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how to stay motivated
hgmium   2
N 8 minutes ago by Inaaya
I'm finding prepping for AMC is feeling more and more boring each day (I just don't feel focused while doing problems and I'm always thinking of something else). I had a lot of motivation before, but now it just feels like a chore. Deep down, I still want to get DHR this year, I just don't know how to stay focused. Does anyone have any tips for locking in before it's too late? There's around three months left before AMC 10.
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Compute the limit
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N 33 minutes ago by deeep
Compute the value of the limit
\[
\lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} \frac{1}{n} \left( 1 + \frac{2}{1 + \sqrt{2}} + \frac{3}{1 + \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3}} + \dots + \frac{n}{1 + \sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3} + \dots + \sqrt{n}} \right)
\]
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Mathematical Circles (Russian Experience)
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Has anyone read the book "Mathematical Circles (Russian Experience)?" Is it good for AIME/AMC 10 prep?
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Intermediate Number Theory Course
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N 3 hours ago by jenmelby202
In the Intermediate Number Theory course on AoPS (which I assume is for AIME), is there an alternative book rather than the Intermediate NT book (which doesn't exist) which covers all material from this course?

The thing is, I learn better with books instead of classes.
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What chapters should I read in Vol 1 for amc10.
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I was just wondering, but what chapters should I read in Volume 1? I want to make aime this year, and I feel like Vol 1 should help a lot. Thanks!
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last digit
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Problem GEO A TEST
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N Yesterday at 5:24 PM by aaravdodhia
Problem GEO A TEST
Let \(ABCD\) be a cyclic quadrilateral such that \(AD = BC\). Let \(I = AC \cap BD\), and let \(I_1, I_2\) be the incenters of triangles \(\triangle IAD\) and \(\triangle IBC\), respectively. Let \(X\) and \(Y\) be the midpoints of \(AB\) and \(CD\), respectively. Prove that the segment \(XY\) bisects the segment \(I_1I_2\).
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GEO PROBLEM A TEST
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Let \( \triangle ABC \) have an altitude \( AD \) and a median \( AM \). Points \( K \) and \( L \) lie inside \( \angle BAC \) such that \( \angle BAK = \angle CAL \) and \( \angle AKB = \angle ALC = \dfrac{\pi}{2} \). Prove that the points \( D, M, K, L \) lie on a circle.
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Segment has Length Equal to Circumradius
djmathman   74
N May 22, 2025 by amirhsz
Source: 2014 USAMO Problem 5
Let $ABC$ be a triangle with orthocenter $H$ and let $P$ be the second intersection of the circumcircle of triangle $AHC$ with the internal bisector of the angle $\angle BAC$. Let $X$ be the circumcenter of triangle $APB$ and $Y$ the orthocenter of triangle $APC$. Prove that the length of segment $XY$ is equal to the circumradius of triangle $ABC$.
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Segment has Length Equal to Circumradius
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Let $O_1$ be the center of $(AHC).$ Notice $(ABC)$ and $(AHC)$ are reflections over $\overline{AC},$ and since the reflection of $Y$ over $\overline{AC}$ lies on $(AHC),$ we see $Y$ lies on $(ABC).$ Notice $\overline{AB}\perp\overline{OX},\overline{AP}\perp\overline{O_1X},$ and $\overline{AB}\perp\overline{OO_1}.$ Hence, $$\measuredangle XO_1O=90-\measuredangle(\overline{XO_1},\overline{AC})=\measuredangle PAC=\measuredangle BAP=90-\measuredangle(\overline{AP},\overline{XO})=\measuredangle OXO_1.$$But $$\angle AOY=2\angle ADY=180-2\angle DYC=180-\angle A=\angle O_1OX$$so $\triangle OAY\sim\triangle OO_1X$ and $O$ is the center of the spiral similarity $\overline{XY}\mapsto\overline{O_1A}.$ Therefore, $\triangle AOO_1\cong\triangle YOX.$ $\square$
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Let the midpoints of $AB$ and $AC$ be $M$ and $N$ respectively, the circumcenter of $ABC$ be $O$, the reflections of $O$ and $Y$ over $AC$ be $O_B$ and $Y_1$ respectively, $K = AP \cap OM$, and $T = AP \cap O_BX$.

