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k i Adding contests to the Contest Collections
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ZetaX   49
N May 4, 2019 by NoDealsHere
Source: Use your common sense! (enough is enough)
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ZetaX
Feb 27, 2007
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inequality with roots
luci1337   0
7 minutes ago
let $a,b,c \geq0: a+b+c=1$
prove that $\Sigma\sqrt{a+(b-c)^2}\geq\sqrt{3}$
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Terrifying "2018 \times 2019" board
IndoMathXdZ   20
N 8 minutes ago by HamstPan38825
Source: APMO 2019 P4
Consider a $2018 \times 2019$ board with integers in each unit square. Two unit squares are said to be neighbours if they share a common edge. In each turn, you choose some unit squares. Then for each chosen unit square the average of all its neighbours is calculated. Finally, after these calculations are done, the number in each chosen unit square is replaced by the corresponding average.
Is it always possible to make the numbers in all squares become the same after finitely many turns?
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IndoMathXdZ
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HamstPan38825
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inequality
mathematical-forest   3
N an hour ago by RainbowNeos
For positive real intengers $x_{1} ,x_{2} ,\cdots,x_{n} $, such that $\prod_{i=1}^{n} x_{i} =1$
proof:
$$\sum_{i=1}^{n} \frac{1}{1+\sum _{j\ne i}x_{j}  } \le 1$$
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RainbowNeos
an hour ago
G, L, H are collinear
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Given an acute, non-isosceles triangle $ABC$. $B, C$ lie on a moving circle $(K)$. $(K)$ intersects $CA$ at $E$ and $BA$ at $F$. $BE, CF$ intersect at $G$. $KG, BC$ intersect at $D$. $L$ is the perpendicular image of $D$ with respect to $EF$. Prove that $G, L$ and the orthocenter $H$ are collinear.
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Ink68
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x^2 + 3y^2 = 8n + 4
Ink68   0
an hour ago
Let $n$ be a positive integer. Let $A$ be the number of pairs of integers $(x,y)$ satisfying $x^2 + 3y^2 = 8n + 4$ for odd values of $x$. Let $B$ be the number of pairs of integers $(x,y)$ satisfying $x^2 + 3y^2 = 8n + 4$. Prove that $A = \frac {2}{3} B$.
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Ink68
an hour ago
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At least k points of S equidistant from P
orl   9
N an hour ago by Twan
Source: IMO 1989/3 , ISL 20, ILL 66
Let $ n$ and $ k$ be positive integers and let $ S$ be a set of $ n$ points in the plane such that

i.) no three points of $ S$ are collinear, and

ii.) for every point $ P$ of $ S$ there are at least $ k$ points of $ S$ equidistant from $ P.$

