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PQ bisects AC if <BCD=90^o, A, B,C,D concyclic
parmenides51   2
N 3 minutes ago by venhancefan777
Source: Mathematics Regional Olympiad of Mexico Northeast 2020 P2
Let $A$, $B$, $C$ and $D$ be points on the same circumference with $\angle BCD=90^\circ$. Let $P$ and $Q$ be the projections of $A$ onto $BD$ and $CD$, respectively. Prove that $PQ$ cuts the segment $AC$ into equal parts.
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parmenides51
Sep 7, 2022
venhancefan777
3 minutes ago
abc(a+b+c)=3, show that prod(a+b)>=8 [Indian RMO 2012(b) Q4]
Potla   29
N 13 minutes ago by sqing
Let $a,b,c$ be positive real numbers such that $abc(a+b+c)=3.$ Prove that we have
\[(a+b)(b+c)(c+a)\geq 8.\]
Also determine the case of equality.
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Potla
Dec 2, 2012
sqing
13 minutes ago
Functional Equation Problem
dimi07   2
N 15 minutes ago by dimi07
Source: Pang Chung Wu FE Book
Could someone please solve this problem?

Find all functions \( f : \mathbb{Z} \to \mathbb{Z} \) that satisfy \( f(0) = 1 \) and
\[
f(f(n)) = f(f(n+2)+2) = n
\]for all integers \( n \).
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dimi07
Yesterday at 12:27 PM
dimi07
15 minutes ago
Nondecreasing FE
pieater314159   16
N 18 minutes ago by jasperE3
Source: 2019 ELMO Shortlist A4
Find all nondecreasing functions $f:\mathbb R\to \mathbb R$ such that, for all $x,y\in \mathbb R$, $$f(f(x))+f(y)=f(x+f(y))+1.$$
Proposed by Carl Schildkraut
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pieater314159
Jun 27, 2019
jasperE3
18 minutes ago
Ez induction to start it off
alexanderhamilton124   21
N 34 minutes ago by NerdyNashville
Source: Inmo 2025 p1
Consider the sequence defined by \(a_1 = 2\), \(a_2 = 3\), and
\[
a_{2k+1} = 2 + 2a_k, \quad a_{2k+2} = 2 + a_k + a_{k+1},
\]for all integers \(k \geq 1\). Determine all positive integers \(n\) such that
\[
\frac{a_n}{n}
\]is an integer.

Proposed by Niranjan Balachandran, SS Krishnan, and Prithwijit De.
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alexanderhamilton124
Jan 19, 2025
NerdyNashville
34 minutes ago
fun set problem
iStud   1
N an hour ago by GreenTea2593
Source: Monthly Contest KTOM April P2 Essay
Given a set $S$ with exactly 9 elements that is subset of $\{1,2,\dots,72\}$. Prove that there exist two subsets $A$ and $B$ that satisfy the following:
- $A$ and $B$ are non-empty subsets from $S$,
- the sum of all elements in each of $A$ and $B$ are equal, and
- $A\cap B$ is an empty subset.
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iStud
Yesterday at 9:47 PM
GreenTea2593
an hour ago
Why is the old one deleted?
EeEeRUT   12
N an hour ago by John_Mgr
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 $\gcd(a, b) = 1$.

Proposed by Paulius Aleknavičius, Lithuania
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EeEeRUT
Apr 16, 2025
John_Mgr
an hour ago
P(x) | P(x^2-2)
GreenTea2593   0
an hour ago
Source: Valentio Iverson
Let $P(x)$ be a monic polynomial with complex coefficients such that there exist a polynomial $Q(x)$ with complex coefficients for which \[P(x^2-2)=P(x)Q(x).\]Determine all complex numbers that could be the root of $P(x)$.

