2017 USAJMO Problems

Day 1

Note: For any geometry problem whose statement begins with an asterisk ( $*$ ), the first page of the solution must be a large, in-scale, clearly labeled diagram. Failure to meet this requirement will result in an automatic 1-point deduction.

Problem 1

Prove that there are infinitely many distinct pairs $(a,b)$ of relatively prime positive integers $a > 1$ and $b > 1$ such that $a^b + b^a$ is divisible by $a + b$ .

Problem 2

Consider the equation $\left(3x^3 + xy^2 \right) \left(x^2y + 3y^3 \right) = (x-y)^7.$

(a) Prove that there are infinitely many pairs $(x,y)$ of positive integers satisfying the equation.

(b) Describe all pairs $(x,y)$ of positive integers satisfying the equation.

Problem 3

( $*$ ) Let $ABC$ be an equilateral triangle and let $P$ be a point on its circumcircle. Let lines $PA$ and $PB$ intersect at $D$ ; let lines $PB$ and $CA$ intersect at $E$ ; and let lines $PC$ and $AB$ intersect at $F$ . Prove that the area of triangle $DEF$ is twice that of triangle $ABC$ .

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2017 USAJMO Problems

Contents

Day 1

Problem 1

Problem 2

Problem 3

Day 2

Problem 4

Problem 5

Problem 6