Prove that:
\[ k < \frac {1}{2} + \sqrt {2 \cdot n}
\]
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orl
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Twan
an hour ago
Gergonne point Harmonic quadrilateral
niwobin   1
N 2 hours ago by on_gale
Triangle ABC has incircle touching the sides at D, E, F as shown.
AD, BE, CF concurrent at Gergonne point G.
BG and CG cuts the incircle at X and Y, respectively.
AG cuts the incircle at K.
Prove: K, X, D, Y form a harmonic quadrilateral. (KX/KY = DX/DY)
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niwobin
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on_gale
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sqing   8
N 2 hours ago by sqing
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Let $ a,b,c>0,abc>1$. Find the minimum value of $ \frac {abc(a+b+c+8)}{abc-1}. $
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sqing
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Interesting inequalities
sqing   3
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Let $ a,b >0 $ and $ a^2-ab+b^2\leq 1 $ . Prove that
$$a^4 +b^4+\frac{a }{b +1}+ \frac{b }{a +1} \leq 3$$$$a^3 +b^3+\frac{a^2}{b^2+1}+ \frac{b^2}{a^2+1} \leq 3$$$$a^4 +b^4-\frac{a}{b+1}-\frac{b}{a+1} \leq 1$$$$a^4+b^4 -\frac{a^2}{b^2+1}- \frac{b^2}{a^2+1}\leq 1$$$$a^3+b^3 -\frac{a^3}{b^3+1}- \frac{b^3}{a^3+1}\leq 1$$
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sqing
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sqing
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Marking vertices in splitted triangle
mathisreal   2
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Let $n$ be a positive integer. Consider a figure of a equilateral triangle of side $n$ and splitted in $n^2$ small equilateral triangles of side $1$. One will mark some of the $1+2+\dots+(n+1)$ vertices of the small triangles, such that for every integer $k\geq 1$, there is not any trapezoid(trapezium), whose the sides are $(1,k,1,k+1)$, with all the vertices marked. Furthermore, there are no small triangle(side $1$) have your three vertices marked. Determine the greatest quantity of marked vertices.
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mathisreal
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sopaconk
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distance of a point from incircle equals to a diameter of incircle
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N 2 hours ago by Captainscrubz
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In the triangle $ABC, I$ is the center of the inscribed circle, point $M$ lies on the side of $BC$, with $\angle BIM = 90^o$. Prove that the distance from point $M$ to line $AB$ is equal to the diameter of the circle inscribed in triangle $ABC$
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parmenides51
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Captainscrubz
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f(a + b) = f(a) + f(b) + f(c) + f(d) in N-{O}, with 2ab = c^2 + d^2
parmenides51   8
N 6 hours ago by TiagoCavalcante
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Determine all functions $f$ from the set of non-negative integers to itself such that $f(a + b) = f(a) + f(b) + f(c) + f(d)$, whenever $a, b, c, d$, are non-negative integers satisfying $2ab = c^2 + d^2$.
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TiagoCavalcante
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Functional Inequality Implies Uniform Sign
peace09   33
N Yesterday at 9:12 PM by ezpotd
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Let $\mathbb{R}$ be the set of real numbers. Let $f:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow\mathbb{R}$ be a function such that \[f(x+y)f(x-y)\geqslant f(x)^2-f(y)^2\]for every $x,y\in\mathbb{R}$. Assume that the inequality is strict for some $x_0,y_0\in\mathbb{R}$.

Prove that either $f(x)\geqslant 0$ for every $x\in\mathbb{R}$ or $f(x)\leqslant 0$ for every $x\in\mathbb{R}$.
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peace09
Jul 17, 2024
ezpotd
Yesterday at 9:12 PM
Labelling edges of Kn
oVlad   1
N Yesterday at 8:41 PM by TopGbulliedU
Source: Romania Junior TST 2025 Day 2 P3
Let $n\geqslant 3$ be an integer. Ion draws a regular $n$-gon and all its diagonals. On every diagonal and edge, Ion writes a positive integer, such that for any triangle formed with the vertices of the $n$-gon, one of the numbers on its edges is the sum of the two other numbers on its edges. Determine the smallest possible number of distinct values that Ion can write.
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oVlad
May 6, 2025
TopGbulliedU
Yesterday at 8:41 PM
Prove perpendicular
shobber   29
N Apr 23, 2025 by zuat.e
Source: APMO 2000
Let $ABC$ be a triangle. Let $M$ and $N$ be the points in which the median and the angle bisector, respectively, at $A$ meet the side $BC$. Let $Q$ and $P$ be the points in which the perpendicular at $N$ to $NA$ meets $MA$ and $BA$, respectively. And $O$ the point in which the perpendicular at $P$ to $BA$ meets $AN$ produced.

Prove that $QO$ is perpendicular to $BC$.
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shobber
Apr 1, 2006
zuat.e
Apr 23, 2025
Prove perpendicular
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Let $ABC$ be a triangle. Let $M$ and $N$ be the points in which the median and the angle bisector, respectively, at $A$ meet the side $BC$. Let $Q$ and $P$ be the points in which the perpendicular at $N$ to $NA$ meets $MA$ and $BA$, respectively. And $O$ the point in which the perpendicular at $P$ to $BA$ meets $AN$ produced.