Proposed by Valentio Iverson, Indonesia
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trolling geometry problem
iStud   4
N an hour ago by GreenTea2593
Source: Monthly Contest KTOM April P3 Essay
Given a cyclic quadrilateral $ABCD$ with $BC<AD$ and $CD<AB$. Lines $BC$ and $AD$ intersect at $X$, and lines $CD$ and $AB$ intersect at $Y$. Let $E,F,G,H$ be the midpoints of sides $AB,BC,CD,DA$, respectively. Let $S$ and $T$ be points on segment $EG$ and $FH$, respectively, so that $XS$ is the angle bisector of $\angle{DXA}$ and $YT$ is the angle bisector of $\angle{DYA}$. Prove that $TS$ is parallel to $BD$ if and only if $AC$ divides $ABCD$ into two triangles with equal area.
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iStud
Yesterday at 9:28 PM
GreenTea2593
an hour ago
Interesting F.E
Jackson0423   13
N 2 hours ago by ja.
Show that there does not exist a function
\[
f : \mathbb{R}^+ \to \mathbb{R}
\]satisfying the condition that for all \( x, y \in \mathbb{R}^+ \),
\[
f(x + y^2) \geq f(x) + y.
\]

~Korea 2017 P7
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Jackson0423
Apr 18, 2025
ja.
2 hours ago
Bushy and Jumpy and the unhappy walnut reordering
popcorn1   51
N 2 hours ago by Blast_S1
Source: IMO 2021 P5
Two squirrels, Bushy and Jumpy, have collected 2021 walnuts for the winter. Jumpy numbers the walnuts from 1 through 2021, and digs 2021 little holes in a circular pattern in the ground around their favourite tree. The next morning Jumpy notices that Bushy had placed one walnut into each hole, but had paid no attention to the numbering. Unhappy, Jumpy decides to reorder the walnuts by performing a sequence of 2021 moves. In the $k$-th move, Jumpy swaps the positions of the two walnuts adjacent to walnut $k$.

Prove that there exists a value of $k$ such that, on the $k$-th move, Jumpy swaps some walnuts $a$ and $b$ such that $a<k<b$.
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popcorn1
Jul 20, 2021
Blast_S1
2 hours ago
basically INAMO 2010/6
iStud   4
N 2 hours ago by ja.
Source: Monthly Contest KTOM April P1 Essay
Call $n$ kawaii if it satisfies $d(n)+\varphi(n)=n+1$ ($d(n)$ is the number of positive factors of $n$, while $\varphi(n)$ is the number of integers not more than $n$ that are relatively prime with $n$). Find all $n$ that is kawaii.
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iStud
Yesterday at 9:31 PM
ja.
2 hours ago
Right angles
USJL   10
N Apr 13, 2025 by bin_sherlo
Source: 2018 Taiwan TST Round 3
Let $I$ be the incenter of triangle $ABC$, and $\ell$ be the perpendicular bisector of $AI$. Suppose that $P$ is on the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$, and line $AP$ and $\ell$ intersect at point $Q$. Point $R$ is on $\ell$ such that $\angle IPR = 90^{\circ}$.Suppose that line $IQ$ and the midsegment of $ABC$ that is parallel to $BC$ intersect at $M$. Show that $\angle AMR = 90^{\circ}$

(Note: In a triangle, a line connecting two midpoints is called a midsegment.)
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Apr 2, 2020
bin_sherlo
Apr 13, 2025
Right angles
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USJL
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Let $I$ be the incenter of triangle $ABC$, and $\ell$ be the perpendicular bisector of $AI$. Suppose that $P$ is on the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$, and line $AP$ and $\ell$ intersect at point $Q$. Point $R$ is on $\ell$ such that $\angle IPR = 90^{\circ}$.Suppose that line $IQ$ and the midsegment of $ABC$ that is parallel to $BC$ intersect at $M$. Show that $\angle AMR = 90^{\circ}$

