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# Geometry Contest!

Rules of the contest:

1.Suppose problem $$i$$ is posted. The one who solves the problem and posts the solution becomes able to publish the $$i+1$$ problem.

2.This will continue until the problem posted is not answered within $$2$$ hours. If the solution is not posted, the problem maker himself starts with the next problem, posting a solution of the previous one.

3.The deadline question will be declared later. Meaning, the question with which the contest ends.

4.Whosoever posts a new problem should post on slack in #general that new problem is up!

5.The new problem poster should know the solution of his posted problem.

6.If the new problem is not posted in 15 minutes of answering the previous question, ANYBODY can post a new question.

7.Marking scheme is none, This time the question setter will decide the marks, Out of 5 and the one who answers will be given that credit. The marks will be set acc. To the level of the question as in brilliant!

8.We are starting from Question 1.

Points table:

1.Prince Loomba:8 marks

2.Julian Poon:5 marks

3..Michael Fuller:4 marks

4.Ayush Rai:3 marks

Note by Ayush Rai
4 months, 1 week ago

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Problem 9 [5 marks]

Let $$X$$ and $$Y$$ be points inside equilateral triangle $$ABC$$. Let $$Y'$$ be the reflection of $$Y$$ in line $$BC$$. Prove that

$XY+XB+XC \geq Y'A$ · 4 months, 1 week ago

We will consider the worst case. Here YYprime is max. So Y is at A or YYprime=2hA (altitude from A to BC). Now to minimise LHS, we will take X as centroid otherwise XA+XB+XC will be greater. So we have to prove that 2/3 (Ma+Mb+Mc)>2hA

Or Ma+Mb+Mc>3hA · 4 months, 1 week ago

Your first statement is unjustified, so technically, you are incorrect. You need not consider worst-case scenarios. In these questions, you must apply generally, not just in the worst-case scenario. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Why If we prove for worst case when LHS is minimum and RHS is max then also LHS is greater, inequality is proved. Thats a rule. · 4 months, 1 week ago

But why is the worst-case scenario at Y? These are the sorts of questions you must answer in a proof. Otherwise, your proof is considered null as it only considers one case. · 4 months, 1 week ago

I am ready to reply. Because Y'A is maximum when YY' is maximum. And maximum value of Y on perpendicular to BC can be A as after A it will move out of the triangle · 4 months, 1 week ago

I'm sorry, but this is not correct. This is still not justifying why this is true. Why is this the worst case scenario? What if Y=C (hypothetically)? This must all be answered. To define a worst-case scenario, you must describe why it is, why it can't occur anywhere else. Please, don't use wors-case scenarios in Geometry as it is very complicated. · 4 months, 1 week ago

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Read carefully, Y is at A · 4 months, 1 week ago

I have given you 10 cases · 4 months, 1 week ago

Ok I will try more cases.

See this,

IF X=Y=B or X=C=Y then the equation holds true that LHS=RHS.

IF X=Y is close to B or C the equation holds true that LHS>RHS

IF X=Y=A then the equation holds that LHS>RHS

IF X=Y is close to A then the equation holds that LHS>RHS

IF X=B or is close to B and Y=/=X and is far from B then the equation holds that LHS>RHS

IF X=B or is close to B and Y=/=X and is near B then the equation holds that LHS>RHS

IF X=C or is close to C and Y=/=X and is far from B then the equation holds that LHS>RHS

IF X=C or is close to C and Y=/=X and is near B then the equation holds that LHS>RHS.

IF X=centroid or is close to B and Y=/=X and is far from the centroid then the equation holds that LHS>RHS

IF X=centroid or is close to B and Y=/=X and is near the centroid then the equation holds that LHS>RHS

So LHS is greater than or equal to RHS

Done. · 4 months, 1 week ago

You will have to prove 'in geenral ' , not case by case coz there are infinite cases. · 4 months, 1 week ago

all types of cases are part of these cases though. · 4 months, 1 week ago

http://i.imgur.com/xmrurud.png · 4 months, 1 week ago

come to https://brilliant.org/discussions/thread/brilliant-geometry-contest-season-1/.This problem is shifted there. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Ok I will still try to prove AGAIN using scenarios.

