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k a May Highlights and 2025 AoPS Online Class Information
jlacosta   0
May 1, 2025
May is an exciting month! National MATHCOUNTS is the second week of May in Washington D.C. and our Founder, Richard Rusczyk will be presenting a seminar, Preparing Strong Math Students for College and Careers, on May 11th.

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k i Adding contests to the Contest Collections
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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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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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Feb 27, 2007
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May 4, 2019
Dou Fang Geometry in Taiwan TST
Li4   9
N an hour ago by WLOGQED1729
Source: 2025 Taiwan TST Round 3 Mock P2
Let $\omega$ and $\Omega$ be the incircle and circumcircle of the acute triangle $ABC$, respectively. Draw a square $WXYZ$ so that all of its sides are tangent to $\omega$, and $X$, $Y$ are both on $BC$. Extend $AW$ and $AZ$, intersecting $\Omega$ at $P$ and $Q$, respectively. Prove that $PX$ and $QY$ intersects on $\Omega$.

Proposed by kyou46, Li4, Revolilol.
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Li4
Apr 26, 2025
WLOGQED1729
an hour ago
Stanford Math Tournament (SMT) 2025
stanford-math-tournament   4
N an hour ago by techb
[center] :trampoline: :first: Stanford Math Tournament :first: :trampoline: [/center]

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We are excited to announce that registration is now open for Stanford Math Tournament (SMT) 2025!

This year, we will welcome 800 competitors from across the nation to participate in person on Stanford’s campus. The tournament will be held April 11-12, 2025, and registration is open to all high-school students from the United States. This year, we are extending registration to high school teams (strongly preferred), established local mathematical organizations, and individuals; please refer to our website for specific policies. Whether you’re an experienced math wizard, a puzzle hunt enthusiast, or someone looking to meet new friends, SMT has something to offer everyone!

Register here today! We’ll be accepting applications until March 2, 2025.

For those unable to travel, in middle school, or not from the United States, we encourage you to instead register for SMT 2025 Online, which will be held on April 13, 2025. Registration for SMT 2025 Online will open mid-February.

For more information visit our website! Please email us at stanford.math.tournament@gmail.com with any questions or reply to this thread below. We can’t wait to meet you all in April!

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techb
an hour ago
A4 BMO SHL 2024
mihaig   0
an hour ago
Source: Someone known
Let $a\ge b\ge c\ge0$ be real numbers such that $ab+bc+ca=3.$
Prove
$$3+\left(2-\sqrt 3\right)\cdot\frac{\left(b-c\right)^2}{b+\left(\sqrt 3-1\right)c}\leq a+b+c.$$Prove that if $k<\sqrt 3-1$ is a positive constant, then
$$3+\left(2-\sqrt 3\right)\cdot\frac{\left(b-c\right)^2}{b+kc}\leq a+b+c$$is not always true
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Nice one
imnotgoodatmathsorry   5
N 2 hours ago by arqady
Source: Own
With $x,y,z >0$.Prove that: $\frac{xy}{4y+4z+x} + \frac{yz}{4z+4x+y} +\frac{zx}{4x+4y+z} \le \frac{x+y+z}{9}$
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imnotgoodatmathsorry
May 2, 2025
arqady
2 hours ago
Equal segments in a cyclic quadrilateral
a_507_bc   4
N 2 hours ago by AylyGayypow009
Source: Greece JBMO TST 2023 P2
Consider a cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$ in which $BC = CD$ and $AB < AD$. Let $E$ be a point on the side $AD$ and $F$ a point on the line $BC$ such that $AE = AB = AF$. Prove that $EF \parallel BD$.
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a_507_bc
Jul 29, 2023
AylyGayypow009
2 hours ago
functional equation
hanzo.ei   3
N 2 hours ago by jasperE3