(Note: In a triangle, a line connecting two midpoints is called a midsegment.)
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parmenides51
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solved by enhanced as problem 32 here
SOLUTION TO PROBLEM:32
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FISHMJ25
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Okay here is moving points solutions that enables us to work with complex numbers. First move $P$ on the circle $(ABC)$. Then
$$P\mapsto Q\mapsto M$$is obviously projective so $M$ moves with deg $1$. Next $R$ moves with deg $4$. Now the claim is equivalent with
showing that $ \infty_{ \perp AK}$ $K$ and $R$ are collinear. So we need to check problem statement in $1+1+4+1=7$ cases. Let $D,E$ and $F$ be midpoints of arcs $A$, $B$ and $C$ (that are opposite to $A$, $B$ and $C$). Claim is well known for $P=E,F$, and is trivial for $P=D$.
Now something harder, let $P=A$. Then $Q=AA \cap EF$ and $R=\infty_{EF}$ so we need to show $IQ||BC$. Here we employ complex numbers.
$a=x^2,b=y^2,c=z^2$ Calculating $Q$ we get $q=x^2\frac{x(y+z)+2yz}{yz-x^2}$. Its left to show $\frac{q-I}{\bar q - \bar I}=-bc$.
$$q+I=x^2\frac{x(y+z)+2yz}{yz-x^2}+\sum xy$$$$yz\frac{(x+y)(x+z)}{yz-x^2}$$And now it is easily seen that we are done in this case.
Next one is interesting: take $P$ on $(ABC)$ s.t. $<API=90$. Again bash it but little bit smarter this time. First calculate $t=ef\cap uw$ where $U$ and $W$ are intersections of $KL$ with $(ABC)$. We easily see $u+w=\frac{1}{2}(a+b+c+\frac{bc}{a})$ and $uw=bc$. Now we can use intersection formula to get $$t=\frac{x^2\sum xy+y^2z^2+2xyz(y+z)}{2(x^2-yz)}$$Notice that $\frac{p-a}{\bar p - \bar a}=-\frac{p-(-a)}{\bar t - \bar (-a)}$
We have avoided calculating $P$ (its not that bad either, but this is nice trick). Next it is sufficint to show $$\frac{t-a}{\bar t - \bar a}=\frac{t-a}{\bar t - \bar a}=-\frac{p-(-a)}{\bar t -  (-\bar a)}$$Which is equivalent with $\frac{t-a}{I-(-a))} \in R$ But $$t-a=\frac{(x+y)^2(x+z)^2}{2(x^2-yz}$$And again as before its easily seen that we are done. And now the hardest case $P=C$ (we symmetricaly get $B$). Then calculating we get $r=\frac{x(z^2+xy)+xz(y+z)}{x-z}$ Via angle chasing we can see $IM||AB$ then its not hard to see $$m=\frac{2xyz \sum x+2z^2 \sum xy+ (x^2+y^2)(x^2+z^2) }{x^2-z^2}$$Next just calculate $\frac{m-a}{m-r} \in iR$ $$m-a=\frac{(x+z)(x+y)(\sum xy-x^2+2z^2)}{x^2-z^2}$$$$m-r=\frac{(y-x)(x+z)(\sum xy-x^2+2z^2)}{x^2-z^2}$$Now its trivial to check that we are done. Just noticed sythetic for $P=C$. Note that if $KL \cap RC=S$ then $AS\perp RC$ and claim follows easily.
Note: My favorite is case $5$ (where $<API=90$).
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Nice problem!

Let $D$ is the intersection of $BC$ and $AM$, we prove that $\triangle AIP \sim \triangle IDP$. Let $t$ be a line passing through $D$ tangent to incircle, by second Fontene's theorem, $I$ lies on the Newton's line of it, so $IM$ is the Newton's line of quadrangle $\mathcal{Q}(BC, AC, AB, t)$. It's well-known that Miquel point and infinite of Newton's line are isogonal conjugate, hence $P$ is the Miquel point of $\mathcal{Q}(BC, AC, AB, t)$,so $\triangle AIP \sim \triangle IDP$. $J$ is the point symmetric of $I$ WRT $P$, then $A, I, D, J$ are harmonic quadrilateral, so $R$ is the circumcenter of $\odot(AIDJ)$, $RM$ is perpendicular to $AM$, we're done.
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Let $F=\overline{AI}\cap\overline{BC}$, $L=\overline{AI}\cap(ABC)$, and let $X$ and $N$ be the midpoints of segments $AF$ and $AI$. Let $M'$ and $X'$ be the reflection of $M$ and $X$ over $l$, and let $O$ be the circumcenter of $\triangle ABC$. Notice that $M'$ lies on $\overline{AQ}$. Since $\angle AMR = \angle IM'R$, it suffices to show that $M'$ lies on $(INRP)$. Let $k$ be the reflection of $A$-midline over $l$; this passes through $M'$ and $X$.

Claim: $k$ is the image of $(ABC)$ under inversion at $A$ with radius $\sqrt{AN \cdot AI}$.