Prove that $QO$ is perpendicular to $BC$.
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Let the line PN meet the (extended) triangle side CA at R. The cross-ratio of 4 points is preserved in a central projection of the line BC to the line PR, hence,

$\frac{NB}{NC} \cdot \frac{MC}{MB} = \frac{NP}{NR} \cdot \frac{QR}{QP}$

M is the midpoint of BC, N is the midpoint of PR, hence,

$\frac{NB}{NC} = \frac{QR}{QP}$

The angle bisector AN meets the circumcircle of the triangle $\triangle ABC$ at the midpoint K of the arc BC opposite to the vertex A. Since $PR \perp AN, PO \perp AB$, it follows that $\angle OPR = \angle KAB = \angle KAC = \angle KBC$ and the isosceles triangles $\triangle ROP \sim \triangle BKC$ together with the points $Q, N \in RP$ resp. $N, M \in BC$ on their bases are similar. Hence, the angles $\angle NOQ = \angle NKM$ are equal, which means that the lines $OQ \parallel KM$ are parallel and $KM \perp BC$ is the perpendicular bisector of BC.
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mr.danh wrote:
Another solution
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Dear Mathlinkers,
let X be the second point of intersection of AD with the circumcircle of ABC.
The problem can be solved without calculation by considering the circle passing through M, N and X.
Sincerely
Jean-Louis
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Let $PN$ hit $AC$ at $R$. Note that there exists a circle $\omega$ tangent to $AP$ and $AR$. Let $Q'$ be the intersection of $PR$ and the line through $O$ perpendicular to $BC$. $Q'$ lies on the polar of $A$, so $A$ lies on the polar $\ell$ of $Q'$. Let $E$ be the intersection of $PR$ and $\ell$, and let $M'$ be the intersection of $AQ$ and $BC$. Because $E$ lies on the polar of $Q'$, $(P, R; Q', E) = -1$. $\ell$ and $BC$ are both perpendicular to $OQ'$, so they are parallel. Hence, $(P, R; Q', E) = A(P, R; Q', E) = A(B, C; M', \infty) = -1$, i.e., $M'$ and $\infty$ are harmonic conjugates, whence $M' = M$ and $Q' = Q$.
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Another solution:

Let $AN$ and $AM$ cut the circumcirle of $ABC$ with centre $H$ at $F$ and $G$, respectively.
It is obvious that $H, M, F$ are collinear and $HF\perp BC$. Let $HF$ cut the circumcircle again at $D, DG$ cut $BC$ at $K$.
Easy to see that $APOE\sim DBFC$, and since $\angle OAQ =\angle FDK$, line $AQ$ corresponds to $AK, OQ$ corresponds to $FK$.
Thus $\angle NOQ = \angle MFK$, but $\angle MFK = \angle MGK$ (since $MKGF$ is cyclic)$= \angle AFD$.
$\angle NOQ = \angle AFD$, this means that $OQ\parallel FD$, thus $OQ\perp BC$.
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Here's a solution for those that aren't scared of diving into a bit of algebra. It's not an efficient solution at all (NAA's above beats it with a very similar idea), but hey, it works.

Intense Trig Bash
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This is similar to some of the previous solutions, but uses homothety to simplify one step.

Let $D$ be the other intersection point of $AN$ and the circumcircle of $ABC$. Then $DM\perp BC$ by the South Pole Theorem. Let $E$ and $F$ be the points on $AC$ and $BC$ such that $DE\perp AC$ and $DF\perp BC$, respectively. Note that there is a homothety centred at $A$ sending $O$ to $D$, $P$ to $F$ and (since clearly $OR\perp AC$) $R$ to $E$. Since $FME$ is the Simson line of point $D$, it sends the entire segment $PR$ to $FE$, and thus $Q$ to $M$. Now it is clear that $QO\parallel MD$, so $QO\perp BC$.
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I will be using homothety. Extend PN to meet AC at J.Let $O*$ be the second intersection of AO with circumcircle of $ABC$. Consider the homothety centred at $A$ that maps $O$ to $O*$. Drop $OX\perp AB$ and $OY\perp AC$.$P$ maps to $X$ and $J$ maps to $Y$.So $PJ$ maps to $XY$. So, $AM\cap  PJ$ maps to $AM\cap  XY$.Invoking Simpson, easy to see that $X,M,Y$ collinear.So, $Q$ maps to $M$. $OQ\perp BC$ iff $O*M\perp BC$ . But this is trivial. Q.E.D. Please check my solution whether it is correct.
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jayme wrote:
Dear Mathlinkers,
let X be the second point of intersection of AD with the circumcircle of ABC.
The problem can be solved without calculation by considering the circle passing through M, N and X.
Sincerely
Jean-Louis