The Orthocenter Reflection Lemma implies $(ABC)$ and $(AHC)$ are symmetric about $AC$, so $O_B$ is the center of $(AHC)$. Now, because the aforementioned lemma yields $Y_1 \in (AHPC)$, we have $Y \in (ABC)$.

Since $AP$ is the common chord of $(APB)$ and $(AHPC)$, we know $AP \perp O_BX$. Thus, because $XA = XB$ gives $X \in OM$, $$\angle XOO_B = \angle MON = 180^{\circ} - \angle A$$and $$\angle OXO_B = \angle KXT = 90^{\circ} - \angle XKT = \angle MAK = \frac{\angle A}{2}$$which means $OO_B = OX$.

Let $l$ be the perpendicular bisector of $O_BX$. Now, since $OC = OY$ and $$CY \perp AP \perp O_BX$$follows from the orthocenter condition, we know $C$ and $Y$ are symmetric about $l$. Hence, reflection properties imply $$XY = O_BC = OC$$as desired. $\blacksquare$
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Claim 1: $Y\in (ABC)$
Proof: Note that the circle $(AHC)$ is the reflection of $(ABC)$ over line $AC$. Thus, $P'$, the reflection of $P$ over $AC$, lies on $(ABC)$. Since $P$ is the orthocenter of $AYC$, we also have that $Y,A,C,P'$ is cycle, which finally shows that $Y\in (ACP') =(ABC)$ $\square$

Claim 2: $\triangle OXO_1$ is isosceles
Proof: Note that
\[\angle (OX,XO_1) = \angle (AB,AP) = \angle (AP,AC) = \angle (O_1X, OO_1)\]due to perpendicularity conditions $\square$

Claim 3: $YXO_1C$ is an isosceles trapezoid.
Proof: Clearly, $XO_1\perp AP \perp YC\Longrightarrow XO_1\parallel YC$. Additionally, the perpendicular bisectors both pass through $O$ and are parallel, so they must be the same line, and therefore it is an isosceles trapezoid. $\square$

Thus, $XY = O_1C = R$ and we're done. $\blacksquare$.
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this problem is so boring

Let $M$ be the midpoint of arc $BC$ in $(ABC)$, and let $O$ be the circumcenter of $ABC$. We prove that $XYMO$ is a parallelogram, which finishes.
Note that $ABYC$ is cyclic since $\angle ABC = 180 - \angle APC = \angle AYC$.
Claim: $\overline{XO} \parallel \overline{MY}$.

Proof. Note that $\overline{XO} \perp \overline{BC}$, so it is enough to show that $\overline{YM} \perp \overline{BC}$. Indeed, $\angle BAD = \frac{\angle A}{2}$, while $\angle YDA = \angle YCA = 90 - \frac{\angle A}{2}$ since $P$ is the orthocenter in $AYC$. Since $\angle BAD + \angle YDA = 90$, we are done. $\square$

Claim: $\overline{XY} \perp \overline{BC}$.

Proof. Note that $\angle PYM = \angle PYC + \angle CYD = \angle A$, and $\angle PXB=2\angle PAB=\angle A$. Also note that $M$ is the reflection of $P$ over $YC$, hence $PYM$ is isosceles. Since $PXB$ is also isosceles, in fact we have $PXB \sim PYM$. Now by spiral similarity, $\overline{BM} \cap \overline{XY}$ is on $(PXB)$, $(PYC)$ and hence their angle between them is equal to $\angle XPB = 90 - \frac{\angle A}{2}$. Also, $\angle MBC = \frac{A}{2}$ and hence $\overline{XY} \perp \overline{BC}$. $\square$

To finish, note that $\overline{OM} \perp \overline{BC}$ and we are done since $XY$ is parallel to $OM$. $\blacksquare$
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Due to orthocenter reflecting stuff, the circumcircle of $APHC$ is the reflection of the circumcircle of $\triangle ABC$ about $\overline{AC}$. Let $O_1$ and $O_2$ be the centers of $(ABC)$ and $(APC)$, respectively.

Let $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of $\overline{AB}$ and $\overline{AP}$, respectively. Then, clearly, $X$ is the intersection of rays $O_1 M$ and $O_2 N$, since those are the perpendicular bisectors of $\overline{AB}$ and $\overline{AP}$.

