2, \cdots, n\}\).

Determine the value of \(\lim\limits_{n \to \infty} \dfrac{f(n)}{n \log_2 n}\).

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Alice and Bob play a game on $n$ vertices labelled $1, 2, \dots, n$. They take turns adding edges $\{i, j\}$, with Alice going first. Neither player is allowed to make a move that creates a cycle, and the game ends after $n-1$ total turns.
Let the weight of the edge $\{i, j\}$ be $|i - j|$, and let $W$ be the total weight of all edges at the end of the game. Alice plays to maximize $W$ and Bob plays to minimize $W$. If both play optimally, what will $W$ be?

Max Lu, Kevin Wu
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orl   40
N an hour ago by heheman
Source: IMO ShortList 1998, algebra problem 2
Let $r_{1},r_{2},\ldots ,r_{n}$ be real numbers greater than or equal to 1. Prove that

\[ \frac{1}{r_{1} + 1} + \frac{1}{r_{2} + 1} + \cdots +\frac{1}{r_{n}+1} \geq \frac{n}{ \sqrt[n]{r_{1}r_{2} \cdots r_{n}}+1}. \]
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WakeUp   135
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Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with circumcircle $\Omega$. Let $B_0$ be the midpoint of $AC$ and let $C_0$ be the midpoint of $AB$. Let $D$ be the foot of the altitude from $A$ and let $G$ be the centroid of the triangle $ABC$. Let $\omega$ be a circle through $B_0$ and $C_0$ that is tangent to the circle $\Omega$ at a point $X\not= A$. Prove that the points $D,G$ and $X$ are collinear.

Proposed by Ismail Isaev and Mikhail Isaev, Russia
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Find all natural numbers n
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n+1 subsets
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Suppose you have $n+1$ subsets of $\{1, 2, \ldots, n\}$ such that any two subsets have an intersection size of exactly one. Show that two of these subsets must be the same.
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Find all triples $ (x,y,z)$ of real numbers that satisfy the system of equations
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Razvan Gelca.
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When will the APMO 2025 problems be posted?
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LuxusN   3
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Let triangle $ABC$ with orthocenter $H$ and circumcenter $O$, $AH \cap BC=D$.. Let $M$ be the midpoint $BC$, $MH$ meets $(O)$ at $N$. The line parallel to $AO$ through H meets $BC$ at $P$. Prove that $(DNP)$ is tangent to $(ABC)$.IMAGE
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COCBSGGCTG3   15
N 2 hours ago by grupyorum
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Find all functions $f: \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ such that the following equality holds for any real numbers $x$ and $y$.
$f(f(x) + xf(y)) = xf(y + 1)$
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Functional equation
Eul12   5
N 2 hours ago by jasperE3
Source: My creation
Any help for my problem
Let a be a positive integer. Find all increasing function f : IN---->IN such that f(f(n)) = (a^2)*n
for all positive integer n.
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Foot from vertex to Euler line
cjquines0   35
N Jun 17, 2025 by Aiden-1089
Source: 2016 IMO Shortlist G5
Let $D$ be the foot of perpendicular from $A$ to the Euler line (the line passing through the circumcentre and the orthocentre) of an acute scalene triangle $ABC$. A circle $\omega$ with centre $S$ passes through $A$ and $D$, and it intersects sides $AB$ and $AC$ at $X$ and $Y$ respectively. Let $P$ be the foot of altitude from $A$ to $BC$, and let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$. Prove that the circumcentre of triangle $XSY$ is equidistant from $P$ and $M$.
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Foot from vertex to Euler line
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Let $D$ be the foot of perpendicular from $A$ to the Euler line (the line passing through the circumcentre and the orthocentre) of an acute scalene triangle $ABC$. A circle $\omega$ with centre $S$ passes through $A$ and $D$, and it intersects sides $AB$ and $AC$ at $X$ and $Y$ respectively. Let $P$ be the foot of altitude from $A$ to $BC$, and let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$. Prove that the circumcentre of triangle $XSY$ is equidistant from $P$ and $M$.
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Let $Z$ be the antipode of $A$ on $\omega$ on the Euler line (hence delete point $D$). We now apply complex numbers; with $k \in {\mathbb R}$ we have the relations \begin{align*} 	z &= k(a+b+c) \\ 	s &= \frac{1}{2}(a+z) \\ 	x &= \frac{1}{2}(a+b+z-ab\overline z) \\ 	y &= \frac{1}{2} (a+c+z-ac \overline z). \end{align*}We now determine the coordinates of the circumcenter $W$ of $\triangle XSY$. We know that in general if $u$ and $v$ lie on a circle centered at $0$, then the circumcenter is given by $\frac{uv}{u+v}$ (the midpoint of $0$ and $\frac{2uv}{u+v}$). So if we shift accordingly we get \[ w = s + \frac{(x-s)(y-s)}{x+y-2s}. \]Then \begin{align*} 	w - \frac{a+b+c}{2} 	&= \frac{z-b-c}{2} + \frac{(b-ab \overline z)(c-ac \overline z)} 	{b+c-ab \overline z - ac \overline z} \\ 	&= \frac{z-b-c}{2} + \frac{bc(1-a\overline z)}{2(b+c)} \\ 	&= \frac{(b+c)(z-b-c)+bc(1-a\overline z)}{2(b+c)} \\ 	&= \frac{(b+c)(k(a+b+c)-b-c)+bc-k(ab+bc+ca)}{2(b+c)} \\ 	&= \frac{k\left( b^2+c^2+bc \right) - (b^2+bc+c^2)}{2(b+c)} \\ 	&= (k-1) \cdot \frac{b^2+bc+c^2}{b+c} \end{align*}Thus \[ \frac{w - \frac{a+b+c}{2}}{b-c} 	= (k-1) \cdot \frac{b^2+bc+c^2}{b^2-c^2} \]is pure imaginary. So the line through $W$ and the nine-point center is perpendicular to $BC$ as desired.

