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k i Adding contests to the Contest Collections
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N Apr 5, 2023 by v_Enhance
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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:
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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".


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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.


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May 4, 2019
f(f(x)+y) = x+f(f(y))
NicoN9   3
N 42 minutes ago by Ntam.21
Source: own, well this is my first problem I've ever write
Find all functions $f: \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ such that\[
f(f(x)+y) = x+f(f(y))
\]for all $x, y\in \mathbb{R}$.
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NicoN9
3 hours ago
Ntam.21
42 minutes ago
Function from the plane to the real numbers
AndreiVila   4
N an hour ago by GreekIdiot
Source: Balkan MO Shortlist 2024 G7
Let $f:\pi\rightarrow\mathbb{R}$ be a function from the Euclidean plane to the real numbers such that $$f(A)+f(B)+f(C)=f(O)+f(G)+f(H)$$for any acute triangle $ABC$ with circumcenter $O$, centroid $G$ and orthocenter $H$. Prove that $f$ is constant.
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an hour ago
Domain swept by Parabola
Kunihiko_Chikaya   1
N an hour ago by Mathzeus1024
Source: created by kunny
In the $x$-$y$ plane, given a parabola $C_t$ passing through 3 points $P(t-1,\ t),\ Q(t,\ t)$ and $R(t+1,\ t+2)$.
Let $t$ vary in the range of $-1\leq t\leq 1$, draw the domain swept out by $C_t$.
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Kunihiko_Chikaya
Jan 3, 2012
Mathzeus1024
an hour ago
a_1 is anything but 2
EeEeRUT   4
N an hour ago by Assassino9931
Source: Thailand TSTST 2024 P4
The sequence $(a_n)_{n\in\mathbb{N}}$ is defined by $a_1=3$ and $$a_n=a_1a_2\cdots a_{n-1}-1$$Show that there exist infinitely many prime number that divide at least one number in this sequences
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EeEeRUT
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Assassino9931
an hour ago
Inversion exercise
Assassino9931   4
N an hour ago by ItzsleepyXD
Source: Balkan MO Shortlist 2024 G5
Let $ABC$ be an acute scalene triangle $ABC$, $D$ be the orthogonal projection of $A$ on $BC$, $M$ and $N$ are the midpoints of $AB$ and $AC$ respectively. Let $P$ and $Q$ are points on the minor arcs $\widehat{AB}$ and $\widehat{AC}$ of the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$ respectively such that $PQ \parallel BC$. Show that the circumcircles of triangles $DPQ$ and $DMN$ are tangent if and only if $M$ lies on $PQ$.
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Assassino9931
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ItzsleepyXD
an hour ago
A game optimization on a graph
Assassino9931   3
N an hour ago by dgrozev
Source: Bulgaria National Olympiad 2025, Day 2, Problem 6
Let \( X_0, X_1, \dots, X_{n-1} \) be \( n \geq 2 \) given points in the plane, and let \( r > 0 \) be a real number. Alice and Bob play the following game. Firstly, Alice constructs a connected graph with vertices at the points \( X_0, X_1, \dots, X_{n-1} \), i.e., she connects some of the points with edges so that from any point you can reach any other point by moving along the edges.Then, Alice assigns to each vertex \( X_i \) a non-negative real number \( r_i \), for \( i = 0, 1, \dots, n-1 \), such that $\sum_{i=0}^{n-1} r_i = 1$. Bob then selects a sequence of distinct vertices \( X_{i_0} = X_0, X_{i_1}, \dots, X_{i_k} \) such that \( X_{i_j} \) and \( X_{i_{j+1}} \) are connected by an edge for every \( j = 0, 1, \dots, k-1 \). (Note that the length $k \geq 0$ is not fixed and the first selected vertex always has to be $X_0$.) Bob wins if
\[
  \frac{1}{k+1} \sum_{j=0}^{k} r_{i_j} \geq r;
  \]otherwise, Alice wins. Depending on \( n \), determine the largest possible value of \( r \) for which Bob has a winning strategy.
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an hour ago
Determine all the functions
Martin.s   2
N 2 hours ago by Blackbeam999


Determine all the functions $f: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ such that

\[
f(x^2 \cdot f(x) + f(y)) = f(f(x^3)) + y
\]
for all $x, y \in \mathbb{R}$.


