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k a May Highlights and 2025 AoPS Online Class Information
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k i Adding contests to the Contest Collections
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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.
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[quote]$lim_{n\to 1}^{+\infty}\frac{1}{n}-lnn$[/quote]
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An easy number theory problem
TUAN2k8   0
38 minutes ago
Source: Own
Find all positive integers $n$ such that there exist positive integers $a$ and $b$ with $a \neq b$ satifying the condition that,
$1) \frac{a^n}{b} + \frac{b^n}{a}$ is an integer.
$2) \frac{a^n}{b} + \frac{b^n}{a} | a^{10}+b^{10}$.
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TUAN2k8
38 minutes ago
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Polynomial having infinitely many prime divisors
goodar2006   12
N 40 minutes ago by quantam13
Source: Iran 3rd round 2011-Number Theory exam-P1
$P(x)$ is a nonzero polynomial with integer coefficients. Prove that there exists infinitely many prime numbers $q$ such that for some natural number $n$, $q|2^n+P(n)$.

Proposed by Mohammad Gharakhani
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goodar2006
Sep 19, 2012
quantam13
40 minutes ago
Reflected point lies on radical axis
Mahdi_Mashayekhi   4
N 41 minutes ago by SimplisticFormulas
Source: Iran 2025 second round P4
Given is an acute and scalene triangle $ABC$ with circumcenter $O$. $BO$ and $CO$ intersect the altitude from $A$ to $BC$ at points $P$ and $Q$ respectively. $X$ is the circumcenter of triangle $OPQ$ and $O'$ is the reflection of $O$ over $BC$. $Y$ is the second intersection of circumcircles of triangles $BXP$ and $CXQ$. Show that $X,Y,O'$ are collinear.
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Mahdi_Mashayekhi
Apr 19, 2025
SimplisticFormulas
41 minutes ago
IMO Shortlist 2013, Number Theory #3
lyukhson   49
N an hour ago by lakshya2009
Source: IMO Shortlist 2013, Number Theory #3
Prove that there exist infinitely many positive integers $n$ such that the largest prime divisor of $n^4 + n^2 + 1$ is equal to the largest prime divisor of $(n+1)^4 + (n+1)^2 +1$.
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lyukhson
Jul 10, 2014
lakshya2009
an hour ago
Maxi-inequality
giangtruong13   1
N 2 hours ago by giangtruong13
Let $a,b,c >0$ and $a+b+c=2abc$. Find max: $$P= \sum_{cyc} \frac{a+2}{\sqrt{6(a^2+2)}}$$
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giangtruong13
Yesterday at 3:42 PM
giangtruong13
2 hours ago
Inequality with abc=1
tenplusten   10
N 4 hours ago by Adywastaken
Source: JBMO 2011 Shortlist A7
$\boxed{\text{A7}}$ Let $a,b,c$ be positive reals such that $abc=1$.Prove the inequality $\sum\frac{2a^2+\frac{1}{a}}{b+\frac{1}{a}+1}\geq 3$
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tenplusten
May 15, 2016
Adywastaken
4 hours ago
Problem 10
SlovEcience   1
N 5 hours ago by lbh_qys
Let \( x, y, z \) be positive real numbers satisfying
\[ xy + yz + zx = 3xyz. \]Prove that
\[
\sqrt{\frac{x}{3y^2z^2 + xyz}} + \sqrt{\frac{y}{3x^2z^2 + xyz}} + \sqrt{\frac{z}{3x^2y^2 + xyz}} \le \frac{3}{2}.
\]
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SlovEcience
5 hours ago
lbh_qys
5 hours ago
2-var inequality
sqing   2
N 5 hours ago by sqing
Source: Own
Let $ a,b> 0 , ab(a+b+1) =3.$ Prove that$$\frac{1}{a^2}+\frac{1}{b^2}+\frac{24}{(a+b)^2} \geq 8$$$$ \frac{a}{b^2}+\frac{b}{a^2}+\frac{49}{(a+  b)^2} \geq \frac{57}{4}$$Let $ a,b> 0 ,  (a+b)(ab+1) =4.$ Prove that$$\frac{1}{a^2}+\frac{1}{b^2}+\frac{40}{(a+b)^2} \geq 12$$$$\frac{a}{b^2}+\frac{b}{a^2}+\frac{76}{(a+ b)^2}  \geq 21$$
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sqing
May 25, 2025
sqing
5 hours ago
2-var inequality
sqing   10
N 5 hours ago by sqing