Remark: The only synthetic part is replacing the point $D$ with the antipode $Z$. After this the entire calculation is routine. There is a nice trick about a circumcenter here, but it is not strictly necessary; with enough pain the circumcenter formula will work equally well.
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Note that the result is immediate when $S$ is the midpoint of $AH$ and when $S$ is the midpoint of $AO$. Move $S$ uniformly over the $A$-midline of $\triangle AOH$. By spiral similarity at $D$ we see that $X, Y$ move uniformly on lines $AB$ and $AC$. As $\triangle XLY$ has a fixed shape ($L$ is the circumcenter of $XSY$), we see that $L$ moves uniformly over a fixed line. Hence, this line is the perpendicular bisector of $PM$, as desired. $\blacksquare$
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My solution (basically the idea is the same as above with more detail, but posting it anyways) :

Note that $S$ is on the midline of $\triangle AHO$. If $T$ is the circumcenter of $XYS$, we know that $\angle XTY = 360^\circ -4A $ or $4A$. Also by a simple angle chase, we know that the configuration $XYTDS$ has a fixed shape. So as $S$ varies on a line, $T$ also varies on a line. For the point $S$ being the midpoints of $AH, AO$, we know that that line is perpendicular to the line $BC$ and passes through the nine point center. So by using the "functional relation" we just derived, the locus of $T$ is the perpendicular bisector of $PM$, as required.

EDIT: The complex bash in post #2 can be a bit reduced if we directly notice the fact that $XYT$ has a fixed shape. Then by similarity using determinants, we have that if the displacement vector $TN$ is $x$ ($N$ is the nine point center of $ABC$), then $\frac{x}{\overline{x}}=bc$, so it is perpendicular to $BC$.
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Let $\omega$ passes through $A,D$ cuts the Euler line at $X$ , then $AX$ is the diameter
$P,N$ be the projections of $B,C$ on $CA,AB$ ; $U,V$ are the midpoints of $CA,AB$
We have $(APN) , (AUV) , (AXY)$ are concurrent $D$ . Let $O_3,O_1,S$ be the centers of these circles, then $\overline{O_1,S,O_3}$ because it's parrallel with $OH$
Let $I_1,I_2,I_3$ be the centers of $(VO_1U),(XSY),(PO_3N)$ , then we have $\triangle VO_1U \cap I_1 \sim \triangle XSY \cap I_2 \sim \triangle NO_3P \cap O_3$ so the rotation - homothetic centre $K$ transform ${O_1,S,O_3}$ to $\overline{I_1,I_2,I_3}$
That means $I_1,I_2,I_3$ are collinear. But $(I_1) \equiv (UO_1V)$ then $I_1 \in $ perpendicular bisector of $UV$
$I_3$ is the NPC so $I_3 \in$ perpendicular bisector of $ UV $ , it followed that the circumcenter of $\triangle XSY$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of $UV$ so it is equidistant from $P$ and $M$
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I think the solutions those show that locus of the circumcenter is a straight line are incomplete. If A = 60. Then in both special cases we get the same point. So we can not conclude that this line is the perpendicular bisector of PM.
In fact, in this case the circumcenter of XSY is always the nine point centre Nof ABC. As AH =AO so and HN =NO so AN bisects HAO hence XAY. And D=N. So NX=NY = 2*sinXAN *radius of w = 2*sin30 *SN =SN. So N is the circumcentre of XSY.
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The problem is even more easier to bash if you set the triangle coordinates to be $a,b,\overline{b}$ (all in the unit circle), and apply the formula for circumcenter of $0,x,y$ is $\frac{xy(\overline{y}-\overline{x})}{x\overline{y}-y\overline{x}}$. As obviously $SX = SY$, $x\overline{x} = y \overline{y}$ (after shifting), so a lot of terms cancel and the bash ends very nicely.

BTW I am a bit surprised at the position of this problem in the shortlist, especially because G4 looks lot harder than this.
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Supravat wrote:
I think the solutions those show that locus of the circumcenter is a straight line are incomplete. If A = 60. Then in both special cases we get the same point. So we can not conclude that this line is the perpendicular bisector of PM.
In fact, in this case the circumcenter of XSY is always the nine point centre Nof ABC. As AH =AO so and HN =NO so AN bisects HAO hence XAY. And D=N. So NX=NY = 2*sinXAN *radius of w = 2*sin30 *SN =SN. So N is the circumcentre of XSY.

I think that this case can be handled by continuity as well, as for angles $60^\circ - \epsilon$ and $60^\circ + \epsilon$ the statement is true, hence it is also true for $60^\circ$ from continuity.
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Supravat wrote:
I think the solutions those show that locus of the circumcenter is a straight line are incomplete. If A = 60. Then in both special cases we get the same point. So we can not conclude that this line is the perpendicular bisector of PM.
In fact, in this case the circumcenter of XSY is always the nine point centre Nof ABC. As AH =AO so and HN =NO so AN bisects HAO hence XAY. And D=N. So NX=NY = 2*sinXAN *radius of w = 2*sin30 *SN =SN. So N is the circumcentre of XSY.

I believed the $\angle A = 60^{\circ}$ case was problematic as well, but it is not. The circumcenter $O$ of $\triangle XSY$ moves with fixed velocity as $S$ varies with fixed velocity; it follows that if $O$ is ever on the same location twice, then $O$ is always fixed at this point.
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My solution is the same as that of anantmudgal09
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Lamp909 wrote:
My solution is the same as that of anantmudgal09

Thank you for informing us.
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Here's an alternative solution not based on showing that the circumcenter of $XSY$ varies linearly with $S$.

