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k a April Highlights and 2025 AoPS Online Class Information
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k i Adding contests to the Contest Collections
dcouchman   1
N Apr 5, 2023 by v_Enhance
Want to help AoPS remain a valuable Olympiad resource? Help us add contests to AoPS's Contest Collections.

Find instructions and a list of contests to add here: https://artofproblemsolving.com/community/c40244h1064480_contests_to_add
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dcouchman
Sep 9, 2019
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k i Zero tolerance
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.
But please follow the following guideline:


To make it short: ALWAYS USE YOUR COMMON SENSE IF POSTING!
If you don't have common sense, don't post.


More specifically:

For new threads:


a) Good, meaningful title:
The title has to say what the problem is about in best way possible.
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:
- "Hard"/"Medium"/"Easy" (if you find it so cool how hard/easy it is, tell it in the post and use a title that tells us the problem)
- "Number Theory" (hey guy, guess why this forum's named that way¿ and is it the only such problem on earth¿)
- "Fibonacci" (there are millions of Fibonacci problems out there, all posted and named the same...)
- "Chinese TST 2003" (does this say anything about the problem¿)
Good titles:
- "On divisors of a³+2b³+4c³-6abc"
- "Number of solutions to x²+y²=6z²"
- "Fibonacci numbers are never squares"


b) Use search function:
Before posting a "new" problem spend at least two, better five, minutes to look if this problem was posted before. If it was, don't repost it. If you have anything important to say on topic, post it in one of the older threads.
If the thread is locked cause of this, use search function.

Update (by Amir Hossein). The best way to search for two keywords in AoPS is to input
[code]+"first keyword" +"second keyword"[/code]
so that any post containing both strings "first word" and "second form".


c) Good problem statement:
Some recent really bad post was:
[quote]$lim_{n\to 1}^{+\infty}\frac{1}{n}-lnn$[/quote]
It contains no question and no answer.
If you do this, too, you are on the best way to get your thread deleted. Write everything clearly, define where your variables come from (and define the "natural" numbers if used). Additionally read your post at least twice before submitting. After you sent it, read it again and use the Edit-Button if necessary to correct errors.


For answers to already existing threads:


d) Of any interest and with content:
Don't post things that are more trivial than completely obvious. For example, if the question is to solve $x^{3}+y^{3}=z^{3}$, do not answer with "$x=y=z=0$ is a solution" only. Either you post any kind of proof or at least something unexpected (like "$x=1337, y=481, z=42$ is the smallest solution). Someone that does not see that $x=y=z=0$ is a solution of the above without your post is completely wrong here, this is an IMO-level forum.
Similar, posting "I have solved this problem" but not posting anything else is not welcome; it even looks that you just want to show off what a genius you are.

e) Well written and checked answers:
Like c) for new threads, check your solutions at least twice for mistakes. And after sending, read it again and use the Edit-Button if necessary to correct errors.



To repeat it: ALWAYS USE YOUR COMMON SENSE IF POSTING!


Everything definitely out of range of common sense will be locked or deleted (exept for new users having less than about 42 posts, they are newbies and need/get some time to learn).

The above rules will be applied from next monday (5. march of 2007).
Feel free to discuss on this here.
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ZetaX
Feb 27, 2007
NoDealsHere
May 4, 2019
Convex lattice polygon
Oksutok   2
N 11 minutes ago by Oksutok
Let $f(n)$ be the maximal number of the vertices of a convex lattice polygon with exactly $n$ lattice points in the interior. Show that:
a) $f(n) \le 2n$ for $n \ge 3$
b)$f(n)<Cn^{1/3}$ for some constant $C \in \mathbb{R}_{>0}$.
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Oksutok
Sep 29, 2024
Oksutok
11 minutes ago
inquequality
ngocthi0101   11
N 11 minutes ago by sqing
let $a,b,c > 0$ prove that
$\frac{a}{b} + \sqrt {\frac{b}{c}}  + \sqrt[3]{{\frac{c}{a}}} > \frac{5}{2}$
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ngocthi0101
Sep 26, 2014
sqing
11 minutes ago
Uhhhhhhhhhh
sealight2107   2
N 14 minutes ago by Primeniyazidayi
Let $x,y,z$ be reals such that $0<x,y,z<\frac{1}{2}$ and $x+y+z=1$.Prove that:
$4(\frac{1}{x}+\frac{1}{y}+\frac{1}{z}) - \frac{1}{xyz} >8$
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sealight2107
4 hours ago
Primeniyazidayi
14 minutes ago
Problem 4
blug   3
N 23 minutes ago by math90
Source: Polish Math Olympiad 2025 Finals P4
A positive integer $n\geq 2$ and a set $S$ consisting of $2n$ disting positive integers smaller than $n^2$ are given. Prove that there exists a positive integer $r\in \{1, 2, ..., n\}$ that can be written in the form $r=a-b$, for $a, b\in \mathbb{S}$ in at least $3$ different ways.
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blug
Yesterday at 11:59 AM
math90
23 minutes ago
inequality
pennypc123456789   3
N 24 minutes ago by sqing
Let \( x, y \) be positive real numbers satisfying \( x + y = 2 \). Prove that