Source: Own
Let $ a,b>0 , a^2+b^2-ab\leq 1 . $ Prove that
$$a^3+b^3 -\frac{a^4}{b+1}  -\frac{b^4}{a+1} \leq 1 $$
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sqing
May 27, 2025
sqing
5 hours ago
Circumscribed Quadrilateral
billzhao   17
N Today at 5:56 AM by endless_abyss
Source: USAMO 2004, problem 1
Let $ABCD$ be a quadrilateral circumscribed about a circle, whose interior and exterior angles are at least 60 degrees. Prove that
\[ 
\frac{1}{3}|AB^3 - AD^3| \le |BC^3 - CD^3| \le 3|AB^3 - AD^3|. 
\]
When does equality hold?
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billzhao
Apr 29, 2004
endless_abyss
Today at 5:56 AM
Plz give me the solution
Madunglecha   1
N Today at 4:04 AM by top1vien
For given M
h(n) is defined as the number of which is relatively prime with M, and 1 or more and n or less.
As B is h(M)/M, prove that there are at least M/3 or more N such that satisfying the below inequality
|h(N)-BN| is under 1+sqrt(B×2^((the number of prime factor of M)-3))
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Madunglecha
Today at 1:32 AM
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Today at 4:04 AM
Inspired by qrxz17
sqing   9
N Today at 3:01 AM by sqing
Source: Own
Let $a, b,c>0 ,(a^2+b^2+c^2)^2 - 2(a^4+b^4+c^4) = 27 $. Prove that $$a+b+c\geq 3\sqrt {3}$$
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sqing
Yesterday at 8:50 AM
sqing
Today at 3:01 AM
Interesting inequality
sqing   0
Today at 2:49 AM
Source: Own
Let $  a, b,c>0,b+c\geq 3a$. Prove that
$$ \sqrt{\frac{a}{b+c-a}}-\frac{ 2a^2-b^2-c^2}{(a+b)(a+c)}\geq \frac{2}{5}+\frac{1}{\sqrt 2}$$$$ \frac{3}{2}\sqrt{\frac{a}{b+c-a}}-\frac{ 2a^2-b^2-c^2}{(a+b)(a+c)}\geq \frac{2}{5}+\frac{3}{2\sqrt 2}$$
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sqing
Today at 2:49 AM
0 replies
Inspired by m4thbl3nd3r
sqing   4
N Today at 2:29 AM by sqing
Source: Own
Let $  a, b,c>0,b+c>a$. Prove that$$\sqrt{\frac{a}{b+c-a}}-\frac{2a^2-b^2-c^2}{(a+b)(a+c)}\geq 1$$$$\frac{a}{b+c-a}-\frac{2a^2-b^2-c^2}{(a+b)(a+c)} \geq  \frac{4\sqrt 2}{3}-1$$
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sqing
Yesterday at 3:43 AM
sqing
Today at 2:29 AM
Darij is going to solve Feng's Geometry Problem - Pwn it!
orl   60
N May 11, 2025 by Ilikeminecraft
Source: USAMO 2006, Problem 6, proposed by Zuming Feng
Let $ABCD$ be a quadrilateral, and let $E$ and $F$ be points on sides $AD$ and $BC$, respectively, such that $\frac{AE}{ED} = \frac{BF}{FC}$. Ray $FE$ meets rays $BA$ and $CD$ at $S$ and $T$, respectively. Prove that the circumcircles of triangles $SAE$, $SBF$, $TCF$, and $TDE$ pass through a common point.
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orl
Apr 20, 2006
Ilikeminecraft
May 11, 2025
Darij is going to solve Feng's Geometry Problem - Pwn it!
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Source: USAMO 2006, Problem 6, proposed by Zuming Feng
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Let $ABCD$ be a quadrilateral, and let $E$ and $F$ be points on sides $AD$ and $BC$, respectively, such that $\frac{AE}{ED} = \frac{BF}{FC}$. Ray $FE$ meets rays $BA$ and $CD$ at $S$ and $T$, respectively. Prove that the circumcircles of triangles $SAE$, $SBF$, $TCF$, and $TDE$ pass through a common point.
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Let $P$ be the second intersection point of the circles $(SAE),(SBF)$. We have $\angle APE=\angle ASE=\angle BPF$, and $\angle PAE=\angle PSE=\angle PBF$. This shows that the triangles $PAE,PBF$ are directly similar, and hence the figures $PAED,PBFC$ are also similar. It follows from here that $PAB,PDC$ are similar, meaning that $\angle PDT=\angle PAS=\angle PET$, i.e. $P$ lies on the circle $(TDE)$. In the same way we prove that it lies on $(TCF)$.
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Ok, this is g01ng 2 be teh pwn4ge, you asked for it o_0 lolololol :D

