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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.

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[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:
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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.

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Interesting inequalities
sqing   5
N 44 minutes ago by lbh_qys
Source: Own
Let $ a,b,c\geq  0 $ and $  ab+bc+ca+abc=4$ . Prove that
$$k(a+b+c) -ab-bc\geq 4\sqrt{k(k+1)}-(k+4)$$Where $ k\geq \frac{16}{9}. $
$$ \frac{16}{9}(a+b+c) -ab-bc\geq  \frac{28}{9}$$
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sqing
Today at 3:36 AM
lbh_qys
44 minutes ago
Inequality while on a trip
giangtruong13   7
N an hour ago by arqady
Source: Trip
I find this inequality while i was on a trip, it was pretty fun and i have some new experience:
Let $a,b,c \geq -2$ such that: $a^2+b^2+c^2 \leq 8$. Find the maximum: $$A= \sum_{cyc} \frac{1}{16+a^3}$$
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giangtruong13
Apr 12, 2025
arqady
an hour ago
Quad formed by orthocenters has same area (all 7's!)
v_Enhance   34
N an hour ago by Jupiterballs
Source: USA January TST for the 55th IMO 2014
Let $ABCD$ be a cyclic quadrilateral, and let $E$, $F$, $G$, and $H$ be the midpoints of $AB$, $BC$, $CD$, and $DA$ respectively. Let $W$, $X$, $Y$ and $Z$ be the orthocenters of triangles $AHE$, $BEF$, $CFG$ and $DGH$, respectively. Prove that the quadrilaterals $ABCD$ and $WXYZ$ have the same area.
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v_Enhance
Apr 28, 2014
Jupiterballs
an hour ago
Finding all possible solutions of
egeyardimli   0
2 hours ago
Prove that if there is only one solution.
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egeyardimli
2 hours ago
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Inequality with a,b,c
GeoMorocco   3
N 2 hours ago by arqady
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Let $   a,b,c   $ be positive real numbers such that : $   ab+bc+ca=3   $ . Prove that : $$\frac{\sqrt{1+a^2}}{1+ab}+\frac{\sqrt{1+b^2}}{1+bc}+\frac{\sqrt{1+c^2}}{1+ca}\ge \sqrt{\frac{3(a+b+c)}{2}}$$
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GeoMorocco
Apr 11, 2025
arqady
2 hours ago
Two sets
steven_zhang123   4
N 3 hours ago by GeoMorocco
Given \(0 < b < a\), let
\[
A = \left\{ r \, \middle| \, r = \frac{a}{3}\left(\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} + \frac{1}{z}\right) + b\sqrt[3]{xyz}, \quad x, y, z \in \left[1, \frac{a}{b}\right] \right\},
\]and
\[
B = \left[2\sqrt{ab}, a + b\right].
\]
Prove that \(A = B\).
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steven_zhang123
3 hours ago
GeoMorocco
3 hours ago
Parallelograms and concyclicity
Lukaluce   26
N 3 hours ago by AshAuktober
Source: EGMO 2025 P4
Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with incentre $I$ and $AB \neq AC$. Let lines $BI$ and $CI$ intersect the circumcircle of $ABC$ at $P \neq B$ and $Q \neq C$, respectively. Consider points $R$ and $S$ such that $AQRB$ and $ACSP$ are parallelograms (with $AQ \parallel RB, AB \parallel QR, AC \parallel SP$, and $AP \parallel CS$). Let $T$ be the point of intersection of lines $RB$ and $SC$. Prove that points $R, S, T$, and $I$ are concyclic.
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Lukaluce
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AshAuktober
3 hours ago
Why is the old one deleted?
EeEeRUT   3
N 3 hours ago by NicoN9
Source: EGMO 2025 P1
For a positive integer $N$, let $c_1 < c_2 < \cdots < c_m$ be all positive integers smaller than $N$ that are coprime to $N$. Find all $N \geqslant 3$ such that $$\gcd( N, c_i + c_{i+1}) \neq 1$$for all $1 \leqslant i \leqslant m-1$