Find all functions \( f : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R} \) satisfying the equation
\[
(f(x+y))^2= f(x^2) + f(2xf(y) + y^2), \quad \forall x, y \in \mathbb{R}.
\]
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Apr 6, 2025
jasperE3
2 hours ago
Geometry
AlexCenteno2007   0
2 hours ago
Source: NCA
Let ABC be an acute triangle. The altitudes from B and C intersect the sides AC and AB at E and F, respectively. The internal bisector of ∠A intersects BE and CF at T and S, respectively. The circles with diameters AT and AS intersect the circumcircle of ABC at X and Y, respectively. Prove that XY, EF, and BC meet at the exsimilicenter of BTX and CSY
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2 hours ago
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Inspired by xytunghoanh
sqing   2
N 3 hours ago by sqing
Source: Own
Let $ a,b,c\ge 0, a^2 +b^2 +c^2 =3. $ Prove that
$$ \sqrt 3 \leq a+b+c+ ab^2 + bc^2+ ca^2\leq 6$$Let $ a,b,c\ge 0,  a+b+c+a^2 +b^2 +c^2 =6. $ Prove that
$$ ab+bc+ca+ ab^2 + bc^2+ ca^2 \leq 6$$
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sqing
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sqing
3 hours ago
Based on IMO 2024 P2
Miquel-point   1
N 3 hours ago by MathLuis
Source: KoMaL B. 5461
Prove that for any positive integers $a$, $b$, $c$ and $d$ there exists infinitely many positive integers $n$ for which $a^n+bc$ and $b^{n+d}-1$ are not relatively primes.

Proposed by Géza Kós
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Miquel-point
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Goals for 2025-2026
Airbus320-214   136
N 3 hours ago by MathPerson12321
Please write down your goal/goals for competitions here for 2025-2026.
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Airbus320-214
May 11, 2025
MathPerson12321
3 hours ago
egmo 2018 p4
microsoft_office_word   29
N 3 hours ago by math-olympiad-clown
Source: EGMO 2018 P4
A domino is a $ 1 \times 2 $ or $ 2 \times 1 $ tile.
Let $n \ge 3 $ be an integer. Dominoes are placed on an $n \times n$ board in such a way that each domino covers exactly two cells of the board, and dominoes do not overlap. The value of a row or column is the number of dominoes that cover at least one cell of this row or column. The configuration is called balanced if there exists some $k \ge 1 $ such that each row and each column has a value of $k$. Prove that a balanced configuration exists for every $n \ge 3 $, and find the minimum number of dominoes needed in such a configuration.
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microsoft_office_word
Apr 12, 2018
math-olympiad-clown
3 hours ago
Tangents to a cyclic quadrilateral
v_Enhance   24
N 4 hours ago by hectorleo123
Source: ELMO Shortlist 2013: Problem G9, by Allen Liu
Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral inscribed in circle $\omega$ whose diagonals meet at $F$. Lines $AB$ and $CD$ meet at $E$. Segment $EF$ intersects $\omega$ at $X$. Lines $BX$ and $CD$ meet at $M$, and lines $CX$ and $AB$ meet at $N$. Prove that $MN$ and $BC$ concur with the tangent to $\omega$ at $X$.

Proposed by Allen Liu
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v_Enhance
Jul 23, 2013
hectorleo123
4 hours ago
Alcumus vs books
UnbeatableJJ   5
N 4 hours ago by Andyluo
If I am aiming for AIME, then JMO afterwards, is Alcumus adequate, or I still need to do the problems on AoPS books?

I got AMC 23 this year, and never took amc 10 before. If I master the alcumus of intermediate algebra (making all of the bars blue). How likely I can qualify for AIME 2026?
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UnbeatableJJ
Apr 23, 2025
Andyluo
4 hours ago
[MAIN ROUND STARTS MAY 17] OMMC Year 5
DottedCaculator   54
N Today at 12:14 AM by fuzimiao2013
Hello to all creative problem solvers,

Do you want to work on a fun, untimed team math competition with amazing questions by MOPpers and IMO & EGMO medalists? $\phantom{You lost the game.}$
Do you want to have a chance to win thousands in cash and raffle prizes (no matter your skill level)?

Check out the fifth annual iteration of the

Online Monmouth Math Competition!

Online Monmouth Math Competition, or OMMC, is a 501c3 accredited nonprofit organization managed by adults, college students, and high schoolers which aims to give talented high school and middle school students an exciting way to develop their skills in mathematics.

Our website: https://www.ommcofficial.org/
Our Discord (6000+ members): https://tinyurl.com/joinommc
Test portal: https://ommc-test-portal.vercel.app/

This is not a local competition; any student 18 or younger anywhere in the world can attend. We have changed some elements of our contest format, so read carefully and thoroughly. Join our Discord or monitor this thread for updates and test releases.

How hard is it?

We plan to raffle out a TON of prizes over all competitors regardless of performance. So just submit: a few minutes of your time will give you a great chance to win amazing prizes!

How are the problems?

You can check out our past problems and sample problems here:
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Test Portal Released. The Main Round of the contest is held. The Main Round consists of 25 questions that each have a numerical answer. Teams will have the entire time interval to work on the questions. They can submit any time during the interval. Teams are free to edit their submissions before the period ends, even after they submit.