[asy]
size(10cm);
pair A=dir(70); pair B=dir(220); pair C=dir(-40);
pair O=(0, 0);
pair H=A+B+C;
pair D = foot(A, O, H);
pair D1=2*D-A;
pair O1 = B+C;
pair H1=2*foot(A, B, C)-H;
pair E=circumcenter(B, O, C);

draw(unitcircle);
draw(A--B--C--cycle);
draw(A--D1, orange+dashed);
draw(circumcircle(O, H, D1), red);
draw(D1--H1, dotted);
draw(A--H1);
draw(O--O1);
draw(D1--O1, heavygreen);
draw(D--2*H-O, heavygreen);

string[] names = {"$A$", "$B$", "$C$", "$O$", "$H$", "$D$", "$D'$", "$O'$", "$H'$", "$E$"};
pair[] pts = {A, B, C, O, H, D, D1, O1, H1, E};
pair[] labels = {A, B, C, dir(90), dir(45), D, D1, O1, H1, dir(225)};
for(int i=0; i<names.length; ++i){
dot(names[i], pts[i], dir(labels[i]));
}
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Let $O$ and $H$ be the circumcenter and orthocenter of $\triangle ABC$. Let $E$ be the circumcenter of $\triangle BOC$, let $AH$ meet $(ABC)$ again at $H'$, let $O'$ be the reflection of $O$ across $BC$, and let $D'$ be the reflection of $A$ across $OH$. We first prove that $D', E, H'$ are collinear. Since $OHH'O'$ is an isosceles trapezoid, it is cyclic. $AOO'H$ is a parallelogram, so $D'OHO'$ is an isosceles trapezoid as well. Hence $D', O, H, H', O'$ all lie on a circle. The inverse of $O'$ about $(ABC)$ is $E$, so after inverting about $(ABC)$ we find that $D', E, H'$ are collinear.

[asy]
size(10cm);
pair A=dir(70); pair B=dir(220); pair C=dir(-40);
pair O=(0, 0);
pair H=A+B+C;
pair Q=1.5*H-0.5*O;
pair X1=2*foot(Q, A, B)-A;
pair Y1=2*foot(Q, A, C)-A;
pair D = foot(A, O, H);
pair D1=2*D-A;
pair P=foot(A, B, C);
pair M=midpoint(B--C);
pair H1=2*foot(A, B, C)-H;
pair E=circumcenter(B, O, C);
pair T=circumcenter(Q, X1, Y1);

draw(unitcircle);
draw(X1--A--Y1);
draw(B--C);
draw(D1--H1, dotted);
draw(A--H1);
draw(O--T, red);
draw(circumcircle(Q, X1, Y1), orange);
draw(circumcircle(A, X1, Y1), blue+dashed);

string[] names = {"$A$", "$B$", "$C$", "$O$", "$D'$", "$H'$", "$E$", "$Q$", "$X_1$", "$Y_1$", "$T$", "$P$", "$M$"};
pair[] pts = {A, B, C, O, D1, H1, E, Q, X1, Y1, T, P, M};
pair[] labels = {A, B, C, dir(90), D1, H1, dir(225), dir(90), X1, Y1, T, P, dir(135)};
for(int i=0; i<names.length; ++i){
dot(names[i], pts[i], dir(labels[i]));
}
[/asy]

Returning to the problem, take a homothety with ratio $2$ at $A$ which sends points $D, X, Y, S$ to $D', X_1, Y_1, Q$. This homothety also takes the perpendicular bisector of $PM$ to the perpendicular bisector of $BC$. Let $T$ be the circumcenter of $\triangle X_1QY_1$. Since $AD'X_1Y_1$ is cyclic, $D'$ is the center of the spiral similarity sending $\overline{X_1Y_1}$ to $\overline{BC}$, and this spiral similarity also sends $Q$ to $O$ and $T$ to $E$. As a result,
\[\measuredangle D'ET = \measuredangle D'BX_1 = \measuredangle D'BA = \measuredangle D'H'A. \]Therefore $ET\parallel AH'$, so $ET\perp BC$. Since $E$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of $BC$, so does $T$, as desired. (Note that when $\angle A=60^{\circ}$, $D'=E$. Then $T=D'=E$ as well and the statement still holds.)
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We firstly state some well known lemma that will be used later on.
  • Let $\omega$ be a circle with center $O$ and let $\overline{AB}$. Let $O'$ be the reflection of $O$ in $\overline{AB}$ and let $X$ be the circumcenter of $\triangle{OAB}$. Then $X,O'$ are inverses of each other with respect to $\omega$.

    Proof: Notice that we have that $\overline{OX}=\frac{OA}{2\sin \theta}$ where $\theta=\angle OAB$ by sine rule in $\triangle{OAB}$ and also we have that $\overline{OO'}=2 \cdot OA \sin \theta$ and with this we are done .

  • In a triangle $\triangle{ABC}$ let $H$ be the orthocenter and let $O$ be the circumcenter. Let $X$ be the midpoint of $\overline{AH}$ and let $M$ be the midpoint of $\overline{BC}$. Then $\overline{XM} \parallel \overline{AO}$.

    This can be easily bashed using complex numbers.
[asy]
size(10cm);
pair A=(8.227184338605278,8.917180830035385);
pair B=(5.836037486558229,-5.602600636257744);
pair C=(22.852265578227577,-5.038029693332168);
pair O=(14.151548373898125,0.48476445751051883);
pair H=(8.61239065559483,-2.6929784145755735);
pair D=(13.333865353835646,0.015670324291781175);
pair S=(14.5510849593405,6.629546963587926);
pair X=(7.827568156749471,6.490588073520484);
pair Y=(17.132485773397857,0.41976777226100737);
pair P=(8.705768203458195,-5.507387609724802);
pair M=(14.344151532392903,-5.320315164794956);
pair T=(11.291157898982467,1.632964751029067);
pair N9=(11.381969514746476,-1.1041069785325273);
pair E=(8.419787497100053,3.1121012077299053);
pair Q=(10.408968970806821,0.28080888219357325);
pair G=(8.39272486321513,3.927771862972893);
pair L=(12.480026965073659,3.455177922890749);
draw(A--B--C--A,purple);
draw(A--P,orange);
draw(circumcircle(A,X,Y),red);
draw(circumcircle(A,B,C),orange);
draw(circumcircle(S,G,D),blue+dashed);
draw(circumcircle(T,Q,D),cyan+dashed);
draw(E--M,magenta);
draw(O--H,green);
draw(T--Q--N9--D--T,lightblue);
draw(T--N9,lightblue);
draw(Q--D,magenta);
draw(S--A,green);
draw(S--Y,green);
draw(S--X,green);
draw(X--Y,green);
draw(G--D,lightblue);
draw(S--T,red);
draw(E--D,magenta+dotted);
draw(A--O,orange);
draw(A--D,cyan);
draw(S--G,green);
draw(S--D,green);
dot("$A$",A,NW);
dot("$B$",B,SW);
dot("$C$",C,SE);
dot("$D$",D,SE);
dot("$M$",M,SE);
dot("$H$",H,W);
dot("$P$",P, SE);
dot("$S$",S,NE);
dot("$X$",X,NW);
dot("$Y$",Y,SW);
dot("$G$",G,W);
dot("$E$",E,SW);
dot("$T$",T,N);
dot("$N_9$",N9,SE);
dot("$Q$",Q,SW);
dot("$L$",L,N);
dot("$O$",O,NE);
[/asy]