Here $\gcd(a, b)$ is the largest positive integer that divides both $a$ and $b$. Integers $a$ and $b$ are coprime if $\gcd(a, b) = 1$.
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EeEeRUT
Today at 1:33 AM
NicoN9
3 hours ago
A set with seven elements
steven_zhang123   0
3 hours ago
Let \(A = \{a_1, a_2, \ldots, a_7\}\) be a set with seven elements, where each element is a positive integer not exceeding \(26\). Prove that there exist positive integers \(t, m\) (\(1 \leq t < m \leq 7\)) such that the equation
\[
x_1 + x_2 + \cdots + x_t = x_{t+1} + x_{t+2} + \cdots + x_m
\]has a solution in the set \(A\), and \(x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m\) are all distinct.
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steven_zhang123
3 hours ago
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A Characterization of Rectangles
buratinogigle   1
N 3 hours ago by lbh_qys
Source: VN Math Olympiad For High School Students P8 - 2025
Prove that if a convex quadrilateral $ABCD$ satisfies the equation
\[
(AB + CD)^2 + (AD + BC)^2 = (AC + BD)^2,
\]then $ABCD$ must be a rectangle.
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buratinogigle
Today at 1:35 AM
lbh_qys
3 hours ago
A Segment Bisection Problem
buratinogigle   1
N 4 hours ago by Giabach298
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In triangle $ABC$, let the incircle $\omega$ touch sides $BC, CA, AB$ at $D, E, F$, respectively. Let $P$ lie on the line through $D$ perpendicular to $BC$. Let $Q, R$ be the intersections of $PC, PB$ with $EF$, respectively. Let $K, L$ be the projections of $R, Q$ onto line $BC$. Let $M, N$ be the second intersections of $DQ, DR$ with the incircle $\omega$. Let $S$ be the intersection of $KM$ and $LN$. Prove that the line $DS$ bisects segment $QR$.
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buratinogigle
Today at 1:36 AM
Giabach298
4 hours ago
2017 PAMO Shortlsit: Power of a prime is a sum of cubes
DylanN   3
N 4 hours ago by AshAuktober
Source: 2017 Pan-African Shortlist - N2
For which prime numbers $p$ can we find three positive integers $n$, $x$ and $y$ such that $p^n = x^3 + y^3$?
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DylanN
May 5, 2019
AshAuktober
4 hours ago
Hard number theory
Hip1zzzil   14
N 4 hours ago by bonmath
Source: FKMO 2025 P6
Positive integers $a, b$ satisfy both of the following conditions.
For a positive integer $m$, if $m^2 \mid ab$, then $m = 1$.
There exist integers $x, y, z, w$ that satisfies the equation $ax^2 + by^2 = z^2 + w^2$ and $z^2 + w^2 > 0$.
Prove that there exist integers $x, y, z, w$ that satisfies the equation $ax^2 + by^2 + n = z^2 + w^2$, for each integer $n$.
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Hip1zzzil
Mar 30, 2025
bonmath
4 hours ago
Constant Angle Sum
i3435   6
N 4 hours ago by bin_sherlo
Source: AMASCIWLOFRIAA1PD (mock oly geo contest) P3
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with circumcircle $\Omega$, $A$-angle bisector $l_A$, and $A$-median $m_A$. Suppose that $l_A$ meets $\overline{BC}$ at $D$ and meets $\Omega$ again at $M$. A line $l$ parallel to $\overline{BC}$ meets $l_A$, $m_A$ at $G$, $N$ respectively, so that $G$ is between $A$ and $D$. The circle with diameter $\overline{AG}$ meets $\Omega$ again at $J$.

As $l$ varies, show that $\angle AMN + \angle DJG$ is constant.

MP8148
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i3435
May 11, 2021
bin_sherlo
4 hours ago
IMO Shortlist 2008, Geometry problem 3
April   47
N Jan 15, 2025 by Maximilian113
Source: IMO Shortlist 2008, Geometry problem 3
Let $ ABCD$ be a convex quadrilateral and let $ P$ and $ Q$ be points in $ ABCD$ such that $ PQDA$ and $ QPBC$ are cyclic quadrilaterals. Suppose that there exists a point $ E$ on the line segment $ PQ$ such that $ \angle PAE = \angle QDE$ and $ \angle PBE = \angle QCE$. Show that the quadrilateral $ ABCD$ is cyclic.

Proposed by John Cuya, Peru
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IMO Shortlist 2008, Geometry problem 3
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Source: IMO Shortlist 2008, Geometry problem 3
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We will prove AD,PQ,BC are concurrent.

