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k i Adding contests to the Contest Collections
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k i Zero tolerance
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N May 4, 2019 by NoDealsHere
Source: Use your common sense! (enough is enough)
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K.N   20
N Jul 9, 2022 by Mahdi_Mashayekhi
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Let $ABC$ be an arbitrary triangle. Let $E,E$ be two points on $AB,AC$ respectively such that their distance to the midpoint of $BC$ is equal. Let $P$ be the second intersection of the triangles $ABC,AEF$ circumcircles . The tangents from $E,F$ to the circumcircle of $AEF$ intersect each other at $K$. Prove that : $\angle KPA = 90$
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Nice geomerty
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Source: Iranian 3rd round 2016 first geometry exam problem 2
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Let $ABC$ be an arbitrary triangle. Let $E,E$ be two points on $AB,AC$ respectively such that their distance to the midpoint of $BC$ is equal. Let $P$ be the second intersection of the triangles $ABC,AEF$ circumcircles . The tangents from $E,F$ to the circumcircle of $AEF$ intersect each other at $K$. Prove that : $\angle KPA = 90$
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First a trivial Lemma:

consider two arbitrary lines $\ell_1,\ell_2$ and consider three arbitrary points $A,B,C$ then let $A_1,A_2$ be the projections of $A$ on $\ell_1,\ell_2$ respectively and let $A'$ be the midpoint of it. we define $B',C'$ similarly then $A',B',C'$ are collinear if and if only $A,B,C$ are collinear.

Proof:
it's so easy just observe that using vectors and thales theorem we have $\overrightarrow{A'B'}=\frac{1}{2}(\overrightarrow{A_1B_1}+\overrightarrow{A_2B_2}),\dots\Longleftrightarrow \frac{A_1B_1}{A_2B_2}=\frac{B_1C_1}{B_2C_2}$.

Back to original problem:

Let the perpendiculars from $E,F$ to $AC,AB$ intersect $AB,AC$ at $B',C'$ respectively and $H$ be the orthocenter of $AB'C'$, $Q,M$ the midpoint of $EF,BC$ and $T,S$ be the antipode of $A$ WRT $\odot(AB'C'),\odot(ABC)$ respectively. note that $K$ is midpoint of $B'C'$ and $K,T,H$ are collinear (well known). Let $TK$ cut $\odot(AB'C')$ again at $P'$ since $\angle TP'A=90$ we get that $P'\in \odot(AH)$ now from the lemmma for two lines $AB,AC$ and three collinear points $Q,M,K$ we deduce that $S\in TP$ hence $P'\in \odot(ABC)\Longrightarrow P=P'$.
Q.E.D
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hem ,Q,M,K colinear not Q,M,T and this cost my time one hour :mad:
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I will post the key Lemma

It's fairly straight forward after this :) (For starters, see that sine rule will work nicely after this)
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what is antipode, can someone tell me?
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Reynan wrote:
what is antipode, can someone tell me?
The antipode of a point is the point which is diametrically opposite to it.
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Solution for iranians; :)
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solution in persian language.pdf (36kb)
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madmathlover wrote:
Reynan wrote:
what is antipode, can someone tell me?
The antipode of a point is the point which is diametrically opposite to it.

can you tell me more clearly? what is diametrically opposite? sorry i am noob:(
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Reynan wrote:
madmathlover wrote:
Reynan wrote:
what is antipode, can someone tell me?
The antipode of a point is the point which is diametrically opposite to it.

can you tell me more clearly? what is diametrically opposite? sorry i am noob:(

Let $\Omega$ be a circle.$AA_{1}$ is a diameter of the circle.Then $A_{1}$ is diametrically opposite to $A$ and vice versa.
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Any different solution?
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Let $U,V$ denote midpoints of segments $A'B,A'C$ where $A'$ is antipode of $A$ WRT $\odot(AEF).$

Since $\Delta EUM$ and $\Delta MVF$ are congruent, it follows that $\angle A'BE=\angle A'CF$ and from here it follows that $\Delta EBA' \sim \Delta A'CF.$ But recall that $P$ is center of spiral similarity mapping $BE \mapsto FC$ hence $\Delta PEB \sim \Delta PFC.$ On account of these 2 similarities it follows that $$\frac{PE}{PF}=\frac{EB}{FC}=\frac{EA'}{A'F}$$Hence quadrilateral $PEA'F$ is harmonic, so it follows that $P,A',K$ are collinear, as desired.
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Problem. Let $ABC$ be a triangle inscribed in circle $(O)$ with median $AM$. $E,F$ lie on $CA,AB$ such that $ME=NF$. The tangents at $E,F$ of $(AEF)$ interesect at $S$. $(AEF)$ cuts $(O)$ again at $G$. Prove that $\angle AGS=90^\circ$.