We begin with a few claims.

Claim 1: Define $G$ as the intersection of $\odot(AXY)$ with $\overline{AH}$ and define $Q$ as the intersection of $\overline{AH}$ with the perpendicular bisector of $\overline{XY}$. Then show that $(SQDEG)$ is cyclic where $E$ is the midpoint of $\overline{AH}$

Proof: For this firstly notice that
\begin{align*}
&\angle PEQ \\
&=\angle OAQ \\
&=\angle BAC-2 \angle XAG \\
&=\angle XSQ-\angle XSG \\
&=\angle GSQ
\end{align*}and hence $(SGEQ)$ is cyclic. Now notice that $$\angle DEH=2 \angle DAH =\angle DSG $$and with this we are done $\qquad \square$

Claim 2: $Q$ is the reflection of $S$ in $\overline{XY}$.

Proof: We present a computational proof. Notice that $$SQ=SG \cdot  \frac{\sin \angle SGQ}{\sin \angle SQG}=SG \cdot \frac{\sin \angle SEQ}{\sin \angle SEG}=SG \cdot \frac{\sin \angle HOA}{\sin \angle AHO}=SG \cdot \frac{AH}{AO}=2\cdot SG \cdot \cos \angle BAC$$and notice that this is exactly twice the distance from $S$ to $\overline{XY}$ and we are done $\qquad \square$

Claim 3: $(TQDN_9)$ is cyclic where $N_9$ is the nine point center.

Proof: Notice by the second lemma we have that $T,Q$ are inverses with respect to $\odot(AXY)$ and hence inverting gives that $T \in \overline{GD}$. Now notice that
\begin{align*}
& \angle SQE \\
&=\angle SGA \\
&=\angle SEA+ \angle GSE \\ 
&=\angle DHE+\angle GDE \\
&=\angle GDH \\
&=\angle TDN_9
\end{align*}and this finishes the proof $\qquad \square$.

Now back to the main problem. Notice that by reims we have that $\overline{TN_9} \parallel \overline{EG}$ and with this we are done $\qquad \blacksquare$
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v_Enhance wrote:
We know that in general if $u$ and $v$ lie on a circle centered at $0$, then the circumcenter is given by $\frac{uv}{u+v}$ (the midpoint of $0$ and $\frac{2uv}{u+v}$). So if we shift accordingly we get \[ w = s + \frac{(x-s)(y-s)}{x+y-2s}. \]
I don't understand this line. Can you explain more :(
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Same for me. Can somebody also explain why you have the right to say z=k(a+b+c)? :(
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KrysTalk wrote:
v_Enhance wrote:
We know that in general if $u$ and $v$ lie on a circle centered at $0$, then the circumcenter is given by $\frac{uv}{u+v}$ (the midpoint of $0$ and $\frac{2uv}{u+v}$). So if we shift accordingly we get \[ w = s + \frac{(x-s)(y-s)}{x+y-2s}. \]
I don't understand this line. Can you explain more :(

What don't you understand?
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but why can you let z=k(a+b+c) (is it because z is on the euler line?) and why is uv/u+v the center of a circle passing through 0,u and v ?
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Let $O$ and $H$ be the circumcenter and orthocenter of $\triangle ABC$. Let $AH$ and $AD$ meet $(ABC)$ again at $J$ and $E$ respectively. Let $I$ and $G$ be the circumcenter of $(XSY)$ and $(BOC)$ respectively.
CLAIM 1. $J,G,E$ are collinear.
Proof.
Firstly notice that
$$\measuredangle HJE=\measuredangle AJE=\measuredangle ACE=\measuredangle DOE=\measuredangle HOE$$Hence $E$ lies on $(HOJ)$. Let $K$ be the reflection of $O$ in $BC$, then since $H$ and $J$ are reflections of each other in $BC$. Hence $K$ also belongs to $(HOJ)$. Let $B_1$ be the reflection of $O$ over $B$. Let $B_2$ be the midpoint of $OB$. Then $\angle OKB_2=\angle OB_1G=90^{\circ}$. Hence
$$OG\times OK=OB_1\times OB_2=OB^2=OE^2$$Since $OJ=OE$, $G$ lies on $JE$ by shooting lemma. $\blacksquare$

Let $G'$ be the reflection of $G$ in $I$. Let $F$ be the second intersection of $(AXY)$ and $(ABC)$.
CLAIM 2. $G'$ lies on $AH$
Proof. Firstly notice that
$$\angle XSY=2\angle XAY=2\angle BAC=\angle BOC$$Together with $SX=SY$ and $BO=OC$, $\triangle XSY\sim\triangle BOC$. Since $A,D,E$ are collinear, while $I$ and $K$ are corresponding elements in the two triangle, therefore by spiral similarity lemma, $F$ is the center of spiral sim. sending $DE$ to $IG$. Now $A$ and $G'$ are the reflections of $E$ in $D$ and $G$ in $I$ respectively. Therefore
$$\triangle FG'A\sim\triangle FGE$$Hence
$$\measuredangle G'AF=\measuredangle GEF=\measuredangle JEF=\measuredangle JAF$$which implies $G'$ lies on $AH$ as desired.