Proof. Since $\overline{AI}$ and $l$ are perpendicular to each other, $k$ is parallel to the line obtained by reflecting the $A$-midline over $\overline{AI}$. i.e. $k$ is anti-parallel to $\overline{BC}$ in $\angle A$, and hence it is perpendicular to $\overline{AO}$. Therefore, to show the claim, we just need to show that $X'$ is the inverse of $L$ under inversion, or
\[AX' \cdot AL = AN \cdot AI \Longleftrightarrow \frac{AX'}{AN} = \frac{AI}{AL}\]Just notice that
\[\frac{AN}{NX'} = \frac{AN}{NX} = \frac{AI}{IF} = \frac{AC}{CF} = \frac{AL}{LB} = \frac{AL}{LI}\]so $\{A, X', N\} \sim \{A, I, L\}$, and the claim follows. $\square$

As $AM' \cdot AP = AX \cdot AL = AN \cdot AI$, it follows that $M'$ lies on $(INP)$ so we are done. $\blacksquare$
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BarisKoyuncu
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Here is an elementary solution.

Lemma 1: Let $P, A, I, K$ be four different points on the plane such that no three of them are collinear and $\triangle PAI\sim \triangle PIK$. Then, the $I-$symmedian in the triangle $AIK$ passes through $P$. Moreover, if $O$ is the center of $(AIK)$, then $\angle OPI=90^\circ$.
Proof
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Lemma 2: Let $ABC$ be a triangle with incenter $I$ and let $P$ be a point on $(ABC)$. The tangent at $I$ of $(AIP)$ intersects $BC$ at $K$. Then, $\triangle PAI\sim\triangle PIK$.
Proof
Diagram

Now let's get back to the problem.
Assume that the tangent at $I$ of $(AIP)$ intersects $BC$ at $K$ and $AK\cap QI=M'$.
By Lemma 2, we know that $\triangle PAI\sim \triangle PIK$ and by Lemma 1, $IP$ is a symmedian of $(AIK)$. Also, $\angle PIK=\angle PAI=\angle QAI=\angle QIA=\angle M'IA$. Since $IP$ is symmedian, we find that $M'$ is the midpoint of $[AK]$.
Since $K$ lies on $BC$, we know that $M'$ lies on the midsegment of $ABC$ that is parallel to $BC$. Also, $M'\in QI$. Hence, $M'=M$. Let $R'$ be the center of $(AIK)$. By Lemma 1, $\angle R'PI=90^\circ$. Also, clearly, $R'$ lies on $\ell$. Hence, $R'=R$. Then, $|RA|=|RK|$. Since $M$ is the midpoint of $[AK]$, we have $\angle RMA=90^\circ$, as desired.
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mijail
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Very hard problem. :love:

Let $N=AM \cap BC$ so it's enough to prove that $R$ is the circumcenter of $\triangle ANI$ because $AM=MN$. Let $P'$ the reflexion of $I$ respect $P$ then we have that $R$ is the center of $\odot (AIP')$ so it's enough to prove that $AINP'$.

Now a little motivation: If $AINP'$ is cyclic, we have that $\angle IAP = \angle AIM$ and $\angle AP'I= \angle INA$ then see that $\triangle NIA$ is almost similar to $\triangle P'AI$ then let $P''=IN \cap \odot(IAM)$ then we can guess that $\triangle NP''A \sim  \triangle P'AI$ but with angles: $$\angle NIM= \angle P''AM = \angle P'IA$$But $M$ is the midpoint of $AN$ so $AINP'$ is harmonic so $\triangle API \sim \triangle IPN$ (well-known) and this is sufficient to prove that $AINP'$ is cyclic.

That give us the idea to use phantom points, let $N'$ a point such that $\triangle API \sim \triangle IPN'$ , we don't know if this point it's on $NC$. Then the follows steps are natural:

Claim: $N' \in BC$
Proof: Let $I_A,I_B,I_C$ the excenters relative to $A,B,C$, respectively. The inversion $\Psi$ in center of $I$ that switch $A \mapsto I_A, B \mapsto I_B$ and $C \mapsto I_C$ then $P \mapsto  \Psi(P)$ and $N' \mapsto	\Psi(N')$. Then by angles: $$\angle I\Psi(P)I_A =\angle IAP = \angle PIN' =\angle \Psi(N')I\Psi(P)$$$$\angle\Psi(P')\Psi(N')I=\angle IPN'=\angle IPA =\angle II_A\Psi(P)$$This implies that $\Psi(N')II_A\Psi(P)$ is a parallelogram and we need to prove that $\Psi(N'),I,I_B,I_C$ are concyclic. By homothety with center $I_A$ with ratio $1/2$ we need to prove that the midpoints of $IP$,$I_AI_B$,$I_AI_C$,$I_AI$ are concyclic but by homothety with center $I$ and ratio $2$ the image of the midpoint of $PI$ it's on the circumcircle of $(I_AI_BI_C)$ and it's well-known that the others points also are on this circle. $\square$

