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AIME Resources
senboy   2
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I am currently in 6th grade and am about halfway done with the intro to algebra class. I plan to take the intro to geometry class, and self study from the intro to counting and probability book, aops volume 1, and competition math for middle school by the end of next year(before amc). I mock about a 18-20 on the amc 8, and I don't really know what my amc 10/12 score would be. I'm aiming for at least a DHR next year in amc 8 and hopefully aime qual(btw I live in australia)
1) would I need to to the intermediate series and/or aops volume 2 for aime qual?
2)What are some books that would really help me prep for amc10/12 and aime?
3)what are some specific topics that you think would be useful for me to cover for aime qual?
4) Should I also do intro to number theory or is that not necessary?
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[Signups Now!] - Inaugural Academy Math Tournament
elements2015   2
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Hello!

Pace Academy, from Atlanta, Georgia, is thrilled to host our Inaugural Academy Math Tournament online through Saturday, May 31.

AOPS students are welcome to participate online, as teams or as individuals (results will be reported separately for AOPS and Georgia competitors). The difficulty of the competition ranges from early AMC to mid-late AIME, and is 2 hours long with multiple sections. The format is explained in more detail below. If you just want to sign up, here's the link:

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If participating as a team, each competitor must sign up individually and coordinate team names!

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[*] Teams need not compete at the same time. Each individual will complete the test alone, and team scores will be the sum of individual scores.
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Both sections—Sprint and Challenge—will be administered consecutively in a single, individually completed 120-minute test. Students may allocate time between the sections however they wish to.

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Please have EACH STUDENT INDIVIDUALLY reserve a 120-minute window for your team's online test in THIS GOOGLE FORM:
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You may select any slot from now through May 31, weekdays or weekends. You will receive an email with the questions and a form for answers at the time you receive the competition. There will be a 15-minute grace period for entering answers after the competition.
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4th grader qual JMO
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N 3 hours ago by Anir_Op
i mean.. whattttt??? just found out about this.. is he on aops? (i'm sure he is) where are you orz lol..
https://www.mathschool.com/blog/results/celebrating-success-douglas-zhang-is-rsm-s-youngest-usajmo-qualifier
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Anir_Op
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geo equals ForeBoding For Dennis
dchenmathcounts   99
N Today at 6:23 AM by Yiyj
Source: USAJMO 2020/4
Let $ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral inscribed in a circle and satisfying $DA < AB = BC < CD$. Points $E$ and $F$ are chosen on sides $CD$ and $AB$ such that $BE \perp AC$ and $EF \parallel BC$. Prove that $FB = FD$.

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IMO 2013 Problem 3
liberator   3
N Aug 19, 2014 by liberator
Problem: Let the excircle of triangle $ABC$ opposite the vertex $A$ be tangent to the side $BC$ at the point $A_1$. Define the points $B_1$ on $CA$ and $C_1$ on $AB$ analogously, using the excircles opposite $B$ and $C$, respectively. Suppose that the circumcentre of triangle $A_1B_1C_1$ lies on the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$. Prove that triangle $ABC$ is right-angled.

Proposed by Alexander A. Polyansky, Russia

[b]My solution[/b]
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IMO 2013 Problem 4
liberator   2
N Aug 19, 2014 by liberator
Problem: Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with orthocenter $H$, and let $W$ be a point on the side $BC$, lying strictly between $B$ and $C$. The points $M$ and $N$ are the feet of the altitudes from $B$ and $C$, respectively. Denote by $\omega_1$ is the circumcircle of $BWN$, and let $X$ be the point on $\omega_1$ such that $WX$ is a diameter of $\omega_1$. Analogously, denote by $\omega_2$ the circumcircle of triangle $CWM$, and let $Y$ be the point such that $WY$ is a diameter of $\omega_2$. Prove that $X,Y$ and $H$ are collinear.

Proposed by Warut Suksompong and Potcharapol Suteparuk, Thailand

[b]My solution[/b]
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Angle Bisector in Circle with Diameter Extensions
ksun48   30
N Nov 19, 2023 by joshualiu315
Source: 2012 AIME II Problem 15
Triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in circle $\omega$ with $AB = 5$, $BC = 7$, and $AC = 3$. The bisector of angle $A$ meets side $BC$ at $D$ and circle $\omega$ at a second point $E$. Let $\gamma$ be the circle with diameter $DE$. Circles $\omega$ and $\gamma$ meet at $E$ and a second point $F$. Then $AF^2 = \frac mn$, where m and n are relatively prime positive integers. Find $m + n$.
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joshualiu315
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Angle Bisector in Circle with Diameter Extensions
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Triangle $ABC$ is inscribed in circle $\omega$ with $AB = 5$, $BC = 7$, and $AC = 3$. The bisector of angle $A$ meets side $BC$ at $D$ and circle $\omega$ at a second point $E$. Let $\gamma$ be the circle with diameter $DE$. Circles $\omega$ and $\gamma$ meet at $E$ and a second point $F$. Then $AF^2 = \frac mn$, where m and n are relatively prime positive integers. Find $m + n$.
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hmm this problem was quite ridiculous(ly awesome)
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Coordinates too imba!