Now $I$ is the midpoint of $G'$ and $G$. While $P$ and $M$ are the projection of $G"$ and $G$ on $BC$ respectively. This implies $I$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of $PM$ as desired.
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Idio-logy
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Another finish with complex numbers: set without loss of generality that $\Re(m) = 0$, and by circumcenter formula the center $O$ of $\omega$ is expressed by
\[o = \frac{1}{2} \left(a+e+\frac{bc(1-a\overline{e})}{b+c}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{ab+bc+ca+k(b^2+bc+c^2)}{b+c}\]Notice that $b^2+bc+c^2$ is real, so $\Im(ab+bc+ca+k(b^2+bc+c^2))$ is constant. Since $b+c=2m$ is imaginary, we have $\Re(o)$ is a constant not depending on $k$. This means that the locus of $O$ is the line passing through the nine-point center perpendicular to $BC$.

($E = e = k(a+b+c)$ is the antipode of $A$ in $\omega$, which lies on Euler line)
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Abhaysingh2003
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Here are some problems related with perpendicularity from vertex to the Euler Line

https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c6h2237565p17170407 (Lemma)
https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c6h1888731p12879517
https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c6h2226600p16967110
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Another finish with complex numbers :D

Throw the configuration onto the complex plane, so that we have that $h$ is a real number in other words we have that $a+b+c \in \mathbb{R}$.
Then we can express $s$ as the following $s=k(a+b+c)+iq$, where $k$ is an arbitrary real number and we shall determine $q$ later on.

First we calculate $d$. Since we know that $h$ is a real number then we have that $d$ is also a real number, since the Euler line is the real number line.
Since we have that $AD \perp OH$, then we must have that:
\[\frac{a-d}{\overline{a-d}}=-\frac{h}{h}=-1\]this implies that $d=\frac{1}{2}\left(a+\frac{1}{a}\right)$.
Denote with $T$ the midpoint of $AD$, since we have that $ST \parallel OH$, we must have that:
$$\frac{s-t}{\overline{s-t}}=\frac{0-h}{\overline{0-h}}$$where $t=\frac{a+d}{2}$, pluging all of this we get that:
$$2iq=\frac{a-\frac{1}{a}}{2}$$this implies that $q=\frac{a-\frac{1}{a}}{4i}$, thus giving us that:
$$s=k(a+b+c)+\frac{a-\frac{1}{a}}{4}$$Now we calculate $x$ and $y$.
We have that $\overline{x}=\frac{a+b-x}{ab}$, and since we have that $\mid s-x\mid=\mid s-a \mid$, we must have that $(s-a)\overline{(s-a)}=(s-x)\overline{(s-x)}$, plugging this in we get the following quadratic:
$$-x^2+(a+b+s-ab\overline{s})x+a^2b\overline{s}-ab-as=0$$let $z=b+s-ab\overline{s}$, then the equation has turned into:
$$-x^2+(a+z)x-az=0$$this implies that:
$$x_{1,2}=\frac{a+z \mp a-z}{2}$$giving us that $x=z=b+s-ab\overline{s}$.
Similarly we have that $y=c+s-ac\overline{s}$.
Denote with $G$ the center of $(SXY)$, then we have that:
\[ g=\frac{\begin{vmatrix}
x & x\overline{x} & 1 \\
s & s\overline{s} & 1 \\
y & y\overline{y} & 1
\end{vmatrix}}
{\begin{vmatrix}
x & \overline{x} & 1 \\
s & \overline{s} & 1 \\
y & \overline{y} & 1
\end{vmatrix}} \]Calculating this(calculation done in 30 min), we get that $\mid g-p\mid = \mid g- m\mid$, where $p=\frac{1}{2}\left(a+b+c-bc\overline{a}\right)$ and $m=\frac{1}{2}\left(b+c\right)$.

This implies that $GM=GP$, which is what we needed to prove.
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perhaps we could use laplace vectors/matrixes?
I am not that good at advanced math, this is just my guess but i think laplace vectors or matrixes would help.
Sorry if my concepts are unclear, as I said I am not that great at math
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First let's switch the labels of $P$ and $D$. Let $\triangle DEF$ be the orthic triangle of $\triangle ABC$ and let its circumcenter be $N_9$. Let $Q$ be the circumcenter of $\triangle XSY$ and let $R$ be the midpoint of $AH$. Notice that $P$ also lies on the circle with diameter $AH$. Since $\measuredangle PFX=\measuredangle PEY$ and $\measuredangle PXF=\measuredangle PYE$, it follows that $P$ is the center of spiral similarity which maps segment $FX$ to segment $EY$. Thus it also maps segment $FE$ to segment $XY$.
Claim: $\triangle FN_9E\stackrel{+}{\sim}\triangle XQY$.
Proof: Angle chasing gives us
\[\measuredangle QXY=90^\circ-\measuredangle YSX=90^\circ-\measuredangle ERF=\measuredangle N_9FE.\]and similarly we have $\measuredangle QYX=\measuredangle N_9EF$.
Therefore, the spiral similarity mentioned before maps $Q$ to $N_9$. But this means that
\[\measuredangle PN_9Q=\measuredangle PFX=\measuredangle PFA=\measuredangle PHA.\]and so $N_9Q$ is parallel to $AD$. Since $N_9$ is the midpoint of $AD$ and $AD,OM\perp DM$, the line $N_9Q$ is precisely the perpendicular bisector of $DM$ and the result follows.
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v_Enhance wrote:
We now determine the coordinates of the circumcenter $W$ of $\triangle XSY$. We know that in general if $u$ and $v$ lie on a circle centered at $0$, then the circumcenter is given by $\frac{uv}{u+v}$ (the midpoint of $0$ and $\frac{2uv}{u+v}$). So if we shift accordingly we get \[ w = s + \frac{(x-s)(y-s)}{x+y-2s}. \]

$\frac{2uv}{u+v}$, this formula is applicable for $u,v$ on the unit circle. But $x,y$ are not on the unit circle. :( How $w$? I didn't understand the shifting part.
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Inconsistent
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Let's imagine a world without moving points.