Can you please elaborate on your method.It seems very nice.
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You can also use Cartesian coordinates with, say, $N=(0,0)$, $A=(-1,0)$, $P=(0,k)$, and $O=(k^2,0)$. Since $AN$ is the angle bisector, it's actually easy to find the equation of $AC$.
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Dynamic points:
We will vary the point $B$ on $AP$ ($A,P,O,N$ will all remain fixed). Let $X=BN\cap QO$ and $X'=BN\cap (ON)$. We have $B\mapsto C\mapsto M \mapsto Q$ is a projective transformation, and so lines $BN$ and $OQ$ each have degree 1, therefore their intersection $X$ has degree 2. Since $(ON)$ is fixed, $X'$ has degree 1. Now to prove $X=X'$ we only must check 4 points for $B$. These four points will be $AB_{\infty}, P, A, K$ where $K\in AB$ with $KN\parallel AC$. For each of these points the result is trivial, thus $X=X'$ and this implies $XO\bot XQ$.
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shobber wrote:
Let $ABC$ be a triangle. Let $M$ and $N$ be the points in which the median and the angle bisector, respectively, at $A$ meet the side $BC$. Let $Q$ and $P$ be the points in which the perpendicular at $N$ to $NA$ meets $MA$ and $BA$, respectively. And $O$ the point in which the perpendicular at $P$ to $BA$ meets $AN$ produced.

Prove that $QO$ is perpendicular to $BC$.
Proof-
Let $R$ denote intersection of $PN$ with $AC$. Let $\omega$ denote circumcircle of triangle $APR$.
Note by symmetry about $AN$ that $O\in\omega$ and is the $A-antipode$. Let $OQ\cap\omega=S,AQ\cap\omega=T$.
Now $H(A,O,P,R)\xRightarrow{\text{Q}}H(T,S,R,P)\xRightarrow{\text{A}}H(AT,AS, AP,AR)\implies H(AS,AM, AB,AC)$ and hence $AS\parallel BC$ and we know $AS\perp OS$
So $OQ\perp BC$
Hence proved.
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Extend $AO$ to meet $(ABC)$ at $L$. Let $D$ be the altitude from $L$ to $AB$, $E$ be the altitude from $L$ to $AC$, and $T$ be the altitude from $O$ to $AC$. Note that by Simson line wrt $\triangle{ABC}$, we have $D, M, E$ collinear, because $LM\perp BC$. Also, it is easy to see $APOT$ is cyclic, so by Simson line wrt $\triangle{APT}$, we have $P, N, T$ collinear; hence, $Q\in PT$. Finally, let $h$ be the homothety about $A$ mapping $L$ to $O$. Because $PO||LD, OT||LE$, we have that $h(D)=P$ and $h(E)=T$; hence, $h(M)$ lies on both $AM$ and $PT$, so $h(M)=Q$. Thus, by similar triangles we see $QO||ML$, meaning that $QO\perp BC$, as desired.
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Here is my solution:

Let the perpendicular from $O$ to $BC$ meet $PR$ at $Q'$. We wish to show $Q'=Q$.
Let the parallel through $Q'$ to $BC$ meet $AB$ and $AC$ at $S$ and $T$, respectively.
Then since $OQ' \perp TS$, and $\angle OPA=\angle ORA=90$, both $PSQ'O$ and $RTOQ'$ are cyclic.
Then $\angle Q'OS= \angle Q'PS = \angle Q'PA = \angle Q'RA = \angle Q'OT$.
Thus, since $Q'O \perp ST, Q'S=Q'T$, in which case $Q'$ is on the median from $A$ and $Q'=Q$.
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Redefine $Q$ as $T$, let $Q = PN \cap AC,$ note that $OQ \perp AC$. now let $X$ be arc midpoint of $BC$, and let $E$ and $F$ be the foot of altitude from $X$ to $AB$ and $AC$. Now by simson line we know that $EMF$ is collinear and $EMF \parallel PQ,$ so there's a homothety now at A sending $P \to E, Q \to F, T \to M, O \to X$ implying the desired result.
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Oops it looks like I missed the homothety, and kinda rederived homothety?

Let $D$ be the arc midpoint of $BC$. Let the foot from $D$ to $AB$ be $X$, and the foot to $AC$ be $Y$. Let $R=XY\cap AN$.

Then, by Simson's theorem $XMY$ are collinear, call this line $L_1$. We will attempt to show that $L_1\parallel PNQ$. It suffices to note that
\[\angle ARX = 180 - \angle XAR - \angle AXR = 180-\angle DAC-\angle BXM = 180-\angle DBM - \angle BDM = 90\]Thus, $AR\perp XY$, but since we also have $AR\perp PNQ$, then $XY\parallel PNQ$.

Thus, we may now create a series of ratios since $PQ\parallel XM$
\[\frac{AQ}{AM}=\frac{AP}{AX}=\frac{AO}{AD}\]Thus, by SAS-ratio similarity, we have $\triangle AQO\sim \triangle AMD$. Thus, $QO\parallel MD$ and since $MD\perp BC$, we clearly have $QO\perp BC$ and we are done.
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Let $\ell \equiv \overline{PQ}$ and $R = \ell \cap \overline{AC}$. Loot at the isosceles $\triangle APR$ (with $AP = AR$). By symmetry we have $\overline{OR} \perp \overline{AC}$. Let $O' = \overline{AO} \cap \odot(ABC)$ and $\ell'$ be the Simson line of $O'$ wrt $\triangle ABC$ ; $\ell'$ intersect $\overline{AB},\overline{AC}$ at $P',R'$, respectively. As $\overline{O'M} \perp \overline{BC}$ so $M \in \ell$.
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pair A=dir(145),B=dir(-150),C=dir(-30),M=1/2*(B+C),Op=dir(-90),Pp=foot(Op,A,B),Rp=foot(Op,A,C),N=extension(A,Op,B,C),P=extension(A,B,N,N+M-Rp),R=extension(N,P,A,C),Q=extension(N,P,A,M),O=extension(Q,foot(Q,B,C),A,N);
draw(circumcircle(A,B,C),red);
dot("$A$",A,dir(A));
dot("$B$",B,dir(B));
dot("$C$",C,dir(C));
dot("$M$",M,dir(-60));
dot("$O'$",Op,dir(Op));
dot("$P'$",Pp,dir(Pp));
dot("$R'$",Rp,dir(-90));
dot("$N$",N,dir(N));
dot("$R$",R,dir(90));
dot("$P$",P,dir(-170));
dot("$Q$",Q,dir(90));
dot("$O$",O,dir(-140));
draw(Pp--A--C--B^^Op--A--M,red);
draw(P--O--R^^Q--O,blue);
draw(Pp--Op--Rp^^Op--M,blue);
draw(P--R^^Pp--Rp,green);
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Consider the homothety $\mathbb H$ at $A$ sending $O \to O'$. Note $\mathbb H(P) = P'$ and $\mathbb H (Q) = Q'$ as $\overline{OP} \parallel \overline{O'P'}$ and $\overline{OR} \parallel \overline{O'R'}$. Thus $\mathbb H(\ell) = \ell'$. It follows $\mathbb H(Q) = M$ as $$\mathbb H (Q) = \mathbb H ( \ell \cap \overline{AM}) = \mathbb H(\ell) \cap \mathbb H(\overline{AM}) = \ell' \cap \overline{AM} = M$$Now since $\overline{O'M} \perp \overline{BC}$ and $\overline{OQ} \parallel \overline{O'M}$. Hence $\overline{OQ} \perp \overline{BC}$, as desired. $\blacksquare$
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for storage
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Highly recommended if you are in such a desperate situation
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lifeismathematics
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one of the finest use of phantom points!