Lengthy Solution
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For those of us that can't recall much about relationships between perpendicular bisectors, angle bisectors, and circumcircles. Here is a straighforward bash (albeit a bit long).

Stewart's times 3!!
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Another solution perhaps
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another approach
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I made a diagram (sorry it's a picture, not Asymptote)
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Let G be midpoint of arc BAC and H be intersection point of AG and BC.
HBDC is harmonic division, so GA,GB,GD,GC is.
And since $\angle GFE=\angle DFE=90$ , GA,GB,GF,GC is harmonic, and thus ABFC is harmonic, which says AF is symmedian.

Invert all the figure by A and radius $\sqrt{AB \times AC}=\sqrt{15}$. Then F becomes midpoint of B'C'.
By pappus's midline theorem $AF'^{2}=\frac{2*3^{2}+2*5^{2}-7^{2}}{4}=\frac{19}{4}$, so
$AF^{2}=\frac{\sqrt{15}^{4}}{AF'^{2}}=\frac{900}{19}$. Done.
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Apply $\sqrt{bc}$ inversion. We get that $D$ and $E$ are inverses and since $\angle DFE = 90^{\circ}$, we have that $\angle D'F'E' = 90^{\circ}$ and since the circumcircle gets inverted to $B'C'$, we have that $F'$ is the foot of the perpendicular of $D'$ to $B'C'$. Since $D'$ is the midpoint of arc $B'C'$ of circle $A'B'C'$, we have that $F'$ is the midpoint of $B'C'$. We can use Stewart's theorem to find $AF' = \frac{\sqrt{19}}{2}$. We have $AF = \frac{bc}{AF'} = \frac{30}{\sqrt{19}} \implies AF^2 = \frac{900}{19}$.
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Different?
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Is there a solution that uses a homothety?
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Oops how do you know that FD is the bisector of CFB?
ah @below thx
(the solution just said because DFE was right and i was wondering if i was being ignorant/stupid oops)
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@above $\angle{DFE}$ is right. Since $E$ is the midpoint of arc BC not containing A, FD must meet the circumcircle at the antipode of E wrt the circumcircle of ABC, which is the midpoint of arc BAC. Since F and A are on opposite sides of BC, this point is also the midpoint of arc BC not containing F, so FD must bisect $\angle{BFC}$
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miss the days when aime was actually ok quality

Claim: $AF$ is a symmedian.

Proof: We invert around $A$ with radius $\sqrt{AB \cdot AC}$ followed by a reflection across the angle bisector of $\angle BAC$. This swaps $B$ and $C$, along with $D$ and $E$. Moreover, $F$ gets sent to a point on line $BC$ such that $\angle EMD = 90$. But this point is clearly the midpoint of $BC$, so $AF$ is a symmedian, as desired.

Now, let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC.$ By symmedian properties we know that $\frac{AF}{AB} = \frac{AC}{AM}$, or $AF = \frac{AC \cdot AB}{AM} = \frac{15}{AM}$, so it suffices to compute $AM$.

However, it is well-known that $AM = \frac 12 \sqrt{2AB^2+2AC^2-BC^2}$, so a calculation gives $AM = \frac12 \sqrt{19}$, and so $AF^2 = \frac{900}{19} = \boxed{919}$.
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Another different solution?

Let the $A$-antipode be $A’$. By inscribed angle theorem, $\angle DAF = \angle EA’F$. Note that $\angle DFA = 90 - \angle DFA = \angle EFA’$ giving us that $\triangle DAF \sim \triangle EA’F$. Therefore, $\frac{A’F}{AF} = \frac{A’E}{AD}$. Using Pythag on $\triangle A’AF$, we see that:
$$(2R)^2 = AF^2 + A’F^2 = AF^2(1 + \frac{A’E^2}{AD^2}),$$where $R$ is the radius of $w$. We can solve for $AF^2$ once we find the other values.