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2 hours ago
Geometric inequality with Fermat point
Assassino9931   4
N 2 hours ago by ItsBesi
Source: Balkan MO Shortlist 2024 G2
Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle and let $P$ be an interior point for it such that $\angle APB = \angle BPC = \angle CPA$. Prove that
$$ \frac{PA^2 + PB^2 + PC^2}{2S} + \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}} \leq \frac{1}{\sin \alpha} + \frac{1}{\sin \beta} + \frac{1}{\sin \gamma}. $$When does equality hold?
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Assassino9931
Yesterday at 10:21 PM
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2 hours ago
Iran TST P8
TheBarioBario   7
N 2 hours ago by bin_sherlo
Source: Iranian TST 2022 problem 8
In triangle $ABC$, with $AB<AC$, $I$ is the incenter, $E$ is the intersection of $A$-excircle and $BC$. Point $F$ lies on the external angle bisector of $BAC$ such that $E$ and $F$ lieas on the same side of the line $AI$ and $\angle AIF=\angle AEB$. Point $Q$ lies on $BC$ such that $\angle AIQ=90$. Circle $\omega_b$ is tangent to $FQ$ and $AB$ at $B$, circle $\omega_c$ is tangent to $FQ$ and $AC$ at $C$ and both circles pass through the inside of triangle $ABC$. if $M$ is the Midpoint od the arc $BC$, which does not contain $A$, prove that $M$ lies on the radical axis of $\omega_b$ and $\omega_c$.

Proposed by Amirmahdi Mohseni
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TheBarioBario
Apr 2, 2022
bin_sherlo
2 hours ago
Parallel lines with incircle
buratinogigle   1
N 2 hours ago by luutrongphuc
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Let $ABC$ be a triangle with incircle $(I)$, which touches sides $CA$ and $AB$ at points $E$ and $F$, respectively. Choose points $M$ and $N$ on the line $EF$ such that $BM = BF$ and $CN = CE$. Let $P$ be the intersection of lines $CM$ and $BN$. Define $Q$ and $R$ as the intersections of $PN$ and $PM$ with lines $IC$ and $IB$, respectively. Assume that $J$ is the intersection of $QR$ and $BC$. Prove that $PJ \parallel MN$.
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buratinogigle
Yesterday at 11:23 AM
luutrongphuc
2 hours ago
D1021 : Does this series converge?
Dattier   1
N 5 hours ago by Dattier
Source: les dattes à Dattier
Is this series $\sum \limits_{k\geq 1} \dfrac{\ln(1+\sin(k))} k$ converge?
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Dattier
Saturday at 4:29 PM
Dattier
5 hours ago
2022 Putnam B1
giginori   26
N 5 hours ago by ihategeo_1969
Suppose that $P(x)=a_1x+a_2x^2+\ldots+a_nx^n$ is a polynomial with integer coefficients, with $a_1$ odd. Suppose that $e^{P(x)}=b_0+b_1x+b_2x^2+\ldots$ for all $x.$ Prove that $b_k$ is nonzero for all $k \geq 0.$
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giginori
Dec 4, 2022
ihategeo_1969
5 hours ago
Combinatorial Sum
P162008   0
Today at 2:18 AM
Source: Friend
For non negative integers $q$ and $s$ define

$\binom{q}{s} = \Biggl\{ 0,$ if $q < s$ & $\frac{q!}{s!(q - s)!},$ if $ q \geqslant s$

Define a polynomial $f(x,r)$ for a positive integer r, such that

$f(x,r) = \sum_{i=0}^{r} \binom{n}{i} \binom{m}{r-i} x^i$ where $r,m$ and $n$ are positive integers.