Let $M' =AN'\cap IQ$ then $\angle PIN'=\angle PAI=\angle M'IA$ later see that the conjugate isogonal of $P$ respect $\triangle AIN'$ it's the $I$-Dumpty point of $\triangle AIN'$ so we have that $IM'$ it's a median this implies that $N'=N$ and $M=M'$.Then let $R= IP \cap \odot(AIN)$ so $ARNI$ is harmonic and $\angle API=\angle IPN$ then $P$ is the $R$-Humpty point of $\triangle ARN$ this implies that $IP=PR$ (well-known) so $P'=R$ and $AINP'$ is cyclic, as desired. $\blacksquare$
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NoctNight
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Let the reflection of $M$ over $\ell$ be $N$. Let $L=AI\cap \ell$. Then it suffices to prove $INPL$ cyclic as this would prove $INPLR$ cyclic giving $\angle AMR=\angle INR=\angle IPR=90$. Let the $A$-midline intersect $l$ at $X$. Then $XN, XM$ are reflections about $\ell$.

Step 1: Preparations.
$XN$ is parallel to the tangent to $(ABC)$ at $A$ because the tangent and $BC$ are anti-parallel in $\angle BAC$. Let $T=AI\cap XN$ and $D$ be the foot from $A$ onto $BC$. Then $X$ is the centre of $(AID)$ because it lies on the perpendicular bisectors of $AI$ and $AD$.

Step 2: Let $XN$ intersect $AB$ and $AC$ at $E, F$ respectively. Then $EBIL, FCIL$ cyclic.
Proof: Dilate at $A$ with factor $2$, sending $X\mapsto Y$ and $L\mapsto I$. But then $XI\perp AI$ so if $E, F\mapsto U, V$ then the lines $TUV$ and $BC$ are reflections about $TI$, so $TUV$ is tangent to the incircle of $\triangle ABC$. But then
$$\angle AIU=180-\angle AUI-\angle IAB = 180-\angle AUV-\angle IAB - \angle IUV = 180-\angle ACB-\frac{1}{2}\angle BAC - \frac12\angle BUV$$$$ = 180-\frac12\angle ACB - \frac12 \angle BAC - \frac12 (180- \angle ACB) = 90-\frac12\angle ACB - \frac12\angle BAC = \frac12 \angle ABC = \angle ABI$$so $\triangle AIU \sim\triangle ABI$ giving $AU \times AB = AI^2$. Thus dilating back, $AE \times  AB = AI \times AL$ as needed, so $EPIL$ and similarly $FCIL$ are cyclic.

Step 3: Finishing:
This gives $AN \times AP = AE \times AB = AK \times AL$ where the first equality comes from shooting lemma, so by power of a point, $INPL$ cyclic as needed.
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axolotlx7
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Let $J$ be the midpoint of $AI$. We prove the following important claim:
Claim. If $AP$ meets $(PJI)$ again at $N$, then the reflection $N'$ of $N$ across $\ell$ lies on the $A$-midline.
Proof. It is easy to see by inversion at $A$ that $N'$ lies on a fixed line parallel to $BC$. Also, when $P$ is the $A$-Sharkydevil point, $\angle AJN = \angle API = 90^\circ$ implies $N'=N$, so by a homothety at $A$ with ratio $2$ it suffices to show that $W = AP \cap BC$ satisfies $\angle AIW = 90^\circ$, which is well-known. $\square$

Back to the problem, note that $R$ lies on $(PJIN)$ and $\angle NQJ = \angle JQI$; combined with the claim, this gives $M = N'$, so $\angle AMR = \angle INR = 90^\circ$.
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:love: (i didnt invert anything!)

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Let $A'$ be the reflection of $A$ over $M$, which lies on $BC$.

We rely on a crucial claim within this problem:

Claim: $PI$ bisects $\angle APA'$.

Suppose that $NP$ intersects $BC$ at $P'$. Instead, reverse reconstruct $A'$ such that $IPP'A$ is cyclic, and $A'$ lies on $BC$. Note that this point $A'$ is unique.