\[
3(x^{\frac{2}{3}} + y^{\frac{2}{3}}) \geq 4 + 2x^{\frac{1}{3}}y^{\frac{1}{3}}.
\]
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pennypc123456789
Mar 24, 2025
sqing
24 minutes ago
Inspired by pennypc123456789
sqing   1
N an hour ago by sqing
Source: Own
Let $x, y$ be real numbers such that $|x| , |y| \le 1$. Prove that
$$ 2 \le (x^2 + 1)(y^2 + 1) + 4(x - 1)(y - 1) \le 20$$Let $x, y$ be real numbers such that $|x+y| \le 1$. Prove that
$$ 2 \le (x^2 + 1)(y^2 + 1) + 4(x - 1)(y - 1) \le \frac{169}{16}$$
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sqing
an hour ago
sqing
an hour ago
PoP+Parallel
Solilin   4
N an hour ago by aidenkim119
Source: Titu Andreescu, Lemmas in Olympiad Geometry
Let ABC be a triangle and let D, E, F be the feet of the altitudes, with D on BC, E on CA, and F on AB. Let the parallel through D to EF meet AB at X and AC at Y. Let T be the intersection of EF with BC and let M be the midpoint of side BC. Prove that the points T, M, X, Y are concyclic.
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Solilin
Today at 6:10 AM
aidenkim119
an hour ago
square root problem that involves geometry
kjhgyuio   6
N an hour ago by Primeniyazidayi
If x is a nonnegative real number , find the minimum value of √x^2+4 + √x^2 -24x +153

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kjhgyuio
Today at 3:56 AM
Primeniyazidayi
an hour ago
Summing the GCD of a number and the divisors of another.
EmersonSoriano   1
N an hour ago by alexheinis
Source: 2018 Peru Cono Sur TST P8
For each pair of positive integers $m$ and $n$, we define $f_m(n)$ as follows:
$$ f_m(n) = \gcd(n, d_1) + \gcd(n, d_2) + \cdots + \gcd(n, d_k), $$where $1 = d_1 < d_2 < \cdots < d_k = m$ are all the positive divisors of $m$. For example,
$f_4(6) = \gcd(6,1) + \gcd(6,2) + \gcd(6,4) = 5$.

$a)\:$ Find all positive integers $n$ such that $f_{2017}(n) = f_n(2017)$.

$b)\:$ Find all positive integers $n$ such that $f_6(n) = f_n(6)$.
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EmersonSoriano
Apr 2, 2025
alexheinis
an hour ago
a hard geometry problen
Tuguldur   1
N an hour ago by whwlqkd
Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral. Suppose that the circles with diameters $AB$ and $CD$ intersect at points $X$ and $Y$. Let $P=AC\cap BD$ and $Q=AD\cap BC$. Prove that the points $P$, $Q$, $X$ and $Y$ are concyclic.
( $AB$ and $CD$ are not the diagnols)
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Tuguldur
Yesterday at 3:56 PM
whwlqkd
an hour ago
Problem 6
blug   1
N 3 hours ago by atdaotlohbh
Source: Polish Math Olympiad 2025 Finals P6
A strictly decreasing function $f:(0, \infty)\Rightarrow (0, \infty)$ attaining all positive values and positive numbers $a_1\ne b_1$ are given. Numbers $a_2, b_2, a_3, b_3, ...$ satisfy
$$a_{n+1}=a_n+f(b_n),\;\;\;\;\;\;\;b_{n+1}=b_n+f(a_n)$$for every $n\geq 1$. Prove that there exists a positive integer $n$ satisfying $|a_n-b_n| >2025$.
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blug
Yesterday at 12:17 PM
atdaotlohbh
3 hours ago
Regarding Maaths olympiad prepration
omega2007   13
N 3 hours ago by omega2007
<Hey Everyone'>
I'm 10 grader student and Im starting prepration for maths olympiad..>>> From scratch (not 2+2=4 )

Do you haves compiled resources of Handouts,
PDF,
Links,
List of books topic wise

which are shared on AOPS (and from your perspective) for maths olympiad and any useful thing, which will help me in boosting Maths olympiad prepration.
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omega2007
Yesterday at 3:13 PM
omega2007
3 hours ago
D1010 : How it is possible ?
Dattier   16
N 3 hours ago by Dattier
Source: les dattes à Dattier
Is it true that$$\forall n \in \mathbb N^*, (24^n \times B \mod A) \mod 2 = 0 $$?

