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jlacosta
May 1, 2025
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monving balls in 2018 boxes
parmenides51   1
N 19 minutes ago by venhancefan777
Source: 1st Mathematics Regional Olympiad of Mexico Northwest 2018 P1
There are $2018$ boxes $C_1$, $C_2$, $C_3$,..,$C_{2018}$. The $n$-th box $C_n$ contains $n$ balls.
A move consists of the following steps:
a) Choose an integer $k$ greater than $1$ and choose $m$ a multiple of $k$.
b) Take a ball from each of the consecutive boxes $C_{m-1}$, $C_m$, $C_{m+1}$ and move the $3$ balls to the box $C_{m+k}$.
With these movements, what is the largest number of balls we can get in the box $2018$?
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parmenides51
Sep 6, 2022
venhancefan777
19 minutes ago
inequality
danilorj   0
34 minutes ago
Let $a, b, c$ be nonnegative real numbers such that $a + b + c = 3$. Prove that
\[
\frac{a}{4 - b} + \frac{b}{4 - c} + \frac{c}{4 - a} + \frac{1}{16}(1 - a)^2(1 - b)^2(1 - c)^2 \leq 1,
\]and determine all such triples $(a, b, c)$ where the equality holds.
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danilorj
34 minutes ago
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Imtersecting two regular pentagons
Miquel-point   1
N an hour ago by Edward_Tur
Source: KoMaL B. 5093
The intersection of two congruent regular pentagons is a decagon with sides of $a_1,a_2,\ldots ,a_{10}$ in this order. Prove that
\[a_1a_3+a_3a_5+a_5a_7+a_7a_9+a_9a_1=a_2a_4+a_4a_6+a_6a_8+a_8a_{10}+a_{10}a_2.\]
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Miquel-point
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P,Q,B are collinear
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N an hour ago by Ilikeminecraft
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$H$ is the orthocenter of an acute triangle $ABC$, and let $M$ be the midpoint of $BC$. Suppose $(AH)$ meets $AB$ and $AC$ at $D,E$ respectively. $AH$ meets $DE$ at $P$, and the line through $H$ perpendicular to $AH$ meets $DM$ at $Q$. Prove that $P,Q,B$ are collinear.
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MNJ2357
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Ilikeminecraft
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integrals
FFA21   0
2 hours ago
Source: OSSM Comp'25 P1 (HSE IMC qualification)
Find all continuous functions $f:[1,8]\to R$ that:
$\int_1^2f(t^3)^2dt+2\int_1^2sin(t)f(t^3)dt=\frac{2}{3}\int_1^8f(t)dt-\int_1^2(t^2-sin(t))^2dt$
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Mathematical expectation 1
Tricky123   4
N 2 hours ago by solyaris
X is continuous random variable having spectrum
$(-\infty,\infty) $ and the distribution function is $F(x)$ then
$E(X)=\int_{0}^{\infty}(1-F(x)-F(-x))dx$ and find the expression of $V(x)$

Ans:- $V(x)=\int_{0}^{\infty}(2x(1-F(x)+F(-x))dx-m^{2}$

How to solve help me
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solyaris
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Prove the statement
Butterfly   5
N 2 hours ago by solyaris
Given an infinite sequence $\{x_n\} \subseteq  [0,1]$, there exists some constant $C$, for any $r>0$, among the sequence $x_n$ and $x_m$ could be chosen to satisfy $|n-m|\ge r $ and $|x_n-x_m|<\frac{C}{|n-m|}$.
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N 6 hours ago by Levieee
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Let $f:\mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ be a continuous function . Suppose
\[f(x)=\frac{1}{t} \int^t_0 (f(x+y)-f(y))\,dy\]
$\forall x\in \mathbb{R}$ and all $t>0$ . Then show that there exists a constant $c$ such that $f(x)=cx\ \forall x$
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Levieee
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uniformly continuous of multivariable function
keroro902   1
N Today at 1:42 PM by Mathzeus1024
How can I determine which of the following functions are uniformly continuous on the given domain A?