It is given that

$\frac{\left(\prod_{i=0}^{r}\left(\prod_{j=1}^{n+i} j\right)^{r-i+1}\right). f(1,r)}{(n!)^{r+1} \left(\prod_{i=1}^{r}\left(\prod_{j=1}^{i} j\right)\right)} = \left(\sum_{p=0}^{r} \binom{n+p}{p}\right)\left(\sum_{k=0}^{r} \binom{n+k}{k}\right)$

Then, $m$ and $n$ respectively can be

$(a) 2022,2023$

$(b) 2023,2024$

$(c) 2023,2022$

$(d) 2021,2023$
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P162008
Today at 2:18 AM
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Triple Sum
P162008   1
N Yesterday at 10:09 PM by ysharifi
Evaluate $\Omega = \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \sum_{n=k}^{\infty} \sum_{m=1}^{n} \frac{1}{n(n+1)(n+2)km^2}$
1 reply
P162008
Apr 26, 2025
ysharifi
Yesterday at 10:09 PM
something like MVT
mqoi_KOLA   8
N Mar 30, 2025 by Alphaamss
If $F$ is a continuous function on $[0,1]$ such that $F(0) = F(1)$, then there exists a $c \in (0,1)$ such that:

\[
F(c) = \frac{1}{c} \int_0^c F(x) \,dx
\]
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mqoi_KOLA
Mar 29, 2025
Alphaamss
Mar 30, 2025
something like MVT
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If $F$ is a continuous function on $[0,1]$ such that $F(0) = F(1)$, then there exists a $c \in (0,1)$ such that:

\[
F(c) = \frac{1}{c} \int_0^c F(x) \,dx
\]
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Hopefully not fakesolve
Apply integral MVT (justified as $F$ is continuous)

\[
F(c) = \frac{1}{c} \int_0^c F(x) \,dx = F(d)
\]
So we need to show that there exists $0 < d < c < 1$ such that $F(c) = F(d)$

Let $g(x) = F(x+0.5) - F(x)$ for $x \in [0, 0.5]$
$g(0) = F(0.5) - F(0)$
$g(0.5) = F(1) - F(0.5) = -g(0)$

Applying IVT on $g$,
$g(0)g(0.5) < 0$, so there exists a $\eta \in (0, 0.5)$ such that $g(\eta) = 0$, ie $F(\eta + 0.5) = F(\eta)$

Call $\eta + 0.5 = c$, $\eta = d$ and we are done.
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Mathzeus1024 wrote:
If $F:[0,1] \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ is a continuous function such that $F(0)=F(1)$, then by Rolle's Theorem $\exists c \in (0,1)$ such that $F'(c)=0$. Suppose that $F'(x) = A(x-c) = 0 \Rightarrow F(x) = \frac{A}{2}(x-c)^2 + B$ for some $A,B \in \mathbb{R}$. If $F(0)=F(1)$, then:

$\frac{A}{2}(0-c)^2 + B = \frac{A}{2}(1-c)^2+B \Rightarrow c^2=(1-c)^2 \Rightarrow c = \frac{1}{2}$.

If $F(c) = \frac{1}{c}\int_{0}^{c} F(x) dx$ holds, then we obtain:

$F(1/2) = 2\int_{0}^{1/2} F(x) dx \Rightarrow B = 2\left[\frac{A}{6}(x-1/2)^3+Bx\right]_{0}^{1/2} \Rightarrow B = B +\frac{A}{24} \Rightarrow A=0$;

or $F(x) = B \Rightarrow \exists c \in (0,1)$ such that $F(c)=\frac{1}{c}\int_{0}^{c}F(x) dx$ for constant function $F$.

sorry but i dont think your proof is on right lines.
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Mathzeus1024 wrote:
If $F:[0,1] \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ is a continuous function such that $F(0)=F(1)$, then by Rolle's Theorem $\exists c \in (0,1)$ such that $F'(c)=0$. Suppose that $F'(x) = A(x-c) = 0 \Rightarrow F(x) = \frac{A}{2}(x-c)^2 + B$ for some $A,B \in \mathbb{R}$. If $F(0)=F(1)$, then:

$\frac{A}{2}(0-c)^2 + B = \frac{A}{2}(1-c)^2+B \Rightarrow c^2=(1-c)^2 \Rightarrow c = \frac{1}{2}$.