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The top placing teams will qualify for this invitational round (5-10 questions). The final round consists of 5-10 proof questions. Teams again will have the entire time interval to work on these questions and can submit their proofs any time during this interval. Teams are free to edit their submissions before the period ends, even after they submit.

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Solutions will be released, winners announced, and prizes sent out to winners.

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DottedCaculator
Apr 26, 2025
fuzimiao2013
Today at 12:14 AM
usamOOK geometry
KevinYang2.71   106
N May 9, 2025 by jasperE3
Source: USAMO 2025/4, USAJMO 2025/5
Let $H$ be the orthocenter of acute triangle $ABC$, let $F$ be the foot of the altitude from $C$ to $AB$, and let $P$ be the reflection of $H$ across $BC$. Suppose that the circumcircle of triangle $AFP$ intersects line $BC$ at two distinct points $X$ and $Y$. Prove that $C$ is the midpoint of $XY$.
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Mar 21, 2025
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May 9, 2025
usamOOK geometry
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Source: USAMO 2025/4, USAJMO 2025/5
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We need to prove that $C$ is the Y-dumpty point for triangle $FPY$. This is obvious because $\triangle CPY \sim \triangle CYF$. Now, as we know the y-dumpty point is midpoint of $XY$, the problem is solved. $\blacksquare$
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There are many pretty cool synthetic solutions, but unfortunately, I didn’t bother to try them while solving this problem... Instead, this problem reminded me of USAMO 2014 P5 due to the naming of the points and the reflection of the orthocenter. So, just like Evan did, I complex bashed it!

Here, I present a purely complex bashing solution.

[asy]
size(250);
defaultpen(linewidth(0.6)+fontsize(11));
pair A = (0,9), B = (-3,0), C = (7,0), H = orthocenter(A,B,C), D = foot(A,B,C), P = 2*D - H, F = foot(C,A,B), Xx = 3*C-2*B;
path circ = circumcircle(A,F,P);
pair[] oops = intersectionpoints(circ, Xx--B);
pair X = oops[0], Y = oops[1];
draw(A--B--C--cycle, rgb(0,0,0));
draw(C--F^^A--P, rgb(0,0,0));
draw(circ,rgb(0,0,0));
draw(circumcircle(A,B,C),rgb(0,0,0));
draw(F--X--P--C--Y,rgb(0,0,0));
dot("$A$",A,N,linewidth(3.3));
dot("$B$",B,SW,linewidth(3.3));
dot("$C$",C,SE,linewidth(3.3));
dot("$D$",D,NE,linewidth(3.3));
dot("$F$",F,NW,linewidth(3.3));
dot("$X$",X,SW,linewidth(3.3));
dot("$Y$",Y,SE,linewidth(3.3));
dot("$P$",P,S,linewidth(3.3));
dot("$H$",H,NE,linewidth(3.3));
[/asy]

Take $(ABC)$ as the unit circle as usual. We get that $$\boxed{F=\frac{1}2(a+b+c+-\frac{ab}c)} \ \text{and} \ \boxed{P=-\frac{bc}a}$$Since $X \in BC$, we get that $b+c=x+\overline{x}bc$. But, once $AFXP$ is cyclic, we compute $$\frac{x-a}{x-p} \div \frac{f-a}{f-p} \in \mathbb{R}$$$$\iff \omega= \frac{(x-a)(ac(a+b+c)-a^2b+2bc^2)}{(ax+bc)(c-a)(b+c)} \in \mathbb{R}$$$$\iff \omega = \overline{\omega} = \frac{(\overline{x} - \frac{1}a)(\frac{ab+bc+ca}{a^2bc^2} - \frac{1}{a^2b} + \frac{2}{bc^2})}{(\frac{\overline{x}}a+\frac{1}{bc})(\frac{a-c}{ac})(\frac{b+c}{bc})}$$But, if above we multiply by $bc$ the first factor and by $a^2bc^2$ the second while in the denominator we multiply by $abc$ the first, by $ac$ the second and by $bc$ the third, we´ll get that $$\omega=\frac{(bc\overline{x}- \frac{bc}a)(ab+bc+ca-c^2+2a^2)}{bc\overline{x}+a)(a-c)(b+c)}=\frac{(x-a)(ac(a+b+c)-a^2b+2bc^2)}{(ax+bc)(c-a)(b+c)}$$where we replace $\overline{x}$ by what we get at the equation of line and get $$\frac{(x-a)(ac(a+b+c)+b(2c^2-a^2))}{ax+bc}=\frac{(b+c-x-\frac{bc}a)(ab+bc+ca-c^2+2a^2)}{-(a+b+c-x)}$$$$\iff (ax+bc)(b+c-\frac{bc}a-x)(ab+bc+ca-c^2+2a^2)+(x-a)(a+b+c-x)(ac(a+b+c)+b(2c^2-a^2))=0$$At this point, I got really frustrated, wondering how in the world I would compute the value of $x$. So, I took my exam, and as I always do when I’m out of ideas, I reread the statement. Then, at that exact moment, I realized that this polynomial would give me not only the value of $x$ but also $y$, and since what I want to prove is that $c=\frac{x+y}2$, everything became clearer!

