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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
v_Enhance
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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!


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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
idk12345678 Math Contest
idk12345678   15
N an hour ago by martianrunner
Welcome to the 1st idk12345678 Math Contest.
You have 4 hours. You do not have to prove your answers.
Post \signup username to sign up. Post your answers in a hide tag and I will tell you your score.*


The contest is attached to the post

Clarifications

*I mightve done them wrong feel free to ask about an answer
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idk12345678
Yesterday at 2:34 PM
martianrunner
an hour ago
P(x^2)=-P(x)P(x+1)
VIATON   6
N 2 hours ago by Eagle116
Source: original problem: P(x^2)=P(x)P(x+1)
Find all polynomials $P(x)$ such that: $P(x^2)=-P(x)P(x+1)$
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VIATON
Oct 21, 2024
Eagle116
2 hours ago
Inequalities
sqing   0
2 hours ago
Let $ a,b,c,d\geq 0 ,a-b+d=21 $ and $ a+3b+4c=101 $. Prove that
$$ - \frac{1681}{3}\leq   ab - cd \leq 820$$$$ - \frac{16564}{9}\leq   ac -bd \leq 420$$$$ - \frac{10201}{48}\leq ad- bc \leq\frac{1681}{3}$$
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sqing
2 hours ago
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evan chen??
Captainscrubz   0
2 hours ago
Let point $D$ and $E$ be on sides $AB$ and $AC$ respectively in $\triangle ABC$ such that $BD=BC=CE$. Let $O_1$ be the circumcenter of $\triangle ADE$ and let $S=DC\cap EB$. Prove that $O_1S \perp BC$
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Captainscrubz
2 hours ago
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Problem 4 IMO 2005 (Day 2)
Valentin Vornicu   121
N 2 hours ago by sharknavy75
Determine all positive integers relatively prime to all the terms of the infinite sequence \[ a_n=2^n+3^n+6^n -1,\ n\geq 1. \]
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Valentin Vornicu
Jul 14, 2005
sharknavy75
2 hours ago
Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad 2024- P3
Lukaluce   14
N 2 hours ago by ray66
Source: JBMO 2024
Find all triples of positive integers $(x, y, z)$ that satisfy the equation

$$2020^x + 2^y = 2024^z.$$
Proposed by Ognjen Tešić, Serbia
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Lukaluce
Jun 27, 2024
ray66
2 hours ago
A property of divisors
rightways   12
N 2 hours ago by akliu
Source: Kazakhstan NMO 2016, P1
Prove that one can arrange all positive divisors of any given positive integer around a circle so that for any two neighboring numbers one is divisible by another.
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rightways
Mar 17, 2016
akliu
2 hours ago
Inspired by giangtruong13
sqing   0
3 hours ago
Source: Own
Let $ a,b,c,d\geq 0 ,a-b+d=21 $ and $ a+3b+4c=101 $. Prove that
$$ 61\leq  a+b+2c+d\leq \frac{265}{3}$$$$- \frac{2121}{2}\leq   ab+bc-2cd+da\leq \frac{14045}{12}$$$$\frac{519506-7471\sqrt{7471}}{27}\leq   ab+bc-2cd+3da\leq 33620$$
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sqing
3 hours ago
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Synthetic Geometry Olympiad
kooooo   1
N 3 hours ago by kaede_Arcadia
Source: yyaa(me) and kaede_Arcadia
We are posting the problems of the Synthetic Geometry Olympiad, which was recently concluded and hosted by kaede_Arcadia and myself.

Problem 1
Let \( \triangle ABC \) be a triangle with its 9-point center \( N \) and excentral triangle \( \triangle I_A I_B I_C \). Denote the tangency points of the \( A \)-excircle with sides \( BC \), \( CA \), and \( AB \) as \( D_A, D_B, D_C \), respectively. Similarly, define \( E_A, E_B, E_C \) and \( F_A, F_B, F_C \) for the \( B \)- and \( C \)-excircles.
Let \( E_CE_A \cap F_AF_B = X \), \( F_AF_B \cap D_BD_C = Y \), and \( D_BD_C \cap E_CE_A = Z \). Let \( T \) be the radical center of the circles \( \odot(D_AYZ) \), \( \odot(E_BZX) \), and \( \odot(F_CXY) \).
Prove that the lines \( I_AX \), \( I_BY \), \( I_CZ, NT \) are concurrent.

Problem 2
Let \( \triangle ABC \) be a triangle with circumcenter \( O \), incenter \( I \) and incentral triangle \( \triangle DEF \). Let the line \( AI \) intersect \( \odot(AEF) \) again at \( X \). Similarly, define \( Y \) and \( Z \).
Let \( N_1 \) and \( N_2 \) be the 9-point centers of \( \triangle DEF \) and \( \triangle XYZ \), respectively.
Prove that the points \( O, I \), \( N_1, N_2 \) are collinear.