consider $PN \cap AC=R$ and perpendicular to $BC$ from $O$ to hit $BC$ at $X$ such that $OX \cap PR=Q'$ and $AQ' \cap BC=M'$
Join $OR$ and $OC$ for later use.

now beforehand solving this problem we propose a lemma:

Lemma:- In a triangle $ABC$ denote $AX$ to be a cevian, s.t. $\angle{BAX}=\alpha$ and $\angle{XAC}=\beta$ then $\frac{BX}{XC}=\frac{AB}{AC}\cdot \frac{\sin{\alpha}}{\sin{\beta}}$

Proof:- denote $\angle{AXB}=\theta$ then from sine rule we get $\frac{BX}{\sin{\alpha}}=\frac{AB}{\sin{\theta}}$ and $\frac{CX}{\sin{\beta}}=\frac{AC}{\sin{\theta}}$ , dividing these we get $\frac{BX}{CX}=\frac{AB}{AC}\cdot \frac{\sin{\alpha}}{\sin{\beta}}$ $\square$

mark $\angle{BAQ'}=x$ and $\angle{Q'AR}=y$

now we notice that since $AN$ is angle bisector and $AN\perp PR$ we get $\triangle{APN}\cong \triangle{ARN}$ hence we get :

$\angle{APN}=\angle{ARN}$ and hence $\angle{OPN}=90-\angle{APN}$ and as $N$ is mid-point of $PR$ we get $\triangle{OPN} \cong \triangle{ORN}$, giving us $\angle{ORN}=90-\angle{APN}$

hence we get $OR \perp AC$ and therefore points $C,R,X,O$ are concyclic which gives $\angle{XOR}=C$

also points $B,P,O,X$ are concyclic which gives us $\angle{XOP}=B$

from Lemma we get $\frac{PQ'}{Q'R}=\frac{AP}{AR}\cdot \frac{\sin{x}}{\sin{y}}$ and since $AP=AR$ we get $\frac{PQ'}{Q'R}=\frac{\sin{x}}{\sin{y}}$

also similarly we have in $\triangle{POR}$ applying Lemma we get $\frac{PQ'}{Q'R}=\frac{OP}{OR}\cdot \frac{\sin{B}}{\sin{C}}$ and since $OP=OR$ we get $\frac{\sin{x}}{\sin{y}}=\frac{\sin{B}}{\sin{C}}$

and now we again apply Lemma in $\triangle{ABC}$ we get$ \frac{AM'}{M'C}=\frac{AB}{AC}\cdot \frac{\sin{x}}{\sin{y}}=\frac{AB}{AC}\frac{\sin{B}}{\sin{C}}=\frac{2R}{2R}=1$ hence we get $AM'=M'C$ and hence $M'$ is midpoint of $BC$ which gives $AM'$ to be the median of $\triangle{ABC}$ and hence the problem statement follows as $M=M'$ and $Q=Q'$ $\blacksquare$
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Solved with a hint to construct DE//BC

The circle centered at O through P is tangent to AB,AC, since it lies on the angle bisector. Let DE be the unique line //BC with DE tangent to this circle, with R the foot from O onto AD; since PR perp. NO (look at kite APOR, PR diagonal) along with the well known fact that AM (median in ADE), the line perp. to DE through O are concurrent, this finishes because Q is indeed the concurrence point. $\blacksquare$
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wait what

Let $L$ be the midpoint of arc $BAC$ and let $K$ be the midpoint of arc $BC$.