*shivers*

Ok, let's stop doing that.

Notice $XY$ are pedal points of a point on the Euler line. By properties of continuous spiral similarity centered at $D$, it suffices to prove the claim for two points on the Euler line. For $O$, the midpoint of the midpoints, by 1/2 homothety at $A$, is equidistant from $P$ and $M$. For $H$, the $XSY$ is the nine-point circle, which is the midpoint of $OH$ so projecting onto $BC$, it is equidistant from $P$ and $M$. Since the locus is the perpendicular bisector of $PM$, we are done.
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Denote by $O,H$ circumcenter and orthocenter and let $Q=AS\cap OH\in \omega.$ Move $Q$ on $OH$ with degree $1:$ $XSY$ and it's circumcenter move with the same degree. When $Q=O$ points $X,Y$ are midpoints of $AB,AC,$ so $XYMP$ form isosceles trapezoid. When $Q=H$ circumcenter of $XSY$ is the nine-point center. In both cases this circumcenter lies on perpendicular bisector of $PM,$ so it does for every $Q.$
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TechnoLenzer
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Let $OH$ be the Euler line, with $E = AS \cap OH$. Note that $S$ is the midpoint of $AE$, and let $R$ be the midpoint of $OE$, $T$ the midpoint of $AO$. Let $O_1$ be the circumcircle of $(SXY)$. Let $O_1'$ be the point on $SO_1$ such that $TO_1' \; || \; AH$. Let $\Omega$ be the 9-point circle of $\triangle AOE$, through $R, S, T$ and $D$, the foot of the altitude from $A$ onto $OE$. Note that $ST \; || \; EO$.

Claim 1: $O_1'$ lies on $\Omega$.
Proof: Let $Z = O_1'T \cap AE$. $\measuredangle TO_1'S = \measuredangle ZO_1'S = \measuredangle ZSO_1' + \measuredangle O_1'ZS = \measuredangle ESO_1' + \measuredangle HAE = \measuredangle ESY + \measuredangle YSO_1 + \measuredangle HAE = \measuredangle EAB + \measuredangle EAC + \measuredangle HAE = \measuredangle HAB + \measuredangle EAC = \measuredangle CAO + \measuredangle EAC = \measuredangle EAO = \measuredangle SAT = \measuredangle TRS$, where $\measuredangle SAT = \measuredangle TRS$ is due to $\triangle RST \sim \triangle ABC$. Hence due to angles in a circumcircle, $O_1'$ lies on $\Omega$. $\square$

Claim 2: $O_1' = O_1$.
Proof: We prove $SO_1 = SO_1'$, since $O_1, O_1'$ lie on the same side of $AE$. RemarkLet $r$ be the radius of $\Omega$. By the sine rule,
\begin{align*}
    2r = \frac{SO_1'}{\sin(\angle SQO_1')} = \frac{SO_1'}{\sin(\angle AHO)}.
\end{align*}The radius of $\Omega$ is half the radius of $(AOE)$, and since $AE = 2 \cdot AS$,
\begin{align*}
    2 \cdot 2r = \frac{AE}{\sin(\angle AOE)} \Rightarrow \frac{AS}{\sin(\angle AOE)} = 2r.
\end{align*}Thus
\begin{align*}
    \frac{SO_1'}{SA} = \frac{\sin(\angle AHO)}{\sin(\angle HOA)} = \frac{AO}{AH} = \frac{AO}{AC} \cdot \frac{AC}{AF} \cdot \frac{AF}{AH} = \frac{2}{\sin{\hat{B}}} \cdot \cos{\hat{A}} \cdot \sin{\hat{B}} = 2 \cos{\hat{A}}.
\end{align*}But we also have
\begin{align*}
    \frac{SY}{\sin(\angle SXY)} = \frac{SY}{\sin(90 - \hat{A})} = 2SO_1 \Rightarrow \frac{SO_1}{SA} = 2\cos{\hat{A}}. \square
\end{align*}
The perpendicular from $T$ to $BC$ bisectors $PM$, hence so does that of $O_1$ since $TO_1 \perp BC$. Thus, $O_1$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of $PM$. $\blacksquare$
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[asy]
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defaultpen(fontsize(10pt));

pair A, B, C;
A = dir(110);
B = dir(-162);
C = dir(-18);

pair O, H, D, P, M;
O = circumcenter(A, B, C);
H = orthocenter(A, B, C);
D = foot(A, H, O);
P = foot(A, B, C);
M = (B + C)/2;

pair K, S, X, Y, N, S1;
K = 0.57 * O + 0.43 * H;
S = (A + K)/2;
X = foot(K, A, B);
Y = foot(K, A, C);
N = (X + Y)/2;
S1 = 2 * circumcenter(S, X, Y) - S;

draw(A--B--C--A--P);
draw(circumcircle(A, B, C));
draw(K--A, deepgreen+dashed);
draw(X--K--Y, deepgreen);
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dot("$A$", A, dir(110));
dot("$B$", B, dir(-162));
dot("$C$", C, dir(-18));

dot("$O$", O, dir(80));
dot("$H$", H, dir(190));
dot("$D$", D, dir(200));
dot("$P$", P, dir(260));
dot("$M$", M, dir(260));

dot("$K$", K, dir(-100));
dot("$S$", S, dir(60));
dot("$X$", X, dir(185));
dot("$Y$", Y, dir(5));
dot("$N$", N, dir(-95));
dot("$S'$", S1, dir(-95));
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Define point $K$ to be the dilation of $S$ by a factor of $2$ about $A$. Here, $\omega = (AK)$ and $K$ is allowed to vary linearly on the Euler line. Let $l$ be the perpendicular bisector of $AD$. Note that as $K$ varies linearly, $S$, $X$, and $Y$ vary linearly on $l$, $AB$, and $AC$, respectively. Hence, the midpoint $N$ of $XY$ also varies linearly. Let $S'$ be the antipode of $S$ in $(SXY)$. Note that
\[\frac{SN}{NS'} = \left(\frac{SN}{NY}\right)^2 = (\tan{\angle NSY})^2 = \tan^2{A},\]which is constant. Since $N$ and $S$ both vary linearly, so does $S'$. It follows that the center of $(XSY)$, midpoint of $SS'$, also varies linearly. Thus, it suffices to prove the problem statement for two such points $K$ on the Euler line.