$f \left( x, y \right) = \frac{x^3 + y^2}{x^2 + y}$ , $A = \left\{ \left( x, y
\right) \in \mathbb m{R}^2 \left|  \right.  \left| y \right| \leq \frac{x^2}{2}
%Error. "nocomma" is a bad command.
, x^2 + y^2 < 1 \right\}$

$g \left( x, y \right) = \frac{y^2 + 4 x^2}{y^2 - 4 x^2 - 1}$, $A = \left\{
\left( x, y \right) \in \mathbb m{R}^2 \left| 0 \leq x^2 - y^2 \leqslant 1
\right\} \right.$
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keroro902
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Mathzeus1024
Today at 1:42 PM
Investigating functions
mikejoe   1
N Today at 1:08 PM by Mathzeus1024
Source: Edwards and Penney
Investigate the function $f(x) = (x-2) \sqrt{x+1}$
Also determine its domain and range.
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mikejoe
Nov 2, 2012
Mathzeus1024
Today at 1:08 PM
functional equation
pratyush   2
N Today at 12:41 PM by Mathzeus1024
For the functional equation $f(x-y)=\frac{f(x)}{f(y)}$, if f ' (0)=p and f ' (5)=q, then prove f ' (-5) = q
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pratyush
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Mathzeus1024
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ISI UGB 2025 P1
SomeonecoolLovesMaths   7
N Today at 12:28 PM by SatisfiedMagma
Source: ISI UGB 2025 P1
Suppose $f \colon \mathbb{R} \longrightarrow \mathbb{R}$ is differentiable and $| f'(x)| < \frac{1}{2}$ for all $x \in \mathbb{R}$. Show that for some $x_0 \in \mathbb{R}$, $f \left( x_0 \right) = x_0$.
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SomeonecoolLovesMaths
May 11, 2025
SatisfiedMagma
Today at 12:28 PM
UMich Math
missionsqhc   1
N Today at 9:27 AM by Mathzeus1024
I was recently accepted into the University of Michigan as a math major. If anyone studies math at UMich or knows anything about the program, could you share your experience? How would you rate the program? I know UMich is well-regarded for math (among many other things) but from my understanding, it is not quite at the level of an MIT or CalTech. What math programs is it comparable to? How does the rigor of the curricula compare to other top math programs? What are the other students like—is there a thriving contest math community? How accessible are research opportunities and graduate-level classes? Are most students looking to get into pure math and become research mathematicians or are most people focused on applied fields?

Also, aside from the math program, how is UMich overall? What were the advantages and disadvantages from being at such a large school? I was admitted to the Residential College (RC) within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. This is supposed to emulate a liberal arts college (while still allowing me access to the resources of a major research university). Could anyone speak on the RC?

How academically-inclined are UMich students? I’ve heard the school is big on sports and school spirit. I am just concerned that there may be a lot of subpar in-state students. How is the climate of Ann Arbor and how is the city in general?

Finally, how is UMich generally regarded? I’m also considering Georgetown. Am I right in viewing the latter as more well-regarded for humanities and the former better-known for STEM?
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missionsqhc
Yesterday at 4:31 PM
Mathzeus1024
Today at 9:27 AM
Integral and Derivative Equation
ahaanomegas   6
N Today at 8:43 AM by Sagnik123Biswas
Source: Putnam 1990 B1
Find all real-valued continuously differentiable functions $f$ on the real line such that for all $x$, \[ \left( f(x) \right)^2 = \displaystyle\int_0^x \left[ \left( f(t) \right)^2 + \left( f'(t) \right)^2 \right] \, \mathrm{d}t + 1990. \]
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ahaanomegas
Jul 12, 2013
Sagnik123Biswas
Today at 8:43 AM
Show Two Segments Meet on AD
bluecarneal   6
N Jan 17, 2014 by jayme
Source: 2011 MMO Problem #4
Let $D$ be the foot of the internal bisector of the angle $\angle A$ of the triangle $ABC$. The straight line which joins the incenters of the triangles $ABD$ and $ACD$ cut $AB$ and $AC$ at $M$ and $N$, respectively.
Show that $BN$ and $CM$ meet on the bisector $AD$.
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bluecarneal
Sep 11, 2011
jayme
Jan 17, 2014
Show Two Segments Meet on AD
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Let $D$ be the foot of the internal bisector of the angle $\angle A$ of the triangle $ABC$. The straight line which joins the incenters of the triangles $ABD$ and $ACD$ cut $AB$ and $AC$ at $M$ and $N$, respectively.
Show that $BN$ and $CM$ meet on the bisector $AD$.
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Let $I$ be the incenter of triangle $ABC$, $O_1$ and $O_2$ the incenters of triangles $ABD$ and $ACD$ respectively.