Step1 : PQ is tangent to AED and BEC.
∠PEB = ∠180 - ∠EBP - ∠EPB = ∠QCB - ∠QCE = ∠ECB.
we can prove the rest with same approach.

Step2 : AD,PQ,BC are concurrent.
Let PQ and BC meet at S. SQ.SP = SC.SB = SE^2
Let PQ and AD meet at K. KQ.KP = KD.KA = KE^2
with some calculation and algebra stuff we can prove K is S.

we're Done.
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Mahdi_Mashayekhi
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The algebra part:
Let's assume there exist both S,K such that SE^2 = SQ.SP and KE^2 = KQ.KP
Let PE = y, EQ = x, QS = a and SK = z.
1 - we have a(a+x+y) = (a+x)^2 which when we expand gives ay = ax + x^2.
2 - we also have (z+a)(z+a+x+y) = (z+a+x)^2 which when we expand gives zy = zx so we mast have x = y but then by first part we have x = y = 0 so we don't have both S and K.
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https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/872490629714808853/946905137660719134/unknown.png

I don't think anyone has posted this solution before.

Let the circumcircles of $APE$ and $DQE$ intersect at $R$, and let the circumcircles of $BPE$ and $CQE$ intersect at $S$. Notice that $\overline{RE}$ bisects $\angle PRQ$ and $\overline{SE}$ bisects $\angle PSQ$. We solve the following stronger problem:
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Let $P$ and $Q$ be points, and let $E$ be a point on segment $PQ$. Let $R$ and $S$ be points on the Apollonius circle $\omega$ of $P$ and $Q$ passing through $E$. Let $A$ be on the circumcircle of $\triangle PER$ and let $D$ be on the circumcircle of $\triangle QER$ such that $PADQ$ is cyclic. Prove that $\overline{AD}$ passes through the circumcenter $O$ of $\omega$.
By length chasing, $OP \cdot OQ=OE^2$. Consider an inversion about $\omega$. It sends $P$ to $Q$, so the circumcircle of $PADQ$ goes to itself. Thus, $A$ and $D$ swap under inversion, so $A$, $D$, and $O$ are collinear.
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Consider the equivalent problem after inverting at $E$. Then $PQAD$ and $PQBC$ are both isosceles trapezoids by the angle condition, so $ABCD$ must also be an isosceles trapezoid. $\square$

Remark: This solution has the same idea as the one that proves that $(EAD)$ is tangent to $PQ$ and so on.
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My first inversion sol :)
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Invert at E with arbitrary radius. We have A'P'Q'=A'P'E=PAE=QDE=D'Q'E=D'Q'P'; in particular, since A'D'P'Q' is cyclic, it is an islsceles trapezoid, and similarly B'C'Q'P is, too. Now, noting that A with D and B with C are symmetric about the perp. bisector of P'Q', A'B'C'D' is also a cyclicislscelestrapezoid; in particular, inverting back through E gives ABCD is cyclic.
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I think we can make the problem easier: i claim prooving existance of such a point E for cyclic ABCD is enough.
for the existance it suffices to take E the point of tangancy of the circle through A and D that touches line PQ, this point works cause of a simple angle chase and if you can consider (AD) inter (BC) and use PoP you can prove that this E also works for PQPC, we are left with the case when AD is parallele to BC but that case is pretty obvious
for the claim, let's suppose ABCD is not cyclic, take D' the intersection of (ABC) with (APQ), notice that E of ABCD is the same as the E of ABCD' (because BPQC uniquely determines E in both cases), from here you get angles EDQ = EAQ = ED'Q which is a contradiction (it implies E is either P or Q which means P=Q and u get an easy case)
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Let line $(AE)$ cut circle $(APQD)$ again at $A^*$. Define $B^*$, $C^*$ and $D^*$ similarly.

The angle conditions then rewrite as $(B^*C^*)\parallel (PQ)\parallel (A^*D^*)$, with $PC^*B^*Q$ and $PD^*A^*Q$ both being isosceles trapezoids. In particular, $A^*B^*C^*D^*$ itself must be an isosceles trapezoid, and is thus a cyclic quadrilateral.