If $F(c) = \frac{1}{c}\int_{0}^{c} F(x) dx$ holds, then we obtain:

$F(1/2) = 2\int_{0}^{1/2} F(x) dx \Rightarrow B = 2\left[\frac{A}{6}(x-1/2)^3+Bx\right]_{0}^{1/2} \Rightarrow B = B +\frac{A}{24} \Rightarrow A=0$;

or $F(x) = B \Rightarrow \exists c \in (0,1)$ such that $F(c)=\frac{1}{c}\int_{0}^{c}F(x) dx$ for constant function $F$.

i think you understood the question wrong we dont have to find such function which obey the condition(there are other functions too),
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quasar_lord wrote:
Hopefully not fakesolve
Apply integral MVT (justified as $F$ is continuous)

\[
F(c) = \frac{1}{c} \int_0^c F(x) \,dx = F(d)
\]
So we need to show that there exists $0 < d < c < 1$ such that $F(c) = F(d)$
Let $g(x) = F(x+0.5) - F(x)$ for $x \in [0, 0.5]$
$g(0) = F(0.5) - F(0)$
$g(0.5) = F(1) - F(0.5) = -g(0)$

Applying IVT on $g$,
$g(0)g(0.5) < 0$, so there exists a $\eta \in (0, 0.5)$ such that $g(\eta) = 0$, ie $F(\eta + 0.5) = F(\eta)$

Call $\eta + 0.5 = c$, $\eta = d$ and we are done.


its a fakesolve.
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@Mathzeus1024: You keep making random assumptions in most of your posts. For example here you assume that $F$ is differentiable, then you assume that $F'(x)=A(x-c),$ and worst of all, you assume exactly what you are supposed to prove. Please reconsider the way you are contributing, because this type of posts doesn't help anyone, but actually creates confusions.

@quasar_lord: Unfortunately, once you apply MVT, that $c$ that you get becomes fixed, so you cannot choose it to be $\eta + 0.5.$
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According to Weierstrass Theorem, $F$ has minimum and maximum, so let $a= \sup \{ s : F(s)= \min_{x \in [0,1]} F(x) \}$ and $b= \sup \{ s : F(s)= \max_{x \in [0,1]} F(x) \}.$ By continuity, we get $F(a)=\min_{x \in [0,1]} F(x)$ and $F(b)=\max_{x \in [0,1]} F(x).$

Notice that if $a=0,$ then $F(0)= \min_{x \in [0,1]} F(x),$ so $F(1)= \min_{x \in [0,1]} F(x),$ contradicting the definition of $a.$ Therefore $a>0,$ and similarly we get $b>0.$

Consider the function $G:(0,1] \to \mathbb{R},$ $G(x)=F(x)- \frac{1}{x} \int\limits_0^x F(t) \mathrm{d}t.$ We have $G(a) \le 0.$ If $G(a)=0,$ then $\int\limits_0^a (F(t)-F(a)) \mathrm{d}t=0,$ which combined with $F(t)-F(a) \ge 0$ and the continuity of $F(t)-F(a)$ implies $F(t)=F(a), \forall t \in [0,a].$ In this case we can choose any $c \in (0,a),$ for example $c=a/2.$

Likewise, $G(b) \ge 0,$ and if $G(b)=0,$ then $F(t)=F(b), \forall t \in [0,b],$ and we can choose $c=b/2.$

Finally, if $G(a)<0$ and $G(b)>0,$ then by IVT there is $c \in (a,b)$ such that $G(c)=0.$
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