A=1728400904217815186787639216753921417860004366580219212750904
024377969478249664644267971025952530803647043121025959018172048
336953969062151534282052863307398281681465366665810775710867856
720572225880311472925624694183944650261079955759251769111321319
421445397848518597584590900951222557860592579005088853698315463
815905425095325508106272375728975

B=2275643401548081847207782760491442295266487354750527085289354
965376765188468052271190172787064418854789322484305145310707614
546573398182642923893780527037224143380886260467760991228567577
953725945090125797351518670892779468968705801340068681556238850
340398780828104506916965606659768601942798676554332768254089685
307970609932846902
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1 viewing
Dattier
Mar 10, 2025
Dattier
3 hours ago
Problem 3
blug   1
N 4 hours ago by atdaotlohbh
Source: Polish Math Olympiad 2025 Finals P3
Positive integer $k$ and $k$ colors are given. We will say that a set of $2k$ points on a plane is $colorful$, if it contains exactly 2 points of each color and if lines connecting every two points of the same color are pairwise distinct. Find, in terms of $k$ the least integer $n\geq 2$ such that: in every set of $nk$ points of a plane, no three of which are collinear, consisting of $n$ points of every color there exists a $colorful$ subset.
1 reply
blug
Yesterday at 11:55 AM
atdaotlohbh
4 hours ago
Sharygin CR P20
TheDarkPrince   37
N Mar 29, 2025 by E50
Source: Sharygin 2018
Let the incircle of a nonisosceles triangle $ABC$ touch $AB$, $AC$ and $BC$ at points $D$, $E$ and $F$ respectively. The corresponding excircle touches the side $BC$ at point $N$. Let $T$ be the common point of $AN$ and the incircle, closest to $N$, and $K$ be the common point of $DE$ and $FT$. Prove that $AK||BC$.
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TheDarkPrince
Apr 4, 2018
E50
Mar 29, 2025
Sharygin CR P20
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Source: Sharygin 2018
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TheDarkPrince
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Let the incircle of a nonisosceles triangle $ABC$ touch $AB$, $AC$ and $BC$ at points $D$, $E$ and $F$ respectively. The corresponding excircle touches the side $BC$ at point $N$. Let $T$ be the common point of $AN$ and the incircle, closest to $N$, and $K$ be the common point of $DE$ and $FT$. Prove that $AK||BC$.
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Vrangr
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$\omega$ be the incircle of $\triangle ABC$.
Let $T' = AT\cap \omega\ (\neq T)$, it's well-known that $T'$ is the point diametrically opposite $D$ w.r.t. $\omega$. Therefore, $\angle ATD$ is $90^{\circ}$.

Now consider the radical axes of $\odot ADT$, $\odot AEFI$ and $\omega$.
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Reason: Angle typo
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Let $\ell$ be the line through $A$ parallel to $BC$ it is well known that $\ell$ is the polar of midpoint of $DE$ and also this midpoint lies on $A-$ median then the rest is trivial
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WizardMath
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Sharygin 2013 along with the fact that the antipode of the incircle touch point lies on the Nagel cevian.
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Vrangr
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Vrangr wrote:
$\omega$ be the incircle of $\triangle ABC$.
Let $T' = AT\cap \omega\ (\neq T)$, it's well-known that $T'$ is the point diametrically opposite $D$ w.r.t. $\omega$. Therefore, $\angle ATD$ is $90^{\circ}$.

Now consider the radical axes of $\odot ADT$, $\odot AEFI$ and $\omega$.

Expanding upon my previous sketch.

$\measuredangle$ refers to directed angles.

Let $I$ be the incentre and $\omega$ be the incircle of $\triangle ABC$.
[asy]
import geometry; import olympiad;
unitsize(4cm);pair A = dir(135), B = dir(210), C = -1/B;
pair I = incenter(A, B, C);
pair D = foot(I, B, C), E = foot(I, C, A), F = foot(I, A, B);
pair T_ = 2I - D, N = B + C - D, T = intersectionpoints(incircle(A,B,C), A -- N)[1];
pair K = extension(E, F, D, T);
pair L = extension(D, I, A, K);

draw(circumcircle(A,E,F)^^circumcircle(D, T, A), linetype("0 2")); draw(D--L, linetype("2 4"));
draw(A--B--C--cycle); draw(incircle(A,B,C)); draw(A--N); draw(D--K--F); draw(A--K, dashed);
draw(rightanglemark(A, L, D, 1.5)^^rightanglemark(I, D, B, 1.5));
draw(rightanglemark(A, F, I, 1.5)^^rightanglemark(A, E, I, 1.5));
draw(rightanglemark(A, T, D, 1.5));
draw(I--F^^I--E, linetype("2 5"));
dot(A); dot(B); dot(C); dot(D); dot(E); dot(F); dot(T); dot(T_); dot(N); dot(K); dot(I); dot(L);
label("A", A, dir(90));
label("B", B, dir(-90));
label("C", C, dir(-90));
label("D", D, dir(-90));
label("E", E, dir(90));
label("F", F, -dir(30));
label("K", K, dir(90));
label("T$'$", T_, dir(-135));
label("T", T, dir(-7));
label("I", I, dir(-45));
label("N", N, dir(-90));
label("L", L, dir(90));[/asy]
Claim 1
Claim 2
Claim 3
And one more thing
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Lemma:
Main problem
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sbealing
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Let $F'$ be the point diametrically opposite $F$ in the incircle and let $X=FI \cap DE$. $K'$ be the intersection of $DE$ and the line through $A$ parallel to $BC$. Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$. As above $A,F,T,N$ colinear.