Now, by shooting lemma and Fact 5, $NI^2=NB^2=NP'\cdot NP$, thus $(IPP'A)$ is tangent to $AI$. Further, if $D$ is the foot of the angle bisector at $A$, then $ND\cdot NA=NP\cdot NP'$ as well, thus $ADP'P$ is cyclic by Power of a Point. This implies that $\angle PAI=\angle NP'B = \angle PIA'$, thus $(AIP)$ is tangent to $IA'$. Yet $(IPP'A)$ is tangent to $IA'$. This is sufficient to characterize $P$ as the $I$-Dumpty point of $\triangle AIA'$. Consequently, it is well-known that $IP$ is the $I$-symmedian in $\triangle AIA'$.

Now we claim that $A'$ indeed satisfies $PI$ bisecting $\angle APA'$. Yet check that $\angle API=\angle NIA'=\angle IPA'$ by alternate segment theorem, which provides the result.

Now, by reverse reconstruction again, if we do redefine the $M$ as the midpoint of $AA'$, and further let $IM$ intersect $AP$ at $Q$, it suffices to show that $Q$ lies on the perpendicular bisector of $AI$, or equivalently $\angle QAI=\angle AIQ$. Yet $\angle IAP = \angle A'IP=\angle QIA$ by alternate segment theorem, and symmedian property, which suffices.

Thus our claim is proved.

Now, consider the point $P$ again. Reconstruct $R$ as the center of $(AIA')$. It is well-known that $P$, being the $I$-Dumpty point of $\triangle AIA'$ satisfies $\angle IPR=90^\circ$. Yet we note that $R$ also lies on the perpendicular bisector of $AI$ by circumcenter definition. Yet this uniquely characterizes $R$.

Further, it is well-known that $ AA'PR $ is cyclic. Now, if $PI$ intersects $(AA'PR)$ again at $X$, by Fact 5, due to our claim, $X$ is the midpoint of minor arc $AA'$.

Further, $(PI, PR; PA, PA')=-1$ by right angle and bisector. Projecting this onto $(AA'PR)$, we have $RAXA'$ is harmonic, and as $X$ is midpoint of minor arc $AA'$, it is a kite, so $R,X$ are antipodes of each other. Consequently, $R$ is the midpoint of major arc $AA'$, thus as $M$ is the midpoint of $AA'$, we have $\angle AMR=90^\circ$, as desired.
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Apply $\sqrt{bc}$ inversion.
New Problem Statement: $ABC$ is a triangle with $A-$excenter $K$ and $P$ is any point on its midsegment parallel to $BC$. Let $Q$ be the foot of the altitude from $K$ to $AP$ and let $I$ be the midpoint of $AK$. Let $(AIQ)$ and $(ABC)$ meet at $M$ and $KM$ intersect $(KQA)$ at $R$. Prove that $K,I,P,R$ are concyclic.
If $AP\cap BC=V$, then $\measuredangle AKR=\measuredangle KRI\overset{?}{=} \measuredangle KPI=\measuredangle PKV$ iff $KM$ is $K-$symedian on $\triangle KAV$. Apply $\sqrt{bc}$ on $\triangle KBC$.
New Problem Statement: $ABC$ is a triangle with orthocenter $H$ and circumcenter $O$. Let $N$ be the midpoint of $AH$. An arbitrary point $D$ is taken on the circle with diameter $AO$. $(AND)$ meets the perpendicular to $AH$ at $N$ at $Q$ and $(QNH)$ intersects the ninepoint circle at $M$. Prove that $ANMD$ is a parallelogram.
Let $W$ be the point such that $ANWD$ is a parallelogram. Since the ninepoint circle is the circle shifted from $(AO)$ with length $AN$, we see that $W$ lies on the ninepoint circle. Let $D'$ be the reflection of $D$ over $NQ$. Since $A,N,D,Q$ are concyclic, by reflection over $NQ$ we get that $H,N,D',Q$ are concyclic. $QD\perp AD\parallel NW$ and $WD\perp NQ$ thus, $D$ is the orthocenter of $\triangle WNQ$. So $W,N,Q,D'$ are concyclic. These imply that $W,N,Q,D',H$ are concyclic and since $M$ is the intersection of ninepoint circle and $(HNQ)$ we get $M=W$ as desired.$\blacksquare$
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