Since $\angle XMA = \angle XNA = 90^{\circ}$, it follows that $XMNA$ is cyclic. Letting $T$ be the intersection of $\overline{AC}$ and $\overline{O_1 O_2}$, we have $\angle ATO_2 = 90^{\circ}$ due to symmetry, so $\angle ANO_2 = \angle ATO_2 = 90^{\circ}$, so $ANTO_2$ is cyclic. Thus,
\[ \angle O_1X O_2 = \angle MXN = \angle MAN = \angle CAN = \angle TAN = \angle TO_2 N = \angle O_1 O_2 X\]so $\triangle O_1 X O_2$ is isosceles with $O_1 X = O_1 O_2$ and $\angle O_1XO_2 = \angle O_1 O_2 X = \frac{\angle A}{2}$.

Now, we claim that $\triangle O_1 YX \cong \triangle O_2 A O_1$.

A tiny bit of angle chasing gives us that $\angle YO_1 X = \angle AO_1 O_2$. Since $YO_1 = AO_2$, $O_1 X = O_2 O_1$ and $\angle YO_1 X = \angle AO_1 O_2$, we have $\triangle YO_1 X \cong \triangle AO_1 O_2$ by SAS congruence. Thus, $XY = AO_2 = AO_1 = R$.
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this problem is middle of the line imo :| not too easy, not too hard, not too bashy, not too clean


Let the center of $(ABC)$ be $O$ and the center of $(AHC)$ be $O'$. It is well known that $(ABC)$ and $(AHC)$ are reflections of each other, so $AO=AO'$.

Note that

\[\angle AYC = 180^\circ - \angle APC = 180^\circ - \angle AHC = \angle ABC,\]
hence $Y$ lies on $(ABC)$.

Also, $\overline{OX}$ and $\overline{OO'}$ are perpendicular to $\overline{AB}$ and $\overline{AC}$, respectively. Thus letting $M$ and $N$ be the midpoints of $\overline{AB}$ and $\overline{AC}$ give that $AMON$ is cyclic, which means $\angle MON = \angle XOO' = 180^\circ - \angle BAC$.

Then, notice

\[\angle AOY = 2 \angle ACY = 2 (90^\circ-\angle PAC) = 180^\circ - 2 \angle PAC = 180^\circ - \angle XOO'.\]
This implies that rays $OO'$ and $OX$ can be rotated around $O$ to coincide with rays $OA$ and $OY$, respectively. Hence, we can rotate rays $OO'$ and $OA$ around $O$ to coincide with rays $OX$ and $OY$, giving $\angle AOO' = \angle XOY$.

Finally, realize that

\[\angle OXO' = \angle BAP = \angle CAP = \angle O'XO,\]
so $\triangle OXO'$ is isosceles with $OX=OX'$. Combine this with the aforementioned angle condition and the fact that $OA=OY$, we get that $\triangle OXY \cong \triangle OO'A$; therefore, $XY=OA'=OA$. $\square$
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Quite a fun problem! Trig bash ftw.

First, notice that $\angle B = 180^{\circ} - \angle AHC = 180^{\circ}-\angle APC = \angle AYC$ so $(ABYC)$ cyclic. Now note that $X$ is simply the intersection of the perpendicular bisector of $AB$ with the perpendicular bisector of $AP$. In particular, $AP \perp YC$. Let $O'$ be the center of $(AHC)$ and the reflection of $O$ over $AC$, and let $M$ be the midpoint of $AC$. It follows that the projection in the direction of $CY$ from the three points $O, M, O'$ map to three points $O, X', X$ along the perpendicular bisector of $AB$, such that $X'$ is the midpoint of $OX$. It suffices to show that $XY = YO = R$, so we simply need to show that $YX' \perp OX \perp AB$, which is equivalent to $d(X, AB) = d(Y, AB)$.

Now, we begin the trig bash. Let $M'$ be the midpoint of $AB$. Then by LoS in $\triangle MM'X$, we have $d(X, AB) = \sin \angle M'MX \cdot \frac{M'M}{\sin \angle M'XM} = \sin \left( \frac{B - C}{2} \right) \cdot R \cdot \frac{\sin A}{\sin \frac{A}{2}}$

Now by generalized LoS we have $d(Y, AB) = BY \cdot \sin \angle ABY = 2R \cdot \sin \left( \frac{B - C}{2} \right) \cdot \cos \frac{A}{2}$.

Thus equating the two, it is equivalent to $\sin A = 2\sin \frac{A}{2} \cos \frac{A}{2}$, which follows from double angle.
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Here's a complex solution very similar to Evan's (even down to the point names!)