It's well-known $X$ lies on the $A$-median so:
$$-1=(\infty_{BC},M;C,B) \stackrel{A}{=} (K',X;E,F)$$Also:
$$-1=(T,F';E,F) \stackrel{F}{=}(K,X;E,F)$$So $K=K'$ as desired.
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Let AN intersect the incircle in F' and T and let FF' intersect DE at P ..
it is wellknown that FF' is a diameter in the incircle and AP is median in ABC .
we have $(D,E;F',T)=-1$ so $(D,E;P,K)=-1$ and project from A we get thd desired result.
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Synthetic_Potato
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I solved this in my sleep :D

My Solution:
We will prove that the line parallel to $BC$ through $A$, $FT$ and $DE$ are concurrent.

Let $I$ be the incenter of $ABC$. It is a well known result that $AN, FI$ meet on the incircle at the antipode of $F$. Let the antipode of $F$ on the incircle be $F'$. Then we can say $A,T,F'$ are collinear. Now, let $FF'$ meet the line parallel to $BC$ at $X$. As $IF \perp BC$, we get $\angle FXA=\angle IXA=90^\circ (\spadesuit)$. Now see that as $FF'$ is a diameter, $\angle FTA =90^\circ$. So, $FTXA$ is cyclic from $(\spadesuit)$. Note that $\angle IDA = \angle IEA = \angle IXA = 90^\circ$ from $(\spadesuit)$. So, $DEAX$ is cyclic and $I$ also lies on this circle. Now, Applying Radical Axis theorem on circles $DETF, AXTF, AXDE$, we get $AX, DE, FT$ are concurrent. Hence $K$ lies on $AX$, so $AK\parallel BC$.

$\blacksquare$.
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neel02
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Too easy for Sharygin !
Just note that , if $G$ is diametrically op. to $F$ then $DEGT$ is a harmonic quad. Since $A,G,T,N$ collinear
So projecting by $F$ we have $(D,E;X,K)=-1$ .Where $X$ is the intersection pt. of $DE$ & $A-median$ .
Again projecting by $A$ we have $AK,AM,AB,AC$ are harmonic pencils ! where $M$ is the intersection pt of $A-median$ & $BC$ . Since $M$ is the midpoint of $BC$ so $AK$ is parallel to $BC$ :)
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Here's the solution that I submitted during the actual exam.
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Here is my solution for this problem
Solution
Let $G$, $P$ be second intersections of $AN$, $AF$ with the incircle of $\triangle$ $ABC$, respectively; $Q$ $\equiv$ $FG$ $\cap$ $DE$
It's easy to see that: $AN$ $\perp$ $FK$ at $T$
Since: $DFEP$, $DTEG$ are harmonic quadrilaterals, we have: $\dfrac{FD}{FE}$ = $\dfrac{PD}{PE}$, $\dfrac{TD}{TE}$ = $\dfrac{GD}{GE}$
So: $\dfrac{KD}{KE}$ = $\dfrac{FD}{FE}$ . $\dfrac{TD}{TE}$ = $\dfrac{FD}{FE}$ . $\dfrac{TD}{TE}$ = $\dfrac{PD}{PE}$ . $\dfrac{GD}{GE}$ or $K$, $G$, $P$ are collinear
But: $GP$ $\perp$ $AF$ then: $G$ is orthocenter of $\triangle$ $AFK$ or $FG$ $\perp$ $AK$
Combine with: $FG$ $\perp$ $BC$, we have: $AK$ $\parallel$ $BC$
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The hardest part of the problem is dealing with the strange point labels.

Let $\overline{AT}$ meet the incircle again at a point $L$, and suppose that $\overline{DE}$ and $\overline{AM}$ meet at a point $X$. Let $Y$ be the intersection of lines $AK$ and $BC$, possibly at infinity. It is well-known that $\overline{FIXL}$ is collinear, so $-1 = (DE;LT) \stackrel{F}{=} (DE;FK) \stackrel{A}{=} (BC;MY)$, so $\overline{AK} \parallel \overline{BC}$, as desired.
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Let $L = \overline{ET} \cap \overline{DF}$. Pascal on $FFTEED$ $\implies$ $\overline{LAK}$ collinear. Since $TD$ is a diameter, $T$ is the orthocenter of $\triangle DKL$. So, $\overline{TD} \perp \overline{AK}$, as desired.
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Relabel the points such that the incircle touches $BC, CA, AB$ at $D, E, F$ respectively.