Proof. Let $N$ be the midpoint of $EF$ then $M,N,S$ are collinear. The tangents at $B,C$ of $(O)$ intersect at $T$. The spiral similarity center $G$ transform $N,E,F,S$ to $M,B,C,T$, reps. We get $\angle GST=\angle GNM=\angle GMT$ so $GSMT$ is cyclic. Combine with property of symmedian we get angles chasing $$\angle BGT=\angle MGC=\angle BMG-\angle MCG=\angle BMN-\angle GMN-\angle MCG=\angle BMN-\angle GCE-\angle MCG=\angle TMN-90^\circ-\angle BCA=180^\circ-\angle SGT-90^\circ-(180^\circ-\angle BGA)=\angle BGT+\angle SGA-90^\circ.$$We deduce $\angle AGS=90^\circ$.
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General problem. Let $ABC$ be a triangle inscribed in circle $(O)$. $M$ is a point on perpendicular bisector of $BC$ and inside triangle $ABC$. $E,F$ lie on $CA,AB$ such that $ME=MF$. $N$ lie inside triangle $AEF$ such that $\triangle NEF\sim\triangle MBC$. $(K)$ is circumcircle of triangle $AEF$. The tangents at $E,F$ of circles $(KNE),(KNF)$ interesect at $S$. $(K)$ cuts $(O)$ again at $G$. Prove that $\angle AGS=90^\circ$.

Proof
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My solution
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Let $M$ be the midpoint of $EF,O$ be the center of $(PAFE),$ and $Q\neq P$ be the intersection of $PK$ with $(PAFE).$

Lemma 1: If $A,B,C,D$ are points such that $AC\cap BD=X,$ then $(ACX)\cap (ABX)=P\neq X$ is the spiral center sending $AB$ to $CD.$

Proof: Well known. $\Box$

By Lemma 1, the spiral similarity $\phi$ sending $EF$ to $BC$ is centered at $P,$ so let $\phi(Q)=Q'$ and $\phi(M)=M'.$ Since $PQ$ is the $P$-symmedian chord in $\triangle PEF,$ it's well known that $POMQ$ is cyclic; however, $O$ also lies on $MM',$ so $O,Q,Q'$ have to be collinear again due to Lemma 1. Now it suffices to show that $A,Q,Q'$ are collinear, but this is trivial:
$$\measuredangle EAQ=\measuredangle EFQ=\measuredangle BCQ'=\measuredangle BAQ'=\measuredangle EAQ'$$from $\phi(\triangle EFQ)=\triangle BCQ',$ so we're done. $\blacksquare$
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If $ AT $ is diameter of circle $AEF$ we claim that $\angle {TBA} =\angle {TCA} $ .
Proof of the claim : if it's not happen ; get $L , L'$ such that $\angle{TBL} = \angle{TCA} , \angle{TCL'} = \angle{TBA} , \angle{TLB} = \angle{TL'C} = 90 $
It's easy to check that $ME = MF = ML = ML'$ and $ \triangle {TEL} \sim \triangle{TFL'} $
so we can check that $ \triangle {ETF} \cong \triangle {L'TL} $ so $BT=CT$ and it get us $\angle{B} =\angle{C}$ , and the claim is proved .
know from the claim we know $\frac{TE}{TF} =\frac {BE}{CF} = \frac {PE}{PF} $ so $(EF,PT)=-1$ , so $P , T , K $ are collinear $\blacksquare$
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Arefe wrote:
If $ AT $ is diameter of circle $AEF$ we claim that $\angle {TBA} =\angle {TCA} $ .
Proof of the claim : if it's not happen ; get $L , L'$ such that $\angle{TBL} = \angle{TCA} , \angle{TCL'} = \angle{TBA} , \angle{TLB} = \angle{TL'C} = 90 $
It's easy to check that $ME = MF = ML = ML'$ and $ \triangle {TEL} \sim \triangle{TFL'} $
so we can check that $ \triangle {ETF} \cong \triangle {L'TL} $ so $BT=CT$ and it get us $\angle{B} =\angle{C}$ , and the claim is proved .
know from the claim we know $\frac{TE}{TF} =\frac {BE}{CF} = \frac {PE}{PF} $ so $(EF,PT)=-1$ , so $P , T , K $ are collinear $\blacksquare$

