Problems

Age
Difficulty
Found: 1890

Two circles intersect at points \(A\) and \(B\). Point \(X\) lies on the line \(AB\), but not on the segment \(AB\). Prove that the lengths of all of the tangents drawn from \(X\) to the circles are equal.

Let \(a\) and \(b\) be the lengths of the sides of a right-angled triangle and \(c\) the length of its hypotenuse. Prove that:

a) The radius of the inscribed circle of the triangle is \((a + b - c)/2\);

b) The radius of the circle that is tangent to the hypotenuse and the extensions of the sides of the triangle, is equal to \((a + b + c)/2\).

Let \(G,F,H\) and \(I\) be the midpoints of the sides \(CD, DA, AB, BC\) of the square \(ABCD\), whose area is equal to \(S\). Find the area of the quadrilateral formed by the straight lines \(BG,DH,AF,CE\).

a) Prove that if in the triangle the median coincides with the height then this triangle is an isosceles triangle.

b) Prove that if in a triangle the bisector coincides with the height then this triangle is an isosceles triangle.

Prove that the bisectors of a triangle intersect at one point.

Prove that the following inequalities hold for the Brockard angle \(\varphi\):

a) \(\varphi ^{3} \le (\alpha - \varphi) (\beta - \varphi) (\gamma - \varphi)\) ;

b) \(8 \varphi^{3} \le \alpha \beta \gamma\) (the Jiff inequality).

Prove that a convex quadrilateral \(ABCD\) can be drawn inside a circle if and only if \(\angle ABC + \angle CDA = 180^{\circ}\).

a) Find the locus of the points that are equidistant from two parallel lines.

b) Find the locus of the points that are equidistant from two intersecting lines.

Find the locus of the midpoints of the segments, the ends of which are found on two given parallel lines.

The triangle \(ABC\) is given. Find the locus of the point \(X\) satisfying the inequalities \(AX \leq CX \leq BX\).