Let $l$ be the line through $A$ parallel to $BC$, $D'$ be the antipode of $D$ wrt the incircle, and $N = l \cap DD'$. The desired conclusion is equivalent to showing $l$, $EF$, and $DG$ are concurrent.

The angle condition implies $AG$ passes through $D'$. It's also easy to see $l \perp DD'$ by parallel lines.

Claim: $ANEIF$ and $ANGD$ are cyclic.

Proof. Because $N, D', I, D$ are collinear, $$\angle AND = \angle ANI = 90^{\circ} =  \angle AFI = \angle AEI$$proving the first claim.

Observe $\angle AGD = \angle AND = 90^{\circ}$ which proves our second claim. $\square$

Now, it follows that $AN = l$, $EF$, and $DG$ are concurrent the Radical Center of $(ANEIF)$, $(ANGD)$, and $(DGEF)$. $\blacksquare$


Note: If the centers of the $3$ circles are collinear, then the $3$ lines concur at infinity. Also, I should've used projective... lol.
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Let $K = \overline{AP_\infty} \cap \overline{DE}$ be a point such that $\overline{AK} \parallel \overline{BC}$. EGMO 9.49 from Sharygin 2013 establishes that $\overline{AM}$ is the polar of $K$ with respect to the incircle, where $M$ is the midpoint of $BC$. But now, $$-1 = (FN; MP_\infty) \stackrel A= (F, T; \overline{AM} \cap \overline{FT}, \overline{AP_\infty} \cap \overline{FT}),$$so $\overline{AM} \cap \overline{FT}$ lies on the polar of $\overline{FT} \cap \overline{AP_\infty}$. But $K$ also lies on the polar by La Hire's, and since the polar is a line, such $K$ is unique. From here $\overline{AP_\infty} \cap \overline{FT}=K$ so we are done.
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Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$.It is well known that $FT$ is the polar of $M$.By La Hire ,$AM$ is the polar of $K$.Now,it is well known that $FI,AM,DE$ concur ,at $Q$.By La Hire,$AK$ is the polar of $Q$.Now $IQ \perp AK, IF \perp BC$,so done.
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Let $F'$ be the antipode of $F,$ let $M$ be the midpoint of $\overline{BC},$ and let $Y=\overline{AM}\cap\overline{DE}.$ It is well-known that $Y\in\overline{FF'}.$ Notice $$-1=(DE;F'T)\stackrel{F}=(DE;YK)\stackrel{A}=(BC;M,\overline{AK}\cap\overline{BC}),$$so $\overline{AK}\cap\overline{BC}$ is the point at infinity along $\overline{BC}.$ $\square$
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$M$ is the pole of $DT$ wrt. the incircle by symmetry. $A$ is the pole of $EF$, and thus $K$ is the pole of $AM$. Now $P_{\infty}$, the point at infinity of line $BC$ is the pole of $DI$, and since $EF$, $AM$ and $DI$ concur, by the polar transformation, it's poles are colineal, which implies the problem.
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Let $FI \cap DE=G$ then its known that if u let $M$ the midpoint of $BC$ then $A,G,M$ are colinear, now taking polars w.r.t. $\omega$ we have that this is $\mathcal P_A, \mathcal P_G, \mathcal P_M$ concurrent and that means $DE,FT$ and the line through $A$ parallel to $BC$ concurrent thus we are done :D
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solution
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Alright, finally back from hospital after 6 straight days T__T Let's get back to work... Also woahhh!! This is so similar to the Sharygin 2023 P22. :no_mouth:

https://i.imgur.com/85yviDu.png

Firstly, let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$, $P=AM\cap DE$ and $Q=AM\cap FT$. Also $\ell$ denote the line through $A$ parallel to $BC$. Now it is well known that $M$ is also the midpoint of $FN$. Also from the Diameter of the Incircle Lemma, we have that $\angle FTN=90^\circ$ which along with the fact that $M$ is the midpoint of $FN$ we have that $MF=MT$ and as $MF$ is tangent to the incircle, we have that $MT$ is tangent to the incircle.

Now $-1=(F,N;M,\infty_{BC})\overset{A}{=}(F,T;Q,FT\cap\ell)$ and $-1=(B,C;M,\infty_{BC})\overset{A}{=}(D,E;P,DE\cap\ell)$. Now firstly note that the polar of $A$ w.r.t. the incircle is the line $DE$ so $DE\cap\ell$ lies on the polar of $A$ w.r.t. the incircle and by La Hire's Theorem, we thus have that $A$ lies on the polar of $DE\cap\ell$ and also as $(D,E;P,DE\cap\ell)=-1$, we also have that $P$ also lies on the polar of $DE\cap\ell$ and thus the line $AP$ becomes that polar of $DE\cap\ell$. Now using a similar logic, we see that the polar of $FT\cap\ell$ is the line $MQ\equiv AP$. Now two points have the same polar means that both the points are identical and we thus have that $K=\ell\cap DE\cap FT$ and we are done.
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Relabel points so that $D$ is the $\overline{BC}$-intouch point, etc. Here are two solutions.