We will instead introduce the point $Q$, the reflection of $P$ over $\overline{AC}$, which lies on $(ABC)$. WLOG assume $(ABC)$ has unit radius. Observe that the bisector condition implies that $q^2 = \frac{c^3}b$ (say by considering the arc midpoint). Now, let $x$ and $y$ represent the complex numbers associated with the reflections of $X$ and $Y$ over $\overline{AC}$. We have $y = a+q+c$, and $$x = a+\frac{-(q-a)(b'-a)(\overline{q-a} - \overline{b'-a})}{(q-a)(\overline{b'-a}) - (\overline{q-a})(b'-a)}$$by the circumcenter formula, where $b'$ is the reflection of $B$ over $\overline{AC}$. It follows that
\begin{align*}
x-y &= q+c+\frac{-(q-a)\left(\frac 1c-\frac b{ac}\right)-\left(\frac 1q - \frac 1a\right)\left(c-\frac{ac}b\right)}{(q-a)\left(\frac 1c-\frac b{ac}\right) - \left(\frac 1q-\frac 1a\right)\left(c-\frac{ac}b\right)} \\
&= q+c+\frac{c(q-a)\left(\frac{ac}q-c-a+b\right)}{bq-ab+\frac{ac^2}q-c^2} \\
&= q+c + \frac{c(q-a)\left(\frac{ac}q-c-a+\frac{c^3}{q^2}\right)}{\frac{c^3}q-\frac{ac^3}{q^2}+\frac{ac^2}q - c^2} \\
&= q+c+\frac{c(q-a)(acq-cq^2-aq^2+c^3)}{c^2(c-q)(q-c)} \\
&= q+c-\frac{aq+c^2+cq}c \\
&= -\frac{aq}c.
\end{align*}This clearly has magnitude $1$, as needed.
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OronSH
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Let $N$ be the minor arc midpoint. First notice that $Y\in(ABC)$ since $\angle ABC=180-\angle AHC=180-\angle APC=\angle AYC$.

Next $\angle CNP=\angle CBA=180-\angle CHA=180-\angle CPA=\angle CPN$, and $CY\perp AP$, so $CY$ perpendicularly bisects $PN$.

Next if $Z=CY\cap AN$ then $\measuredangle ZYN=\measuredangle ZAB$ implies $(AZY)$ passes through $AB\cap YN$, so $AB\perp YN$ and thus $XO\parallel YN$, where $O$ is the circumcenter.

Finally notice that the projections from $X,O$ to $AN$ have distance $\tfrac12PN=ZN$, and thus $XO\parallel YN$ implies $XO=YN$. Thus $XONY$ is a parallelogram and $XY=ON$ as desired.
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Angles directed by default.

Note that $(AHPC)$ is the reflection of $(ABC)$ over $AC$ and $(AYC)$ is the reflection of $(APC)$ over $AC$ so $(ABYC)$ is cyclic. We instead define $Y$ as the second intersection of the line through $C$ perpendicular to $AM$ with $(ABC)$.

Claim 1: $OX \parallel MY$.

We check that $MY \perp AB$ to suffice. We angle chase to get $\angle BMY_1 = \angle BCY_1 = C + \frac A2 - 90$ and $\angle MBA = B + \frac A2$ as desired. $\Box$

Claim 2: $XY \parallel OM$.

Note that $\angle PXB = 2\angle PAB = \angle A$ and $\angle PYM = \angle (PY, YM) = \angle (CA, AB) = \angle A$. Furthermore, $\angle PBX = 90 - \angle A2$ from $PX = XB$ and $\angle PMY = \angle ACY = 90 - \angle A2$ as well meaning there is a spiral similarity at $P$ sending $MY$ to $BX$. Analogously, there is a spiral similarity from $BM$ to $YX$.
\[\angle (BC, XY) = \angle BCM + \angle (BM, XY) \]\[\angle \frac A2 + \angle (PM, PY) = \angle \frac A2 + 90 - \angle (PM, AC) = 90\]
Therefore, $OM \perp BC \perp XY$ as desired $\Box$.