i dont find it's easy to check that $ME=MF=ML=ML'$, hope that someone can make it easy to understand.
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xst wrote:
Arefe wrote:
If $ AT $ is diameter of circle $AEF$ we claim that $\angle {TBA} =\angle {TCA} $ .
Proof of the claim : if it's not happen ; get $L , L'$ such that $\angle{TBL} = \angle{TCA} , \angle{TCL'} = \angle{TBA} , \angle{TLB} = \angle{TL'C} = 90 $
It's easy to check that $ME = MF = ML = ML'$ and $ \triangle {TEL} \sim \triangle{TFL'} $
so we can check that $ \triangle {ETF} \cong \triangle {L'TL} $ so $BT=CT$ and it get us $\angle{B} =\angle{C}$ , and the claim is proved .
know from the claim we know $\frac{TE}{TF} =\frac {BE}{CF} = \frac {PE}{PF} $ so $(EF,PT)=-1$ , so $P , T , K $ are collinear $\blacksquare$

i dont find it's easy to check that $ME=MF=ML=ML'$, hope that someone can make it easy to understand.

oh, i understand, it's a litte lemma.

but you don't need to make $L$ and $L'$, when you line $TB$, $TC$ and make their midpoints X, Y

you can easily find that $\triangle MXE \cong \triangle MYF$, then we get $\angle XBE = \angle YCF$.
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Let $ABC$ be an arbitrary triangle. Let $E,E$ be two points on $AB,AC$ respectively such that their distance to the midpoint of $BC$ is equal. Let $P$ be the second intersection of the triangles $ABC,AEF$ circumcircles . The tangents from $E,F$ to the circumcircle of $AEF$ intersect each other at $K$. Prove that : $\angle KPA = 90$

Here let take $F \in AB$ and $ E \in AC$
Let $M$ and $N$ midpoints of $BC$ and $EF$ respectively. Let $l$ the angle bisector of $\angle FPC$ (which is also the angle bissector of $\angle BPE$) Let $\phi$ the inversion centered at $P$ radius $\sqrt{PF.PC}$ followed by a reflection through $l$. Since there's a spiral similarity on P who takes $\triangle PEF$ on $\triangle PBC$ then $\phi (F)= C$ and $\phi (E)= B$. Let $M'$ the second intersection of $PK$ with $(PEF)$. So $\phi (M)= M'$. Let $N' \in (PBC)$ such that $PBN'C$ is harmonic quadrilateral. Then $\phi (N)=N'$. Since theres a spiral similarity centered at $P$ who takes $\triangle PFB$ on $\triangle PM'N'$, then $\angle PBF=\angle PN'M'$ which give us that $A, M', N'$ collinear. Let $A'$ the intersection of $EF$ and $BC$ ($\phi (A)=A'$). So we have $PA'MN$ cyclic, then $\angle MPA'= \angle MNA'= \frac{\pi}{2}$ so $\angle M'PA = \frac{\pi}{2}$ .
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I'll post my solution, which is similar to the solutions above.

Let $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of $BC$ and $EF$ respectively. Since $PK$ is the $P-$symmedian in $\triangle PEF$ and $P$ is the center of spiral similarity that maps $(E,N,F)\mapsto(B,M,C)$, $$\measuredangle KPF=\measuredangle EPN=\measuredangle(PE,PN)=\measuredangle(BE,MN).$$Since $APEF$ is cyclic, $$\measuredangle FPA=\measuredangle FEA=\measuredangle(EF,EA)=\measuredangle(EF,BE).$$Therefore, $$\measuredangle KPA=\measuredangle KPF+\measuredangle FPA=\measuredangle(BE,MN)+\measuredangle(EF,BE)=\measuredangle(EF,MN)=90^\circ.$$
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pair E = D[1], F = D[0], N = midpoint(E--F);
pair P = (C*E-B*F)/(C+E-B-F);
path w = circumcircle(A, E, F);
pair O = circumcenter(A, E, F);
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Mahdi_Mashayekhi
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Let $N$ be midpoint of $EF$ and $NK$ meet $AB$ at $Z$ and $T$ be midpoint of arc $EF$ in $AEF$ and $S$ be midpoint of arc $BC$ in $ABC$.
Note that $PK$ is symmedian in $PEF$ so $\angle FPK = \angle EPN$ so we need to prove $\angle EZN = \angle EPN$ or $PZNE$ is cyclic. Note that $\angle EBP = \angle ABP = \angle ACP = \angle FCP$ and $\angle AFP = \angle AEP$ so $PEB$ and $PFC$ are similar so $P$ sends $EF$ to $BC$. Note that $A,T,S$ are collinear so $PTS$ and $PEB$ are similar and Note that $PNT$ and $PMS$ are similar so $\angle PNZ = \angle PTA = \angle PEA = \angle PEZ$ so $PZNE$ is cyclic and we're Done.
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