Solution 1: Let $P$ be the $D$-antipode with respect to the incircle and $Q$ the point on $\overline{DP}$ such that $\overline{AQ} \parallel \overline{BC}$. It is well-known that $A,P,T,N$ are collinear, so $AEFIQ$ and $AQTD$ can easily be seen to be cyclic, and by radical center on the incircle, $(AEFIQ)$, and $(AQTD)$, we find that $\overline{EF}$, $\overline{DT}$, and $\overline{AQ}$ concur, hence $K$ lies on $\overline{AQ}$. $\blacksquare$

Solution 2: Define $P$ as before and let $X=\overline{EF} \cap \overline{DP}$. Since $\overline{TP}$ passes through $A$,
$$-1=(F,E;T,P)\stackrel{D}{=}(F,E;K,X)\stackrel{A}{=}(B,C;\overline{AX} \cap \overline{BC},\overline{AK} \cap \overline{BC}).$$It is well-known that $\overline{AX} \cap \overline{BC}$ is just the midpoint of $\overline{BC}$, so $\overline{AK} \cap \overline{BC}=P_{\infty \overline{BC}}$ which implies the desired result. $\blacksquare$
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Let $I$ be the incenter of $\triangle ABC$, $X = \overline{AM} \cap \overline{DE},$ and $Y$ be the second intersection of $\overline{AN}$ and the incircle. Then from EGMO chapter 4, we know that $A$, $I$, $X$, and $Y$ are collinear.

Claim: $AM$ is the polar of $K$ wrt the incircle

Proof: Since $DE$ is the polar of $A$, by La Hire's we find that $A$ lies on the polar of $K$. However, by taking a homothety at $A$, we see that $Y$ is the $F$-antipode wrt the incircle, so $\overline{YN} \perp \overline{FT}$. By taking a homothety at $F$ we see that $\overline{IM} \perp \overline{FT}$. But since $\overline{MF}$ is tangent to the incircle, this is enough to imply that line $FT$ is the polar of $M$; therefore, by La Hire's we see that $M$ lies on the polar of $K$, too, which proves the claim.

Now, since $X$ lies on $\overline{AM}$, we have
$$-1 = (D, E; X, K) \overset{A}{=} (B, C; M, \overline{AK} \cap \overline{BC}).$$But since $(B, C; M, P_{\infty}) = -1$, where $P_{\infty}$ is the point at infinity along line $BC$, this implies that $\overline{AK} \parallel \overline{BC}$, as needed.
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Relabel the points so $D=BC \cap \omega$, $E=AC \cap \omega$, and $F=AB \cap \omega$.

Let the midpoint of $BC$ be $M$ and $AM \cap \omega=\{P,Q\}$. Projecting the reciprocal pairs $\{B,C\}, \{D,N\}, \{M,M\}$ onto $\omega$ yields $DT, EF, PP,$ and $QQ$ are concurrent. Let $PQ \cap EF = X$ so that $K$ and $X$ are conjugated. Then, $\mathcal{H} (F,E;X,K) = \mathcal{H}(B,C;M,AK \cap BC)$. The harmonic conjugate of $M$ is the point at infinity, thus $AK \parallel BC$.
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Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$. It is well known that $\overline{AM}$, $\overline{DE}$, and $\overline{IF}$ concur at some point $P$.
Let $S$ be the other intersection point of $AN$ and the incircle. It is well known that $SF$ is a diameter of the incircle.
As such, it follows that \[ (DE;ST) \overset{F}= (DE;PK) \overset{A}= (B,C;M,\overline{AK} \cap \overline{BC}) = -1 \]which implies that $\overline{AK} \cap \overline{BC}$ intersect at $\infty$, or that $\overline{AK} \parallel \overline{BC}$.
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Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$. Let $\Gamma$ denote the incircle. Define $P = AN \cap \Gamma$. It is well known that $PX$ is a diameter of $\Gamma$. Let $Q = PX \cap YZ$.

Now we claim that $(ZY, QK) = -1$. Indeed we find,
\begin{align*}
-1 = (ZY, PT) \overset{X}{=} (ZY, QK)
\end{align*}Now projecting through $A$ we have,
\begin{align*}
-1 = (ZY,QK) \overset{A}{=} (BC,M\infty)
\end{align*}so we indeed have $AK \parallel BC$.
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We take note of the following:
  • $XK \perp AN$ through Diameter of the Incircle lemma.
  • $K = XT \cap YZ$ is the pole of $AM$, so $IK \perp AM$.
  • $XI$, $AM$, and $YZ$ concur by an incircle concurrence lemma.