Nice problem, though it doesn't really kick 4ss imho. We are working with directed angles modulo 180° (cuz all teh other angles are l8m). Let $X_{1337}$ be the point of intersection of the lines AD and BC. Let the circumcircles of triangles $X_{1337}AB$ and $X_{1337}CD$ intersect at a point $\Lambda$ apart from $X_{1337}$ (why $\Lambda$? cuz teh letter r00lzorz :P ). Then, $\measuredangle\Lambda BX_{1337}=\measuredangle\Lambda AX_{1337}$, what is equivalent to $\measuredangle\Lambda BC=\measuredangle\Lambda AD$. Similarly, $\measuredangle\Lambda CB=\measuredangle\Lambda DA$. Hence, the triangles $\Lambda BC$ and $\Lambda AD$ are directly similar. The points F and E are corresponding points in these similar triangles, since they lie on the respective sides BC and AD and divide them in the same ratio $\frac{BF}{FC}=\frac{AE}{ED}$. As corresponding points in directly similar triangles form equal angles, this entails $\measuredangle\Lambda FB=\measuredangle\Lambda EA$. This is equivalent to $\measuredangle\Lambda FX_{1337}=\measuredangle\Lambda EX_{1337}$. Thus, the point $\Lambda$ lies on the circumcircle of triangle $X_{1337}EF$.

The rest is trivial using Miquel points. If you are not familiar with Miquel stuff (then j00 are teh n00b :D ), you can do it by angle chasing: Since the point $\Lambda$ lies on the circumcircle of triangle $X_{1337}AB$, we have $\measuredangle\Lambda BA=\measuredangle\Lambda X_{1337}A$. Obviously, $\measuredangle\Lambda X_{1337}A=\measuredangle\Lambda X_{1337}E$. Since the point $\Lambda$ lies on the circumcircle of triangle $X_{1337}EF$, we have $\measuredangle\Lambda X_{1337}E=\measuredangle\Lambda FE$. Thus, $\measuredangle\Lambda BA=\measuredangle\Lambda FE$. In other words, $\measuredangle\Lambda BS=\measuredangle\Lambda FS$. Thus, the point $\Lambda$ lies on the circumcircle of triangle SBF. Similarly, we can prove that the same point $\Lambda$ lies on the circumcircles of triangles SAE, TCF and TDE. Thus, these four circumcircles pass through a common point, what pwnz the level... ehm, problem.

PMFG i sux at writing 1337... [edit: and at being quick :D ]

darij
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darij grinberg wrote:
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PMFG i sux at writing 1337... [edit: and at being quick :D ]
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And this should be "OMFG".
Apart from that, 17 d035 0wn j00r m0m! :D
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mathmanman wrote:
darij grinberg wrote:
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PMFG i sux at writing 1337... [edit: and at being quick :D ]
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And this should be "OMFG".
Apart from that, 17 d035 0wn j00r m0m! :D

101010101 u just g0t PWN3D by my ub4r1337sp54k!!!1111133337777

$\text{OWNED}\to\text{PWNED}$
$\text{OMFG}\to\text{PMFG}$

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lawlers!

I see, kind of a "slide on the keyboard", eh? :P

*cries* 1 g07 0wn3d.. :surrender:



Nevermind, I'll stop this spam now.
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What is scarier is that beneath all the L33tsp33k, there's some really clever maths going on. Wonder what the IMO markers would make of a perfect solution written in L33tsp33k? :rotfl:
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That'd be awesome to try!
At our next TST, I'll do it for one of the exercises, we'll see... :P
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Now it becomes absolutely obvious how much a proper notation is important in maths. :D :D
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Centy wrote:
Wonder what the IMO markers would make of a perfect solution written in L33tsp33k? :rotfl:

I think it would basicly depend on how readable it is. If it is still mathematically correct and understandable, it shouldn't be much of a problem. Not long ago, I ended a solution to a problem with a quote from Munchkin, what somewhat irritated the correcter, but it still was 7/7. At the most recent TST, I have defined an operation on graphs called "haxxoring" (really, I had no time and no better word came into my mind :D ) and enclosed a part of my solution which I found unnecessary in a <spam> </spam> tag. Participants should have the right to have some fun on exams. Of course, it starts suxx0ring when all the solution is written in 1337, what makes it hard to read normal words and distinguish between letters and numb3rz.
Centy wrote:
What is scarier is that beneath all the L33tsp33k, there's some really clever maths going on.