Note that if we expand everything, we get something like $px^2+qx+r=0$, and it's well known that $-\frac{q}p=x+y$, so, we dont need to compute $x$ and $y$, and it´s easy to find $p$ and $q$: $$p=-a(ab+bc+ca-c^2+2a^2)-(ac(a+b+c)+b(2c^2-a^2))\ \ \text{and}$$$$q=-(ab+ac-2bc)((ab+bc+ca)-c^2+2a^2)-(2a+b+c)(ac(a+b+c)+b(2c^2-a^2))$$And, making many cancellations(which took me about 30 minutes and 3 failed attempts), we find $$\boxed{p=-a(2ac+2bc+2a^2)-2bc^2}\ \ \text{and}$$$$\boxed{q=-(4a^2c^2+4a^3c+4bc^2+4abc^2)=2c(-a(2ac+2a^2+2bc)-2bc^2)}$$and hence $-\frac{q}{p}=2c$, thus we´re done! :D
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I'm getting old, but pretty sure this is a simple problem for JMO standards as well. 40 minutes of solve-time.

Solution: Let $X,Y$ be the two intersection of line $BC$ with $\odot(AFP)$. Denote $Q$ to be the reflection of $H$ across $C$ and $D$ denote the foot of $A$ onto $BC$.
[asy]
            import geometry;
            size(9cm);
            defaultpen(fontsize(11pt));

            pair A = dir(115);
            pair B = dir(210);
            pair C = dir(330);
            pair H = orthocenter(A,B,C);
            pair F = extension(C,H,B,A);
            pair D = extension(A,H,B,C);
            pair P = 2*D - H;
            pair Q = 2*C - H;
            pair X = intersectionpoints(line(D,C), circumcircle(A,F,P))[0];
            pair Y = intersectionpoints(line(D,C), circumcircle(A,F,P))[1];


            draw(A--B--C--A, fuchsia);
            draw(circumcircle(A,B,C), red);
            draw(A--P, fuchsia);
            draw(F--Q, fuchsia);
            draw(P--Q, fuchsia);
            draw(C--Y, fuchsia);
            draw(C--P, fuchsia);
            draw(circumcircle(F,A,P), red);
            markscalefactor = 0.01;
            draw(rightanglemark(A,D,C), deepgreen);
            draw(rightanglemark(A,P,Q), deepgreen);

            dot("$A$", A, dir(A));
            dot("$B$", B, dir(B));
            dot("$C$", C, dir(273)*1.5);
            dot("$H$", H, dir(210));
            dot("$F$", F, dir(F));
            dot("$D$", D, dir(D));
            dot("$P$", P, dir(P));
            dot("$Q$", Q, dir(Q));
            dot("$X$", X, dir(X));
            dot("$Y$", Y, dir(Y));
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Its well-known that $P$ lies on $\odot(ABC)$. The crux of the problem is to show that $Q$ lies on $\odot(AFP)$. This is a consequence of of the Intersecting Chords Theorem, observe that
\[AD \cdot HD = FH \cdot HC \implies AD \cdot 2HD = FH \cdot 2CH \implies AH \cdot HP = FH \cdot HQ\]which proves the claim. Since $P$ is the reflection of $H$ over $D$, we get
\[\overline{CP} = \overline{CH} = \overline{CQ}\]which means $C$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of the chord $PQ$ in $\odot(AFP)$. This is enough to conclude, since chord $XY$ is parallel to $PQ$, both the chords will share the same perpendicular bisector. This finishes the solution. $\blacksquare$
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Two line problem:
Take reflection of $H$ about $C$ to be $H'$ and construct a perpendicular from $C$ to $\cap$ $AY$ at $N$
it is easy to prove that $H' \in (AFP)$ ,now notice two spiral similar triangles:$HBX$ and $CBN$ ,now we have here: $BH \perp AC$ and $ BC \perp CN$ so so we would have also $XH \perp AY$ and we are done:
As reflect. of $H$ of a point on $BC$ also lies on its circumcircle must be the midpoint.
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Let $D, E$ be the feet of the $A, B$-altitudes. Invert about $A$ swapping $F$ and $B$. Then $P$ maps to the intersection of $EF$ and $AD$, which we will call $Z$. $X$ and $Y$ map to the intersections of $BZ$ with $(AEF)$; call those $X'$ and $Y'$ respectively. Then it suffices to show that $AX'EY'$ is a harmonic quadrilateral. Projecting from $F$ onto line $BZ$, we see that it suffices to show that $(B, Z; X', Y')$ is harmonic. But this is easy as $D$ lies on the polar of $Z$, thus so does $B$ and we finish by La Hire.
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OronSH wrote:
what happened to usamo