Combining this with $AT \perp YZ$, we get that the concurrence is the orthocenter of $\triangle AIK$. Thus $XI \perp AK$, which finishes. $\blacksquare$
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Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$ (and therefore the midpoint of $XN$, by a property I am too lazy to find the name of), let $P$ be the other intersection of $AT$ with $\omega$, let $Q=AM\cap YZ$, and let $\omega$ be the incircle.

Claim. $AN\perp XT$.
Proof. Note that $P$ is the "top point" of $\omega$ and $X$ is the "bottom point" of $\omega$ (assuming that $BC$ is the "bottom tangent" of $\omega$), $PX$ is a diameter of $\omega$, so $\angle PTX=90^{\circ}$.

Claim. Line $XT$ is the polar of $M$ with respect to $\omega$.
Proof. Since $MX$ is tangent to $\omega$, we just need to prove that $MX=MT$, which is true because triangle $XTN$ is a right triangle.

Claim. Line $AM$ is the polar of $K$ with respect to $\omega$.
Proof. $YZ$ is the polar of $A$ wrt $\omega$, and $XT$ is the polar of $M$ wrt $\omega$, so we can finish by La Hire's.

Claim. $P,Q,X$ are collinear.
Proof. We employ barycentric coordinates with reference triangle $ABC$. Then $I=(a:b:c)$, $X=(0:a+b-c:a-b+c)$, $Y=(a+b-c:0:-a+b+c)$, and $Z=(a-b+c:-a+b+c:0)$. Thus line $YZ$ is
\[(-a+b+c)x+(-a+b-c)y+(-a-b+c)z=0,\]line $XI$ is
\[(a-b-c)(c-b)x+a(a-b+c)y+a(-a-b+c)z=0,\]and line $AM$ is
\[(0)x+(1)y+(-1)z=0.\]Now we plug everything into the concurrence lemma:
\begin{align*}
&\begin{vmatrix}
0 & 1 & -1 \\
-a+b+c & -a+b-c & -a-b+c \\
(a-b-c)(c-b) & a(a-b+c) & a(-a-b+c)
\end{vmatrix} \\
=&
\begin{vmatrix}
0 & 1 & 0 \\
-a+b+c & -a+b-c & -2a \\
(a-b-c)(c-b) & a(a-b+c) & 2a(c-b)
\end{vmatrix} \\
=&
-\begin{vmatrix}
-a+b+c & -2a \\
(a-b-c)(c-b) & 2a(c-b)
\end{vmatrix} \\
=&
-2a(c-b)\begin{vmatrix}
-a+b+c & -1 \\
a-b-c & 1
\end{vmatrix} \\
=& \; 0,
\end{align*}as desired.

Therefore,
\[
-1=(Z,Y;P,T)\stackrel{X}{=}(Z,Y;Q,K).
\]However, since
\[
-1=(B,C;M,\infty_{BC})\stackrel{A}{=}(Z,Y;Q,(A\infty_{BC}\cap ZY)),
\]we indeed have $K=A\infty_{BC}\cap ZY$, as desired. $\blacksquare$
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Let M be the midpoint of BC. Let l be the line which is parallel to BC trough A. Let $AM \cap DE = X$ and $AM \cap FT = Y$. Now it follows that $(B,C;M,P\infty_{BC}) = -1$ and also $(B,C;M,P\infty_{BC})\stackrel{A}{=}(D,E;X,DE \cap l) = -1$. Also its well known that BF = NC and since BM = MC, it follows that FM = MN $\Rightarrow$ $(F,N;M,P\infty_{BC}) = -1$. Now projecting trough A we get $(F,N;M,P\infty_{BC})\stackrel{A}{=}(F,T;Y,FT \cap l) = -1$. Now from the diameter of the incircle lemma, we have that $\angle NTF = 90^{\circ}$ and since FM = MN, then MT = MF and as MF is tangent to the incircle, we get that MT is also tangent to the incircle. Now its obvious that the polar of A is DE $\Rightarrow$ $DE \cap l \in DE$ $\Rightarrow$ $DE \cap l$ lies on the polar of A. Now by La Hire, A should lie on the polar of $DE \cap l$. Now from $(D,E;X,DE \cap l) = -1$ and since D and E lie on a circle, we have that X lies on the polar of $DE \cap l$. Since A should lie on the polar of $DE \cap l$ and X lies on the polar of $DE \cap l$, then AX is the polar of $DE \cap l$. Similarly the polar of $FT \cap l$ is the line $MY \equiv AX$ $\Rightarrow$ the polar of $DE \cap l$ and the polar of $FT \cap l$ is AX $\Rightarrow$ since the two points have the same polar, the points are identical $\Rightarrow$ we have that $K = DE \cap FT \cap l$ $\Rightarrow$ $K\in l$ $\Rightarrow$ $AK \parallel BC$ and we are ready.
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Realise that $T$ is the same as $G$ in GOTEEM 2020 P1 and then the same solution follows.
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Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$ and $XN,$ so $MT$ is tangent to incircle. Let $R=(AYIZ) \cap AM$, so $$90=\angle IRA=\angle IRM=\angle IXM,$$so $IRMX$ is cyclic. Thus $IRTMX$ is also cyclic, so $R=inverse(K)$ (follows by taking inverses of lines $XT$ and $YZ$ wrt incircle). All of this means $AM=polar(K).$


\textit{Lemma:} $XI, YZ, AM$ concur.