Clearly, $B -O_1-I$ and $C-O_2-I$.

By the angle bisector theorem applied in triangle $ABI$ with bisector $AO_1$ we get \[AI = \frac{AB \cdot IO_1}{BO_1}\]

Similarly, in triangle $ACI$ we get \[AI = \frac{AC \cdot IO_2}{CO_2}\]

Hence \[ \frac{AB \cdot IO_1}{BO_1} = \frac{AC \cdot IO_2}{CO_2} => \frac{BO_1 \cdot IO_2}{IO_1 \cdot CO_2} =  \frac{AB}{AC}= \frac{BD}{DC}\]

By ceva's theorem, the problem is equivalent to showing \[\frac{AM\cdot BD \cdot CN}{BM\cdot CD \cdot AN} = 1 \leftrightarrow \frac{BD}{DC} = \frac{BM\cdot AN}{AM\cdot CN}   \]

Note that \[\frac{AN}{AM} = \frac{\sin \angle AMN}{\sin \angle ANM}\]

Also, notice that $\angle BO_1M = \angle IO_1O_2 $ and $\angle NO_2C = \angle IO_2O_1$ and therefore by sine law on triangles $BMO_1$ and $CNO_2$ we get \[BM =\frac{\sin \angle IO_1O_2 \cdot BO_1}{\sin \angle AMN}\] and \[CN =\frac{\sin \angle IO_2O_1 \cdot CO_2}{\sin \angle ANM} \] and therefore we obtain \[\frac{BM}{CN} = \frac{\sin \angle IO_1O_2 \cdot BO_1 \cdot \sin \angle ANM}{\sin \angle IO_2O_1 \cdot CO_2 \cdot \sin \angle AMN}= \frac{IO_2 \cdot BO_1 \cdot \sin \angle ANM}{IO_1 \cdot CO_2 \cdot \sin \angle AMN} \]

Hence \[\frac{BM\cdot AN}{AM\cdot CN} = \frac{IO_2 \cdot BO_1}{IO_1 \cdot CO_2 } =  \frac{BD}{DC} \] and we are done.
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Let $I,U,V$ be the incenters of $\triangle ABC,\triangle ABD,\triangle ACD.$ Internal bisectors of $\angle DAB,$ $\angle DAC$ cut $BC$ at $P,Q$ and external bisector of $\angle BAC$ cuts $BC$ at $E.$ Let $EU$ cut $AB,AC,AQ$ at $M',N',V'.$ Since $AI,AE$ also bisect $\angle UAV',$ it follows that $A(U,V',I,E)=-1$ $\Longrightarrow$ $I(U,V',D,E)=-1.$ But, $I(B,C,D,E)=-1,$ thus $IV' \equiv IC'$ $\Longrightarrow$ $V \equiv V',$ $M \equiv M',$ and $N \equiv N'.$ Therefore, if $K \equiv BN \cap CM,$ we have $A(B,C,K,E)=-1$ $\Longrightarrow$ $K \in AD.$
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We denote as $I,\ U,\ V,$ the incenters of the triangles $\vartriangle ABC,\ \vartriangle ABD,\ \vartriangle ACD$ respectively and let be the point $T\equiv AD\cap MN.$

Because of $DU$ bisects the angle $\angle ADB$ and $DU\perp DV,$ we conclude that the points $S\equiv BC\cap MN,\ U,\ T,\ V,$ are in Harmonic Division.

So, the pencil $I.SUTV$ is also Harmonic and then, we have that the points $S,\ B,\ D,\ C,$ are in Harmonic Division.

Hence, from the complete quadrilateral $AMKNBC,$ where $K\equiv BN\cap CM,$ we conclude that $K$ lies on $AD$ and the proof is completed.

Kostas Vittas.
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this problem was shortlisted for the Iberoamerican olympiad 2004, held in Spain... i guess the spanish guys submitted it again for this olympiad :(
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where i can find Mediterran Mathematical Olympiad 2013?
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Dear Mathlinkers,
see
http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=515962
Sincerely
Jean-Louis
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