Notice that $ANML$ is cyclic so we get $APQO\sim LCNK$.

This means
\[\measuredangle(OQ,KN)=\measuredangle(PQ,CN)\implies \measuredangle QOK=\measuredangle CNP.\]
Subtract $\measuredangle BNA$:
\[\measuredangle(OQ,BC)=\measuredangle(OQ,KN)-\measuredangle(KN,BC)=\measuredangle QOK-\measuredangle BNA\]\[\measuredangle QOK-\measuredangle BNA=\measuredangle CNP-\measuredangle BNA=\measuredangle BNP-\measuredangle BNA=90^{\circ}\]done!
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we can also solve as follows:

Let $R$ be on $(APQ)$ where $AR\parallel BC$. Let $T=PN\cap AC$.
\[-1=(\infty_{BC},M;B,C)\stackrel{A}{=}(R,AQ\cap (APO);P,T)\]so $\frac{RP}{RT}=\frac{QP}{QT}$ and $\overline{RQO}$ bisects $\angle PRT$.
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Let $AN \cap (ABC) = E$. By Simson, the line connecting the projections from $E$ to $AB$ and $AC$ passes through $M$. Hence the homothety at $A$ sending this line to $PN$ and $E$ to $O$ also sends $M$ to $N$. Thus
\[QO \parallel ME \perp BC. \quad \blacksquare\]
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Required Theorems
Let $D$ be the circumcenter of $\Delta ABC$. Let $E$ be the concurrency point of $DM$, $AN$ and $(ABC)$. $F$ and $G$ are the perpendicular foot from $E$ to $AB$ and $AC$ respectively. $H$ is the intersection of $FG$ and $AE$. Let $\frac{\angle A}{2}=\alpha$.
Diagram
By Simson line theorem, we know that $F,M,G$ are collinear.
As, $\angle FAE=\angle EAG$, $\triangle AFE\cong\triangle AEG\implies AF=AG$. Thus, $AE\perp FG\implies PQ\parallel FM$. Also, $OP\parallel FE$.
Therefore, $\triangle OPQ$ and $\triangle EFM$ are homothetic with center $A$, which implies $QO\parallel ME$. But $ME\perp BC$. So, $QO\perp BC$ as desired. And we are done.
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Let $X$ be the midpoint of minor arc $BC$ in $(ABC)$. Denote the feet of the altitudes from $X$ to $\overline{AB}$ and $\overline{AC}$ as points $R$ and $S$, respectively. Then, $\overline{RMS}$ is a Simson line of $X$ with respect to $\triangle ABC$. Also, note that $XR=XS$ because $\overline{AX}$ is an angle bisector. Therefore, $\overline{AX} \perp \overline{RS}$.

Because $\overline{PQ} \perp \overline{AX}$, we have $\overline{PQ} \parallel \overline{RS}$, which implies that there exists a homothety centered at $A$ mapping $APOQ$ to $ARXM$. This readily implies the desired conclusion as $\overline{OQ} \parallel \overline{XM}$. $\blacksquare$
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We prove the generalised version for any $N$ in the angles bisector rather than only $N\in BC$.

Claim: Let $N'$ be the point on the angle bisector such that if you apply to it the problem's statement (instead of to $N$), then $P'-N'-M$ are collinear. Then, $O'\equiv L$, which is the midpoint of the smaller arc $BC$
Proof: Consider $(ABCL)$ and draw perpendiculars from $L$ to $AB,AC$ to get $P',Q'$, respectively. The $L$-Simson line ensures that $P'-M-Q'$ are collinear.

Now, for any point $N$ on the angle bisector, draw the parallel to $PQ$ which intersects passes through $M$ and through $P'$ on $AB$ and consider the homothety $X_A$, centered at $A$, which maps $Q$ to $M$.
Clearly: $X_A:P\mapsto P'$ and as $P'L\parallel PO$, $X_A:O\mapsto L$, hence \[X_A:QO\mapsto ML\]as desired.
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