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Product of f(m) multiple of odd integers
buzzychaoz   24
N 2 hours ago by cursed_tangent1434
Source: China Team Selection Test 2016 Test 2 Day 2 Q4
Set positive integer $m=2^k\cdot t$, where $k$ is a non-negative integer, $t$ is an odd number, and let $f(m)=t^{1-k}$. Prove that for any positive integer $n$ and for any positive odd number $a\le n$, $\prod_{m=1}^n f(m)$ is a multiple of $a$.
24 replies
buzzychaoz
Mar 21, 2016
cursed_tangent1434
2 hours ago
Domain of (a, b) satisfying inequality with fraction
Kunihiko_Chikaya   1
N 2 hours ago by Mathzeus1024
Source: 2014 Kyoto University entrance exam/Science, Problem 4
For real constants $a,\ b$, define a function $f(x)=\frac{ax+b}{x^2+x+1}.$

Draw the domain of the points $(a,\ b)$ such that the inequality :

\[f(x) \leq f(x)^3-2f(x)^2+2\]

holds for all real numbers $x$.
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Kunihiko_Chikaya
Feb 26, 2014
Mathzeus1024
2 hours ago
Generic Real-valued FE
lucas3617   0
2 hours ago
$f: \mathbb{R} -> \mathbb{R}$, find all functions where $f(2x+f(2y-x))+f(-x)+f(y)=2f(x)+f(y-2x)+f(2y)$ for all $x$,$y \in \mathbb{R}$
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lucas3617
2 hours ago
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Solve All 6 IMO 2024 Problems (42/42), New Framework Looking for Feedback
Blackhole.LightKing   4
N 2 hours ago by Blackhole.LightKing
Hi everyone,

I’ve been experimenting with a different way of approaching mathematical problem solving — a framework that emphasizes recursive structures and symbolic alignment rather than conventional step-by-step strategies.

Using this method, I recently attempted all six problems from IMO 2024 and was able to arrive at what I believe are valid full-mark solutions across the board (42/42 total score, by standard grading).

However, I don’t come from a formal competition background, so I’m sure there are gaps in clarity, communication, or even logic that I’m not fully aware of.

If anyone here is willing to take a look and provide feedback, I’d appreciate it — especially regarding:

The correctness and completeness of the proofs

Suggestions on how to make the ideas clearer or more elegant

Whether this approach has any broader potential or known parallels

I'm here to learn more and improve the presentation and thinking behind the work.

You can download the Solution here.

https://agi-origin.com/assets/pdf/AGI-Origin_IMO_2024_Solution.pdf


Thanks in advance,
— BlackholeLight0


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Blackhole.LightKing
Yesterday at 12:14 PM
Blackhole.LightKing
2 hours ago
$KH$, $EM$ and $BC$ are concurrent
yunxiu   44
N 2 hours ago by alexanderchew
Source: 2012 European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad P7
Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle with circumcircle $\Gamma$ and orthocentre $H$. Let $K$ be a point of $\Gamma$ on the other side of $BC$ from $A$. Let $L$ be the reflection of $K$ in the line $AB$, and let $M$ be the reflection of $K$ in the line $BC$. Let $E$ be the second point of intersection of $\Gamma $ with the circumcircle of triangle $BLM$.
Show that the lines $KH$, $EM$ and $BC$ are concurrent. (The orthocentre of a triangle is the point on all three of its altitudes.)

Luxembourg (Pierre Haas)
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yunxiu
Apr 13, 2012
alexanderchew
2 hours ago
An fe based off of another trivial problem
benjaminchew13   1
N 2 hours ago by Mathzeus1024
Source: Own
Find all functions $f:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow\mathbb{R}$ such that for all real numbers $x$ and $y$, $f(x+y-f(x))f(f(x+y)-y)=f(xy)$
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benjaminchew13
5 hours ago
Mathzeus1024
2 hours ago
functional equation interesting
skellyrah   6
N 3 hours ago by skellyrah
find all functions IR->IR such that $$xf(x+yf(xy)) + f(f(y)) = f(xf(y))^2  + (x+1)f(x)$$
6 replies
skellyrah
Yesterday at 8:32 PM
skellyrah
3 hours ago
4 variables with quadrilateral sides
mihaig   1
N 3 hours ago by Quantum-Phantom
Source: VL
Let $a,b,c,d\geq0$ satisfying
$$\frac1{a+1}+\frac1{b+1}+\frac1{c+1}+\frac1{d+1}=2.$$Prove
$$4\left(abc+abd+acd+bcd\right)\geq3\left(a+b+c+d\right)+4.$$
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mihaig
Today at 5:11 AM
Quantum-Phantom
3 hours ago
4 var inequality
sealight2107   1
N 3 hours ago by sealight2107
Source: Own
Let $a,b,c,d$ be positive reals such that $a+b+c+d+\frac{1}{abcd} = 18$. Find the minimum and maximum value of $a,b,c,d$
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sealight2107
Wednesday at 2:40 PM
sealight2107
3 hours ago
Inspired by SXTX (4)2025 Q712
sqing   1
N 4 hours ago by sqing
Source: Own
Let $ a ,b,c>0 $ and $ (a+b)^2+2(b+c)^2+(c+a)^2=12. $ Prove that$$  abc(a+b+c) \leq  \frac{9}{5} $$Let $ a ,b,c>0 $ and $ 2(a+b)^2+ (b+c)^2+2(c+a)^2=12. $ Prove that$$  abc(a+b+c) \leq  \frac{9}{8} $$
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sqing
Yesterday at 11:59 AM
sqing
4 hours ago
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