With both claims proven, we have $OXYM$ is a parallelogram meaning $XY = OM = R$ as desired.
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Let $O$ be the circumcenter. Let $X'$ be the reflection of $X$ across the perpendicular bisector of line $CY$. (Note that line $CY$ is perpendicular to bisector of $\angle BAC$.) Since $\overline{OX} \perp \overline{AB}$, we have $\overline{OX'} \perp \overline{AC}$. So, $X'$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of $\overline{AC}$. Also, since $X$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of $\overline{AP}$, so does $X'$. Therefore, $X'$ is the circumcenter of $\triangle APC$. We have $XY = X'C$, and $X'C$ is obviously equal to the circumradius.
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Note that $Y$ lies on $(ABC)$. Let $K$ be the midpoint of arc $\overarc{CAB}$. It suffices that $XKOY$ is a rhombus. Let $X'$ be the point such that $X'KOY$ is a rhombus. First, note that $\angle{}AKY=\angle{}ACY=90^\circ-\tfrac{\angle{}CAB}{2}=180^\circ-\angle{}BAK$, so $\overline{KY}\parallel\overline{AB}$, so $X'$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of both $\overline{KY}$ and $\overline{AB}$. Now, we see by linearity of power of a point that since if $O'$ is the point such that $OCO'A$ is a parallelogram then $O'$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of $\overline{AP}$, as $\overline{CY}\perp\overline{AP}$, we have that
\begin{align*}
X'A^2-X'P^2&=\left(KA^2-KP^2\right)+\left(YA^2-YP^2\right)-\left(OA^2-OP^2\right)\\
&=\left(KA^2-KP^2\right)+\left(CA^2-CP^2\right)-\left(\left(AA^2-AP^2\right)+\left(CA^2-CP^2\right)-\left(O'A^2-O'P^2\right)\right)\\
&=KA^2-KP^2+AP^2\\
&=0
\end{align*}by the Pythagorean theorem, so $X'$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of $\overline{AP}$ and we are done.
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Slightly long but simple angle chase sol:
We will let $a = \angle BAC, b = \angle ABC, c = \angle ACB$

Claim: $Y$ is on $(ABC)$
Proof: Let $P' = YP \cap (ABC)$. It is easy to see that $\angle P'AC = \angle PAC = \frac{a}{2}$. Also, since $Y$ is the orthocenter of $APC$, we have $\angle PYC = \angle CAP = \angle P'AC \square$

Let $D$ = $(APB) \cap BC$
Claim: If we prove $Y$ lies on the perp. bisector of $BD$, we are done.
Proof: Firstly, $\angle XOY = \angle XOB + \angle BOY = \angle XOB = c + 2\angle BCY = c + 2(90 - \frac{a}{2} - c) = 180 - a - c = b$
Then if we assume $Y$ is on the perp. bisector of $BD$, then $\angle OXY = \angle OXB - \angle YXB= \frac{\angle AXB}{2} - \angle DAB = \angle ADC - \angle DAB = b$, thus we get $XY = OY \square$

Let $E = AP \cap (ABC)$
Notice we have $\angle PYC = \angle CAP = \angle CYP$ thus $YP = YE$.
Let $F$ be on $(APB)$ such that $Y$ is the center of circle $(FPE)$

Claim: $F, B, E $ are collinear
Proof: $\angle EFP = \frac{\angle EYP}{2} = \angle EYC = \frac{a}{2} = \angle PAB = \angle PFB \square$

Now notice that $\angle FEP = \angle BEA = c$, thus $\angle FPE = \angle FPY + \angle YPE = (90 - \angle FPE) + (90 - \frac{a}{2}) = 180 - c - \frac{a}{2} = \frac{a}{2} + b$. Therefore, $FP \parallel BC$, thus $Y$ lies on the perp. bisector of $FP$ which is also the perp. bisector of $BD$ and thus we are done.
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amirhsz
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Here is a sketch for my solution:
Let $O$ be circumcenter of $ABC$, $T$ be the mid point of arc $BAC$(containing $A$).
1- $Y$ lies on $(O)$
2- by angle chasing you can see $YCB=\frac{B-C}{2}$ so $YT || AB$.
3- because of $OX$ is perpendicular to $AB$ and $YT || AB$ so we have $YT$ is perpendicular to $OX$, we want to prove $YO=YX$ so it's sufficient to show $TX=TO$.
4- by angle chasing you can see $BXP$ and $BTC$ are similar and it follows that $BXT$ and $BPC$ are similar and you can just compute $TX$ and conclude that $TX=TO$
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