After some computation, R $= \frac{7}{\sqrt{3}}$, AD^2 $= \frac{225}{64}$, and A’E^2 $= \frac{4}{3}$. Plugging in these values into the equation, we find that $AF^2 = \frac{900}{19} \rightarrow \boxed{919}$.
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...since when was AIME #15 trivial by a few olympiad lemmas

A problem from Russia 2009 (also in EGMO!) tells us that $AF$ is a symmedian of $\triangle ABC$. EGMO Lemma 4.26 then tells us $\triangle ABF$ and $\triangle AMC$ are similar, where $M$ is the midpoint of $BC$. Observe that $$AM^2 = \frac{50+18-49}4 = \frac{19}4,$$so now $$\frac{AC^2}{AK^2} = \frac{AM^2}{AB^2} \implies \frac 9{AK^2} = \frac{\frac{19}4}{25} \implies AF^2 = \frac{900}{19},$$yielding the answer as $\boxed{919}$.
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HamstPan38825 wrote:
...since when was AIME #15 trivial by a few olympiad lemmas

A problem from Russia 2009 (also in EGMO!) tells us that $AF$ is a symmedian of $\triangle ABC$. EGMO Lemma 4.26 then tells us $\triangle ABF$ and $\triangle AMC$ are similar, where $M$ is the midpoint of $BC$. Observe that $$AM^2 = \frac{50+18-49}4 = \frac{19}4,$$so now $$\frac{AC^2}{AK^2} = \frac{AM^2}{AB^2} \implies \frac 9{AK^2} = \frac{\frac{19}4}{25} \implies AF^2 = \frac{900}{19},$$yielding the answer as $\boxed{919}$.

how to memorize egmo lemmas (including all the problems :rapid:)
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At this rate HamstPan will perfect the AIME
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samrocksnature wrote:
At this rate HamstPan will perfect the AIME

..as if he can't right now
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bash

skipped a few (trivial) steps but most ppl should understand this oops
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Walk-Through:

$\bullet$ Let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$ and $P$ be the projection of $A$ onto $BC$.
$\bullet$ Angle chasing implies that $EF$ passes through the midpoint of arc $BAC$, so $ABFC$ is harmonic, i.e. $AF$ is the $A$-symmedian of $ABC$.
$\bullet$ Now, isogonality implies $ABF \sim AMC$.
$\bullet$ Heron's implies $[ABC] = \frac{15 \sqrt{3}}{4}$, so $AP = \frac{15 \sqrt{3}}{14}$ and $BP = \frac{65}{14}$.
$\bullet$ Thus, we know $MP = BP - BM = \frac{8}{7}$, and Pythag implies $AM = \frac{\sqrt{931}}{14}= \frac{\sqrt{19}}{2}$.
$\bullet$ Now, similarity ratios finishes.


Remarks: This problem is essentially trivial for anyone who is experienced in Olympiad Geometry, as this definition of the symmedian is well-known. (Also, I just recalled that the median formula exists... ;).)
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Can someone please point out the mistake? Use diagram in post 9. Also just assume that triangle CEB is equilateral (I proved this but prefer not to detail it right now - other posts confirm this result) If the intersection of CE and AF is U, then angle FCU = angle FAE because they subtend the same arc and obviously angle CUF = angle AUE, so triangles CUF and AUE are similar. Hence, CU/AU = FU/EU. But angle FUE = angle CUA, so by SAS triangles CUA and FUE are congruent. Therefore, FE = AC = 3. Next, we have angle CEF = angle CAF, so by SAS triangles CAF and FEC are congruent. This means AF = EC = 7, which is wrong.
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IAmTheHazard
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What is a symmedian part 2
(I know what it is now I just didn't spot it)

One can check that $\angle A=120^\circ$, and since $\angle EDF=90^\circ$ $\overline{DF}$ passes through the arc midpoint of $BC$ that's not $E$. From here miss the fact that this implies $\overline{DF}$ bisects $\angle BFC$ and note that this means $DMEF$ and $ADMT$ are cyclic where $M$ is the midpoint of $\overline{BC}$. Since $AFET$ is cyclic we have $\tfrac{AF}{TE}=\tfrac{DA}{DT}$.
A handy formula tells us $AD=\tfrac{15}{8}$ so now we calculate $DT$. Since $BD=\tfrac{35}{8}$ and $BM=\tfrac{7}{2}$ we have $DM=\tfrac{7}{8}$. Further $\triangle CMT$ is 30-60-90 so $MT=\tfrac{CM}{\sqrt{3}}=\tfrac{7}{2\sqrt{3}}$. Pythag gives $DT=\tfrac{7\sqrt{19}}{8\sqrt{3}}$. Thus $\tfrac{DA}{DT}=\tfrac{15\sqrt{3}}{7\sqrt{19}}$.
Now $R=\tfrac{abc}{4A}=\tfrac{7}{\sqrt{3}} \implies TE=\tfrac{14}{\sqrt{3}}$, which gives $AF=\tfrac{30}{\sqrt{19}} \implies \boxed{919}$.
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OlympusHero wrote:
Can someone please point out the mistake? Use diagram in post 9. Also just assume that triangle CEB is equilateral (I proved this but prefer not to detail it right now - other posts confirm this result) If the intersection of CE and AF is U, then angle FCU = angle FAE because they subtend the same arc and obviously angle CUF = angle AUE, so triangles CUF and AUE are similar. Hence, CU/AU = FU/EU. But angle FUE = angle CUA, so by SAS triangles CUA and FUE are congruent. Therefore, FE = AC = 3. Next, we have angle CEF = angle CAF, so by SAS triangles CAF and FEC are congruent. This means AF = EC = 7, which is wrong.