We choose $H$ and $O$.

If $K = H$, $S$ is the midpoint of $AH$, and $X$, $Y$ are the feet of the altitudes from $B$ and $C$. The circle $(XSY)$ in question is therefore the nine-point circle, whose center lies on the perpendicular bisector of $MP$ .

If $K = O$, we find $S$ to be the midpoint of $AO$, and $X$ and $Y$ to be the midpoints of $AB$ and $AC$, respectively. The circumcenter of $(SXY)$ then lies on $SN$, which is the perpendicular bisector of $MP$.

This completes our proof.
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Easy and nice problem.
Let $T$ denote the antipode of $A$ in $(AXY)$, then we have the following cases:
$\text{CASE 1:} \quad T \equiv O$
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dot((1.79,-0.13),linewidth(4pt) + dotstyle); 
label("$X$", (1.8442030880812965,-0.016729629196183367), NE * labelscalefactor); 
dot((7.28,-0.13),linewidth(4pt) + dotstyle); 
label("$Y$", (7.330832328341564,-0.016729629196183367), NE * labelscalefactor); 
dot((4.535,1.0003208556149739),linewidth(4pt) + dotstyle); 
label("$S$", (4.594462808515557,1.1083766200723777), NE * labelscalefactor); 
dot((3.12,-3.87),linewidth(4pt) + dotstyle); 
label("$P$", (3.177662346473665,-3.7531935928164666), NE * labelscalefactor); 
dot((5.95,-3.87),linewidth(4pt) + dotstyle); 
label("$M$", (6.011263270557449,-3.7531935928164666), NE * labelscalefactor); 
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Let $O''$ be the circumcenter of $\triangle XSY$. Just notice that perpendicular bisectors of $PM$ and $XY$ are the same to get that $O''$ lies on perpendicular bisector of $PM$.
$\text{CASE 2:} \quad T \equiv H$
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label("$O$", (5.696738487657151,-1.9706630291830964), NE * labelscalefactor); 
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label("$H$", (2.8224817660205854,0.05346142267363664), NE * labelscalefactor); 
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label("$S$", (2.8224817660205854,1.0857648931205706), NE * labelscalefactor); 
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dot((4.22,-1.0406225680933852),linewidth(4pt) + dotstyle); 
label("$N_{9}$", (4.259610126838869,-0.9586008032547298), NE * labelscalefactor); 
dot((2.78,-3.09),linewidth(4pt) + dotstyle); 
label("$P$", (2.8224817660205854,-3.013087121889314), NE * labelscalefactor); 
dot((5.66,-3.09),linewidth(4pt) + dotstyle); 
label("$M$", (5.696738487657151,-3.013087121889314), NE * labelscalefactor); 
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all lie on nine point circle
$\text{CASE 3 :} \quad T \not\equiv H,O$
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$F$ and $G$ denote the feet of perpendiculars from $B$ and $C$ to opposite side. Let $Q$ and $N$ be midpoints of $AB$ and $AC$.$E$ is circumcenter of $\triangle XSY$.
Notice $\measuredangle XEY = \measuredangle FN_9G= \measuredangle QO''N$
and $\frac{XE}{EY}=\frac{FN_9}{N_9G}=\frac{FO''}{O''N}=1$. By gliding principle we're done.
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Complex numbers is most definitely the nicest way to go about this ... solution from the OTIS walkthrough.