Well, may be, but this clever maths is over 100 years old ;) . Actually, it's an application of Miquel points. The basic fact is that four lines in the plane enclose four triangles, and that the circumcircles of these triangles have a common point; this point is called the Miquel point of the four lines. Now, the whole problem comes down to proving that the Miquel point of the lines AD, BC, AB, EF coincides with the Miquel point of the lines AD, BC, CD, EF; in other words, we have to prove that the circumcircles of triangles $X_{1337}AD$, $X_{1337}BC$ and $X_{1337}EF$ have a common point. This is not only a simpler problem (we can forget about S and T now, the point $X_{1337}$ is much easier to handle), but also known: it is a restatement of http://www.mathlinks.ro/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=68157 .

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darij grinberg wrote:
Not long ago, I ended a solution to a problem with a quote from Munchkin, what somewhat irritated the correcter, but it still was 7/7.
You can't leave us hanging like that now :P I think we're all pretty curious!
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Hikaru79 wrote:
darij grinberg wrote:
Not long ago, I ended a solution to a problem with a quote from Munchkin, what somewhat irritated the correcter, but it still was 7/7.
You can't leave us hanging like that now :P I think we're all pretty curious!

Ok, it was an inequality from the ISL 2005, so I won't post it here. I spent about three hours trying to bash it to death by the standard ugly methods (again I won't get more precise now because it is an ISL problem), finally I found a rather nice solution. I was about to end the writeup with a big "PWNED", but I thought it would be too boring (basicly because I would be not the only one to do that - some guys write that under each of their solutions), so I wrote "... thus the problem is dead, dead, dead, any questions left?" (quote from the Krakzilla - I believe this is called Squidzilla in English - card in Munchkin I; this was translated back from the German translation, so I guess it's not quite authentic).

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That'd be awesome to try!

May I suggest that you teach the basis of L33tsp33k to your deputy leader and leader ? :lol: :P

Don't forget, when it comes to marking your copy, he's kind of your best ally ! :rotfl:
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If AD // BC, easy to prove
If AD isn’t parallel to BC, call the intersection of AD and BC is X
By a well know lemma we have
(XAB), (XEF), (SAE), (SBF) have a common point
(XCD), (XEF), (TED), (TFC) have a common point
To finish the problem, we will prove that:
(XAB), (XEF), (XCD) have a common point
Because: AE/ED = BF/FC (frac{AE}{ED}=frac{BF}{FC}, similar problem 4 in CANADA MO 2003, we get the result
( Denote that (XYZ) is circumcenter of triangle XYZ)

PS: I think the problem in CANADA MO 2003 is strong, and beautiful. I can solve many problem with this lemma. For example: China TST 2006( problem 1 in fouth day)
I’sh that someone can solve problem 5 in VietNam TST 2008 by this lemma, very thanks
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If $ AD // BC$, easy to prove
If $ AD$ isn’t parallel to $ BC$, call the intersection of $ AD$ and $ BC$ is $ X$
By a well know lemma we have
$ (XAB), (XEF), (SAE), (SBF)$ have a common point
$ (XCD), (XEF), (TED), (TFC)$ have a common point
To finish the problem, we will prove that:
$ (XAB), (XEF), (XCD)$ have a common point
Because: $ \frac{AE}{ED} = \frac{BF}{FC}$, similar problem 4 in CANADA MO 2003, we get the result
( Denote that $ (XYZ)$ is circumcircle of triangle $ XYZ$)

PS: I think the problem in CANADA MO 2003 is strong, and beautiful. I can solve many problem with this lemma. For example: China TST 2006( problem 1 in fouth day)
I’sh that someone can solve problem 5 in VietNam TST 2008 by this lemma, very thanks
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