Please help with this :(
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Employ Barycentric Coordinates on $\triangle ABC$ with $A=(1,0,0),B=(0,1,0),C=(0,0,1)$. My solution to Russia 2009 tells us that $F=(-a^2:2b^2:2c^2)$. Of course, $$\overrightarrow{AF}=\left(\frac{-a^2}{-a^2+2b^2+2c^2}-1,\frac{2b^2}{-a^2+2b^2+2c^2},\frac{2c^2}{-a^2+2b^2+2c^2}\right)$$so $$|\overrightarrow{AF}|^2=-a^2\left(\frac{2b^2}{-a^2+2b^2+2c^2}\right)\left(\frac{2c^2}{-a^2+2b^2+2c^2}\right)-b^2\left(\frac{2c^2}{-a^2+2b^2+2c^2}\right)\left(\frac{-a^2}{-a^2+2b^2+2c^2}-1\right)-c^2\left(\frac{-a^2}{-a^2+2b^2+2c^2}-1\right)\left(\frac{2b^2}{-a^2+2b^2+2c^2}\right)$$by the barycentric distance formula. Fortunately, the sides of this triangle are small integers and after a bit of computation, we find $AF^2 = \frac{900}{19} \rightarrow \boxed{919}$.
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Firstly, law of cosines gives $\angle A = 120^\circ$. Then $\angle ECB = \angle EAB = 60^\circ$, and. $\angle CEB = 180 - 120 = 60^\circ$, so $\triangle CEB$ is equilateral and thus $CB = BE = EC = 7$. By Stewart's theorem, we can find that $AD = \frac{15}{8}$, so $\frac{15}{8}DE = \frac{21}{8} \cdot \frac{35}{8} \implies DE = \frac{49}{8}$, so $DO = EO = \frac{49}{16}$; then finish either with coordinates or just do #6

Also; writing similarity ratios is hard, #30 ;)
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Copying ikechen's style.

Walkthrough
$\bullet$ Use cosine's law on $\triangle ABC$ to get that $\angle A = 120$.
$\bullet$ Now note that $FD$ bisects $\angle BFC$, since $\angle DFC = 30$.
$\bullet$ By angle bisector theorem we have $BF = 3x, CF = 5x$.
$\bullet$ Now use cosine's law on $\triangle BFC$ to get the value of $x$.
$\bullet$ Now use ptolemy's on $ABFC$ to finish.
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unique but lengthy approach?

motivation
solution
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With the Law of Cosines, we see that $\angle BAC =120^\circ$, hence signalling we could set up coordinates. Let $A=(0,0)$, $B=(5,0)$, and $C = \left(-\frac{3}{2}, \frac{3}{2} \sqrt{3} \right)$. We solve that

\[\omega: \ \left(x-\frac{5}{2} \right)^2 + \left(y-\frac{11}{2\sqrt{3}} \right)^2 = \frac{49}{3},\]
and

\[\overline{BC}: \ y = -\frac{3\sqrt{3}}{13}x +\frac{15\sqrt{3}}{13}\]\[\overline{AE}: \ y = \sqrt{3}x. \]
Thus, we get $D=\left(\frac{15}{16}, \frac{15\sqrt{3}}{16} \right)$ and $E=(4,4\sqrt{3}).$ This means that $M$, the center of $\gamma$, has coordinates $\left(\frac{79}{32}, \frac{79\sqrt{3}}{32} \right)$. Hence,

\[\gamma: \ \left(x-\frac{79}{32} \right)^2 + \left(y-\frac{79\sqrt{3}}{32} \right)^2 = \frac{2401}{256}\]\[\implies F = \left(\frac{15}{19}, \frac{75\sqrt{3}}{19} \right).\]
The desired result is $AF^2 = \frac{900}{19} \implies \boxed{919}$.

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