Since the negative inversion at $E$ fixing both circles swaps $X$ and $X^*$ for $X=A$, $B$, $C$ and $D$, we have that $ABCD$ is also cyclic, as desired.

$\square$
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Invert about $E$. Then let the image of $X$ under inversion be $X'$. Clearly $\angle A'P'Q' = \angle A'Q'P',$ so $A'P'Q'D'$ is an isoceles trapezoid with $A'D' \parallel P'Q'$. Similarly, $B'P'Q'C'$ is an isosceles trapezoid with $B'C' \parallel P'Q'$. Both of these, of course, are symmetric about the perpendicular bisector of $P'Q'$. Now observe that
the perpendicular bisector of $P'Q'$ is also that of $A'D'$ and $B'C'$, and this is enough to imply that $A'D'C'B'$ is an isosceles trapezoid and is therefore cyclic, so $ABCD$ is cyclic as well. $\square$
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Upon inversion at $E$ it is easy to see $PQDA,QPBC$ must be sent to cyclic isosceles trapezoids, so $ABCD$ is as well which finishes.
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Let $A'$, $D'$ be the second intersections of $(PQDA)$ with lines $AE$ and $DE$ respectively. Note that by the angle condition, $\measuredangle A'AP = \measuredangle QDD'$.
$\measuredangle ADE = \measuredangle ADQ + \measuredangle QDD' = \measuredangle EA'Q + \measuredangle A'AP = \measuredangle EA'Q + \measuredangle A'QE = \measuredangle A'EQ = \measuredangle AEP \implies PQ$ is tangent to $(ADE)$.

Let $X=AD \cap PQ$, and let $X'$ be the reflection of $E$ across $X$. Since $XE$ is tangent to $(ADE)$, we have $XE^2=XA \cdot XD=XP \cdot XQ \implies (P,Q;E,X')=-1$.
Similarly, if we let $Y=BC \cap PQ$ and $Y'$ be the reflection of $E$ across $Y$, we get that $YE^2=YB \cdot YC$ and $(P,Q;E,Y')=-1$. So $X'=Y' \implies X=Y$, so $XA \cdot XD = XC \cdot XB \implies A,B,C,D$ are concyclic.
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first, since $APQD$ is cyclic and $PAE=QDE$, we get that $AEP=ADE$
similarly, $BEP=BCE$, so $PQ$ is tangent to both the circumcircle of $AED$ and the circumcircle of $BEC$.
let $PQ$ intersect $AD$ and $BC$ at $X$ and $Y$, and $XA*XD=XE^2$ and $YB*YC=YE^2$
also, $XA*XD=XP*XQ$ and $YB*YC=YP*YQ$
then, $XE^2=XP*XQ$ and $YE^2=YP*YQ$ so we can solve that $X=Y$
then, since $AD$ and $BC$ intersect on the radical axis, $XA*XD=XB*XC$ and $\frac{XA}{XB}=\frac{XC}{XD}$ so $ABCD$ are concyclic
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Notice that $$\angle EBC = \angle PBC - \angle PBE = 180^\circ - \angle PQC - \angle QCE = \angle QEC.$$Therefore $(\triangle EBC)$ is tangent to $PQ.$ Similarly $(\triangle EAD)$ is tangent to $PQ.$

Now, let $X=AD \cap PQ, Y=BC \cap PQ.$ If any of $X, Y$ do not exist then it is easy to show by symmetry that $AB \parallel BC$ and then $ABCD$ is an isosceles trapezoid, done. Thus assume that $X, Y$ exist.

By PoP $$XP \cdot XQ = XA \cdot XD = KE^2 = YB \cdot YC = YP \cdot YQ.$$Therefore either $X \equiv Y$ or $X, Y$ are on opposite sides relative to the circles. If the former case holds, we are done by PoP. Otherwise, for the sake of a contradiction assume that the latter case holds. Then Clearly $XE=YE,$ and $$XP \cdot XQ = YP \cdot YQ \iff (XE-PE)(XE+QE)=(YE-QE)(YE+PE) \iff QE(XE+YE)=PE(XE+YE).$$Hence $QE=PE,$ so by symmetry $A,D$ are reflections of each other over the perpendicular to $PQ$ at $E,$ and similarly for $B,C$ and thus $AD \parallel BC,$ a contradiction. QED
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