Let $Z$ be the $B$ antipode, then since $AZ\parallel CF$ and $APCZ$ is a cyclic isosceles trapezoid it follows that the midpoint of $CZ$ lies on the perpendicular bisectors of $AF$ and $AP$, thus is the circumcenter which finishes.

cord bash better
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no way LOLLLL

Law of Sines bash gets a 7
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ethan2011 wrote:
OronSH wrote:
what happened to usamo

Let $Z$ be the $B$ antipode, then since $AZ\parallel CF$ and $APCZ$ is a cyclic isosceles trapezoid it follows that the midpoint of $CZ$ lies on the perpendicular bisectors of $AF$ and $AP$, thus is the circumcenter which finishes.

cord bash better

No! Let's appreciate synthetic geometry! I hate coord bash!
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KevinYang2.71 wrote:
Let $H$ be the orthocenter of acute triangle $ABC$, let $F$ be the foot of the altitude from $C$ to $AB$, and let $P$ be the reflection of $H$ across $BC$. Suppose that the circumcircle of triangle $AFP$ intersects line $BC$ at two distinct points $X$ and $Y$. Prove that $C$ is the midpoint of $XY$.

guys is this right I dont do geo

WLOG let $A=(0,1)$, $B=(-1,0)$, $C=(c,0)$, let $O$ be the circumcenter of $\triangle AFP$.

Easily calculate:
$H=(0,c)$ ..
$P=(0,-c)$
$F=\left(\frac{c-1}2,\frac{c+1}2\right)$ ..

We claim $O=\left(c,\frac{1-c}2\right)$. .. Not hard to see that it's unique and that it must work because:
\begin{align*}
OA^2&=c^2+\left(\frac{1-c}2-1\right)^2=\frac{5c^2+2c+1}4\\
FO^2&=\left(\frac{c-1}2-c\right)^2+\left(\frac{c+1}2-\frac{1-c}2\right)^2=\frac{5c^2+2c+1}4\\
OP^2&=c^2+\left(\frac{1-c}2+c\right)^2=\frac{5c^2+2c+1}4
\end{align*}Now clearly $OC\perp XY$ since $X,Y$ lie on $BC$, so $C$ is the midpoint of $XY$ since the perpendicular from the center of a circle to any chord bisects the chord.
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My solution uses inversion at A then harmonics though i wasn't in the competition
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super short sol
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jasperE3 wrote:
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You're assuming that $\angle ABC=45^\circ$ with the way you labeled your coordinates, so idt this is right
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BS2012 wrote:
jasperE3 wrote:
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You're assuming that $\angle ABC=45^\circ$ with the way you labeled your coordinates, so idt this is right

I kinda thought you could do a sequence of transformations to move an arbitrary triangle $ABC$ to vertices $(0,1)$, $(-1,0)$, $(c,0)$ and that whether $C$ is the midpoint of $XY$ in this new rectangle is equivalent to the original problem
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jasperE3 wrote:
I kinda thought you could do a sequence of transformations to move an arbitrary triangle $ABC$ to vertices $(0,1)$, $(-1,0)$, $(c,0)$ and that whether $C$ is the midpoint of $XY$ in this new rectangle is equivalent to the original problem

whats the sequence of transformations then
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BS2012 wrote:
jasperE3 wrote:
I kinda thought you could do a sequence of transformations to move an arbitrary triangle $ABC$ to vertices $(0,1)$, $(-1,0)$, $(c,0)$ and that whether $C$ is the midpoint of $XY$ in this new rectangle is equivalent to the original problem

whats the sequence of transformations then

there wasn't one I don't think, solution is incorrect
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