\textit{Proof:} Follows from Simson lines and homothethy.


Let $S=XI \cap YZ \cap AM.$ Since (where $P_{\infty}$ is point at infinity wrt $BC$) $XI=polar(P_{\infty})$ and $YZ=polar(A)$ and $AM=polar(K),$ we know $polar(S) = \overline{AKP_{\infty}}$ so $A, K, P_{\infty}$ are collinear, and we are done.
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Basically the same as the above ones. Nonetheless a fun projective geometry exercise.
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Suppose that $X'$ is the antipode of $X$, which lies on $\overline{AN}$, and let $P = \overline{IX} \cap \overline{YZ}$. It is well-known that $P$ lies on the $A$-median, which we will call $\overline{AM}$. Finally, let $Q = \overline{AK} \cap \overline{BC}$.

Since $T'YTZ$ is harmonic, we have

\[-1 = (Z,Y;T',T) \overset{X}{=} (Z,Y;P,K) \overset{A}{=} (B,C;M,Q).\]
However, we also know that $(B,C,M,\infty) = -1$, so $Q$ is the point at infinity. This implies that $\overline{AK} \parallel \overline{BC}$. $\square$
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Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$, I will prove that if $R=XY\cap XI$, $A-R-M$, clearly $R$ lies on the polar of $A$, as well as this $R$ lies on the polar of the intersection of $BC$ and
the line tangent to the incircle and passing through the antipode. Thus the polar of $R$ is the line through $A$ tangent to $BC$. Thus if we let the second
intersection of $XI$ with the incircle be $P$ and the intersection of $XI$ with the polar of $R$ be $Q$, we get that $-1=(XP;RQ)\overset{\mathrm{A}}{=}(XN;M'\infty)$,
Thus $M'$ is the midpoint of $XN$ so $M'=M$ and $A-R-M$ now let $AK\cap BC$ be $J$. Note that $-1=(PT;YZ)\overset{\mathrm{X}}{=}(YZ;RK)\overset{\mathrm{A}}{=}(BC;MJ)$
Thus as $M$ is the midpoint of $BC$ $J$ a point at infinity so $AK\parallel BC$.
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did someone say projective nuke?

Rename the intouch triangle to $XYZ$ as per the OTIS problem. Let $D$ be the antipode of $X$ on the incircle, and recall that $\overline{ADTN}$ are collinear (proof by a homothety sending the incircle to the $A$-excircle).

Now let $PQR$ be the $D$-cevian triangle in $XYZ$.
  • Brocard on $XYDZ$ implies $QR \perp \overline{XPD} \perp BC$.
  • Pascal on $XYYDZZ$ implies $\overline{QAR}$ collinear.
So, the goal is now to show that $K \in \overline{QAR}$. Pascal on $XTDZYY$ says $K$, $A$, $Q$ are collinear, done. $\blacksquare$
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Let $R$ be the antipode of $D$ in the incircle. It is well known $A, R, N$ are collinear.
Let $M$ be midpoint of $BC.$ Clearly, $M$ is also midpoint of $DN.$ We have that $\angle DTN = 180 - \angle DTA = 90,$ so $DM = MT = MN,$ so $MT$ is tangent to the incircle.
Let $G$ denote the concurrency point of $RD, EF, AM.$
With respect to incircle: $G$ lies on the polar of $A.$
$A$ is the pole of $EF,$ so $A$ lies on the polar of $K.$ $DT$ is the polar of $M,$ so $M$ lies on the polar of $K.$ Hence, $AM$ is the polar of $K.$
However, both $A, K$ lie on the polar of $G.$ Thus, $AK$ is the polar of $G.$ Thus, $AK\perp IG=RD\perp BC,$ which finishes
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Let $I$ be the incenter of $\triangle ABC$, $AN$ intersects the incircle of $\triangle ABC$ again at $L \ne T$, $DF$ intersects $LE$ at $O$ and $DL$ intersects $EF$ at $M$. Pascal on $DDELTF$ and $EEDLTF$ implies that $O,A,M,K$ collinear. It is well-known that $LF$ passes through $I$. Applying Brocard's Theorem on $(DLEF)$ implies that $IL$ $\bot$ $OM$ and since $IL$ $\bot$ $BC$ we obtain that $OM$ $\parallel$ $BC$, thus $AK$ $\parallel$ $BC$.
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