Problem 3
Let \( \triangle ABC \) be a triangle, and let \( (P, Q) \) be an isogonal conjugate pair. Suppose the line through \( P \) and perpendicular to \( AP \) intersects \( \odot(PBC) \) again at \( P_A \). Similarly, define \( P_B, P_C \). Suppose the line through \( Q \) and perpendicular to \( AQ \) intersects \( \odot(QBC) \) again at \( Q_A \). Similarly, define \( Q_B, Q_C \).
Let \( H_P \) and \( H_Q \) be the orthocenters of \( \triangle P_AP_BP_C \) and \( \triangle Q_AQ_BQ_C \), respectively. Define \( T = BP_B \cap CP_C \) and \( U = BQ_B \cap CQ_C \). Let \( T' \) and \( U' \) be the isogonal conjugates of \( T \) and \( U \) with respect to \( \triangle P_AP_BP_C \) and \( \triangle Q_AQ_BQ_C \), respectively.
Prove that the lines \( P_AQ_A, P_BQ_B, P_CQ_C, H_PH_Q, TU, T'U' \) are concurrent.
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kooooo
Feb 11, 2025
kaede_Arcadia
3 hours ago
maybe bary
top1vien   1
N 3 hours ago by Luis González
Given triangle $ABC$ with $BC=a,CA=b,AB=c$. Prove that a point $K$ lies on Euler line of $ABC$ iff $$KA^2(b^2-c^2)+KB^2(c^2-a^2)+KC^2(a^2-b^2)=0$$
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top1vien
Aug 8, 2024
Luis González
3 hours ago
Geometry
ILOVEMYFAMILY   0
4 hours ago

Let $\triangle ABC$ be a right triangle at $B$, and let $AD$ be the angle bisector of $\angle CAB$. From point $D$, draw $DH \perp AC$ at $H$. Extend $AB$ to meet $DH$ at point $I$. Prove that:
$$AB > \dfrac{AC + AD - BC}{2}$$
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ILOVEMYFAMILY
4 hours ago
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Inequality with a,b,c
GeoMorocco   1
N 4 hours ago by sqing
Source: Morocco Training 2025
Let $   a,b,c   $ be positive real numbers such that : $   ab+bc+ca=3   $ . Prove that : $$\frac{a\sqrt{3+bc}}{b+c}+\frac{b\sqrt{3+ca}}{c+a}+\frac{c\sqrt{3+ab}}{a+b}\ge a+b+c $$
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GeoMorocco
Yesterday at 9:51 PM
sqing
4 hours ago
The minimum is tricky..
exoticc   5
N 4 hours ago by exoticc
Let \( a, b, c \geq 0 \) such that \( a + b + c = 3 \).
Find the minimum value of the following expression:

\[
P = \frac{a}{a^2 + b^3} + \frac{b}{b^2 + c^3} + \frac{c}{c^2 + a^3}
\]
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exoticc
Yesterday at 3:19 PM
exoticc
4 hours ago
law of log
Miranda2829   18
N 4 hours ago by RandomMathGuy500
5log (5²) + 8 ˡºᵍ₈4 =

is this answer 6?
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Miranda2829
Yesterday at 2:12 AM
RandomMathGuy500
4 hours ago
common area of intersecting circles (2002 UQ/QAMT PS Competition 8.5)
parmenides51   9
N Feb 27, 2021 by HamstPan38825
The diagram below shows two circles, Circle $1$ and Circle $2$. The centre $C_1$ of Circle $1$ lies on the circumference of Circle $2$, and the centre $C_2$ of Circle 2 lies on the circumference of Circle $1$. The two circles intersect at points $A$ and $B$. The length of the line joining $C_1$ and $C_2$ is $2$ cm, rnd the length of the line joining $A$ and $B$ is $2\sqrt3$ cm. Find the area common to both circles (shaded).
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parmenides51
Feb 26, 2021
HamstPan38825
Feb 27, 2021
common area of intersecting circles (2002 UQ/QAMT PS Competition 8.5)
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The diagram below shows two circles, Circle $1$ and Circle $2$. The centre $C_1$ of Circle $1$ lies on the circumference of Circle $2$, and the centre $C_2$ of Circle 2 lies on the circumference of Circle $1$. The two circles intersect at points $A$ and $B$. The length of the line joining $C_1$ and $C_2$ is $2$ cm, rnd the length of the line joining $A$ and $B$ is $2\sqrt3$ cm. Find the area common to both circles (shaded).
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Interesting how no one has tried this problem yet. Draw $AB$, which splits the area into two regions. The area of one of those regions is $\frac 43 \pi - \sqrt 3$. Thus, the area of both regions combined is $$\frac 83 \pi - 2 \sqrt 3.$$
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I'm getting the same result - just find that $C_1C_2=2$ via special triangles and then $4(\frac{2\pi}{3}-\sqrt3)+2\sqrt3 = \boxed{\frac{8\pi}{3}-2\sqrt3}$.
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@#4: Wait... $C_1C_2=2$ Already... D'ya mean $AC_2=2?$ Probably, since 30-60-90 is a special triangle :)

Simply note that $\triangle AC_1C_2$ is equilateral, and then $\angle AC_2B=120^\circ,$ from with you can find circular segment $AC_1B$ by taking Sector $\overarc{AB}$ with respect to $C_2$ minus $AC_2B.$ Then double this to obtain an answer of $\tfrac{8}{3}\pi-2\sqrt{3}.$

As a follow-up, try the intersection of three circles :)
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Note that $AC_2 = C_1C_2$ ;)
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OlympusHero wrote:
Note that $AC_2 = C_1C_2$ ;)

LOL That was stupid on my part, but
OlympusHero wrote:
just find that $C_1C_2=2$ via special triangles
parmenides51 wrote:
The length of the line joining $C_1$ and $C_2$ is $2$
:? :? :?

Instead, the fact that $AC_1C_2$ is equilateral gives us the fact that $\angle AC_2C_1=60^\circ,$ which gives us the area of the $120^\circ$ sector from which we can subtract $ABC_2,$ and we get half the area of the desired region
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Oh oops I didn't realize they told us that. The problem has unnecessary information then.
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This problem is very very common, I've done lots of these, just different values for the radius/diameter given. Basically, the strat is to find the equilateral triangle by connecting the centers and the intersection points. Then, find the area of the sectors and subtract, for anyone who doesn't understand.
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Yes, the $2\sqrt 3$ condition is extraneous.
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