We will instead define $z = k(a+b+c)$ to be the $A$-antipode in $(AXY)$; the condition implies that $Z$ lies on $\overline{OH}$, hence $k$ is real. Hence, we have the following formulas:
\begin{align*}
z &= k(a+b+c) \\
s &= \frac 12(a+z) \\
x &= \frac 12(a+b+z-ab\overline z) \\
y &= \frac 12(a+c+z-ac\overline z)
w = s + \frac{(x-s)(y-s)}{x+y-2s}.
\end{align*}Here, the last line follows from the shifted circumcenter formula, observing that $x, y$ lie on a circle centered at $s$. It then suffices to show that $\overline{WN_9} \perp \overline{BC}$, i.e. $\frac{w-\frac{a+b+c}2}{b-c}$ is pure imaginary. The rest is pure computation:
\begin{align*}
w - \frac{a+b+c}2 &= s+\frac{(b-ab\overline z)(c-zc\overline z)}{2(b+c-ab\overline z - ac\overline z)} -\frac{a+b+c}2\\
&= \frac 12\left(a+z+\frac{bc(1-a\overline z)}{b+c}\right) \\
&= \frac z2 - \frac b2 - \frac c2 + \frac{bc(1-a\overline z)}{2(b+c)} \\
&= \frac{b^2k+c^2k+bck-b^2-c^2-2bc+bc}{b+c} \\
&= \frac{(k-1)(b^2+c^2+bc)}{b+c}.
\end{align*}This is a constant multiple of $\frac{b^2+c^2+bc}{b+c}$, and note that $\frac{b^2+c^2+bc}{b^2-c^2}$ clearly equals its own conjugate. This finishes the problem.
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We will use moving points.
Let $W$ be the circumcenter of $\triangle XSY$.
Fix $\triangle ABC$(thus fixing $D$) and move $X$ on line $\overline{AB}$. Then since $D$ and $A$ are fixed and $Y$ lies on line $\overline{AC}$ and on circle $(ADX)$ we have the map of moving points $X \to Y$ is linear. Since $\angle BOC = 2\angle A = \angle XSY$, so $\triangle XSY \sim \triangle BOC$ is fixed, which implies that $X \to W$ is a linear map.
We now check whether the problem is true for $deg(W) + 1 = 1 + 1 = 2$ cases.
If $X$ is the projection of $H$ onto $AB$ we have that $\angle HXA = 90^\circ = \angle HSA \implies S$ is the midpoint of $HA$. It follows that $W$ is the center of the nine-point circle which passes through $P$ and $M$.
If $X$ is the projection of $O$ onto $AB$, similarly we have $S$ being the midpoint of $AO$.
Then note that $S$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of $PM$ by homothety since $OM \parallel AP$. Clearly the perpendicular bisector of $PM$ also perpendicularly bisects $XY$, so it passes through $W$ as desired.
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awesomeming327.
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Note that the locus of possible values $S$ is a line. As $S$ moves along a line, $X$ and $Y$ move linearly as functions of $S$. Therefore, $N$, the midpoint of $XY$ moves linearly as a function of $S$. Let $Z$ be the circumcenter of $XYS$ then because $\angle XSY=2\angle A$ is fixed, $ZN/NS$ is constant, which implies that $Z$ varies linearly with respect to $S$. It therefore suffices to show the result for two specific values of $S$.
  • When $S$ is the midpoint of $AH$, $XSY$ is the nine-point circle.
  • When $S$ is the midpoint of $AO$, there is a homothety at $A$ sending $XSY$ to $BOC$.
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Observe that for $S$ to be the midpoint of $AH$, $(XYPM)$ is the nine-point circle so $QP=QM$. For $S$ to be the midpoint of $AO$, $(XYPM)$ is the nine-point circle again, and $Q$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of $XY$. As $XY$ is parallel to $PM$ then $QP=QM$ too.

Now as $S$ moves linearly, we consider the point $X$ not $A$ such that $AS=SX$ on $AB$. This is related by considering the point opposite the perpendicular projection of $S$ onto $AB$. Therefore $X$ and also $Y$ move linearly. We observe the triangle $XSY$ always has a fixed shape as $\angle XSY = 2 \angle A$. Then $XQY$ also has a fixed shape for $Q$ the circumcenter of $XSY$. Therefore by the movie theorem $Q$ moves on a fixed line too.

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If we parameterize $S$ with constant velocity along the perpendicular bisector of $\overline{AD}$, clearly, $X$ and $Y$ also move with constant velocity along lines $AB$ and $AC$ respectively. Since $\triangle XSY$ is fixed with $\angle S = 2 \angle A$, it follows that its circumcenter will move with constant velocity along some line as well. Taking $S$ to be the midpoint of $\overline{AH}$ and $\overline{AO}$ is enough to imply that this line is the perpendicular bisector of $\overline{PM}$.
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Let $Q$ be the circumcenter of $(XSY).$
Note that $XQY$ is similar to a fixed triangle, an isosceles triangle with angle $\angle XQY = 360 - 4\angle A.$
Now, we move $X$ linearly along $AB.$
Since $D$ is fixed and $XSD$ is similar to a fixed triangle and $S$ moves along the perpendicular bisector of $AD,$ we have that $S$ must actually move linearly. Using the same reasoning, we can force $Y$ to move linearly along $AC.$ Finally, we note that $Q$ moves linearly along a line, as $XQY$ is similar to a fixed triangle.
Take $X$ the foot from $C$ to $AB,$ and we have $Q$ is the nine point center. Take $X$ the midpoint of $AB,$ and we get that $Y$ becomes the midpoint of $AC,$ and then the result follows. Hence, $Q$ moves linearly along the perpendicular bisector of $PM,$ so we are done.
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Take a homothety at $A$ with scale factor $2$. Assume $S,X,Y$ go to $S',X',Y'$ respectively.
Let $N$ be the centre of $(S'X'Y')$.
$S'$ is a point on the Euler line, and we need to show that $N$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of $BC$.

As $S'$ moves along the Euler line,
$S' \rightarrow X$ is a linear map since it is a projection onto $AB$, $X \rightarrow X'$ is a linear map since it is a homothety at $A$ with scale factor $2$, so $S' \rightarrow X'$ is a linear map. Similarly, $S' \rightarrow Y'$ is a linear map.
Let $Z$ be the midpoint of $X'Y'$, then $S' \rightarrow Z$ is also a linear map. Now $\angle X'NS' = 180^\circ - \angle X'S'Y' = 180^\circ - 2\angle BAC$ which is fixed, so $\frac{S'Z}{S'N} = 1 -  \frac{NZ}{NX'} = 1- \cos \angle X'NS = 1+ \cos (2 \angle BAC)$ is also fixed. It follows that $S' \rightarrow N$ is a linear map since it is a homothety at $S'$ with scale factor $\frac{1}{1+ \cos (2 \angle BAC)}$.

So $N$ lies on a fixed line. We show that this line is the perpendicular bisector of $BC$ (denoted by $\perp_{BC}$), by considering when $S'$ is the circumcenter $O$ and orthocenter $H$ respectively.
Firstly, when $S'=O$, $N$ is the centre of $(BOC)$ which clearly lies on $\perp_{BC}$.
Next, when $S'=H$, $X$ is the foot of the altitude from $C$ to $AB$. Then $CA=CX'$, so $\angle BX'C = \angle BAC = 180^\circ - \angle BHC$, so $X'$ lies on $(BHC)$. Similarly, $Y'$ lies on $(BHC)$, so the centre $N$ of $(S'X'Y'BC)$ clearly lies on $\perp_{BC}$.

We have checked two points on the Euler line, so we are done. $\square$
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