Ok so let's first minimise XY+XB+XC. Suppose X=B=Y then XB=XY=0 OR X=C=Y then XC=XY=0. We know that AB=AC=BC=B'C. Then X'=Y'=B' or X'=Y'=C. So A is the furthest point from X and Y. I will prove that the the worst scenario of LHS is the best scenario of RHS. Ok I will let X be a tpont B (works for C too). Since X=B=Y, XB=XY=0 and XY+XB+XC=XC=BC only. Now the furthest length from A that Y can be at is at point X which is either Point B or C. YA=Y'A=BC=AB=AC=XY+XB=XC. So it is possible that XY+XB+XC=Y'A. -eq(1)

Now to prove that LHS can be greater than RHS, let's take X=centroid of triangle than XA=XB=XC and Y be at the furthest point from A which is B and C. So XY+XB+XC=3XA=3XB=3XC. and AY'=AY. Clearly 3XA is greater than YA because Y is not close to being 3 times as far from X. SO, XY + XB+XC >Y'A. -eq(ii)

Combining two equations we have

$XY+XB+XC \geq Y'A$ · 4 months, 1 week ago

You haven't shown why it is possible for X or Y to be placed elsewhere and satisfy. You've considered some cases, not the entire general thing. · 4 months, 1 week ago

I have proved that LHS can be greater than RHs and also that LHS can be equal to RHS and why LHs cannot be less than RHS. What more proof do you need? If I put X and Y in random points then will it be complete? · 4 months, 1 week ago

Let me prove this. You understood Y=A is worst case? · 4 months, 1 week ago

So one more case will do it? · 4 months, 1 week ago

No you are on the wrong track. We have to prove this is the worst case i.e, LHS cant be less than this and RHS cant be greater that that · 4 months, 1 week ago

I did didnt I? · 4 months, 1 week ago

Thhats what I was saying the worst case is Y=A and X=centroid · 4 months, 1 week ago

Am I right till now? · 4 months, 1 week ago

I am only 13 and very bad at geometry. if there is a problem, pls ignore. also, my english is not good · 4 months, 1 week ago

I am very bad at geometry so this is my concept. For minimizing XY+XB+XC we need x to be infinitely close to either points B or C and Y to be infinitely close to X. so if X is infinitely close to point B then XB + XC+ XY= XC+0.000.....0001+0.000.....0001=XC+0+0=XC or if X is infinitely close to point C then XB + XC+ XY= XB+0.000.....0001+0.000.....0001=XB+0+0=XB. As y is infintely close to x, y prime = x prime. As x is infinitely close to B or C. y prime is equal to B prime or C prime in that case. Since the triangle is equilateral XA=XB=XC so we can say XY+XB+XC can be equal to Y'A. IF you take any other case you will find that XY+XB+XC is greater than Y'A. So the equation is true · 4 months, 1 week ago

Your reasoning is very flawed so I'm afraid you are incorrect. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Problem 4 [2 points]

Suppose your house is at coordinate (1,1)

You want to visit your friend's house which is located at coordinate (-3, 5)

However, you want to first walk towards the sea to collect seashells, and then walk to your friend's house.

The coastline is described as the line $$y=0$$, you can visit any point of the line to collect your seashells.

Now, what is the minimum distance you would have to walk? · 4 months, 1 week ago

My point is if you were to only go to your friends house you d have to cross the y axis. then you the minimum distance should be the just the distance from your house to your house which can be solved by pythagoras theorem. if the distance was a. then i have

a^2 = 2×4^2. because the difference between x and y coordinates of both x and y is the same which is 4.

Solving we have a=sqrt 32 · 4 months, 1 week ago

Yes I also think this · 4 months, 1 week ago

The x- axis is the coastline and not y- axis. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Right. Its sqrt 52 · 4 months, 1 week ago

The answer is $$\sqrt{52}$$ or $$2\sqrt{13}$$ · 4 months, 1 week ago

Oh boy, that means I have to post another one · 4 months, 1 week ago

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I dont know much but i think the answer is sqrt 32. I d use latex if i was on computer · 4 months, 1 week ago

oh damn sorry if y=0 then that means its x axis haha. srry for spamming · 4 months, 1 week ago

$$2\sqrt{13}$$

Reflect the point $$(-3,5)$$ in the $$x$$ axis and walk from $$(1,1)$$ to $$(-3,-5)$$ in a straight line. Using Pythagoras this is $$\sqrt{6^2+4^2}=\sqrt{52}=\large \color{green}{\boxed{2\sqrt{13}}}$$. Now reflect the part of the line below the $$x$$ axis in the $$x$$ axis, and this is the minimum distance · 4 months, 1 week ago

Problem 5 ($$x-1$$ marks)

An equilateral triangle of side $$1$$ has a circle inscribed in it, so that it touches all sides of the triangle at their medians. An equilateral triangle is inscribed in the circle.

The process of circle inscribing and triangle inscribing is repeated until infinity. Find the exact value of the sum of the areas of all triangles.

If the value is in the form $$\dfrac{\sqrt{x}}{y}$$, find $$x+y$$. · 4 months, 1 week ago

The answer is $$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}$$.

Each smaller triangle's area can be seen to be 1/4 of the triangle bigger than it.

For instance, the first triangle's area is $$\sqrt{3}/4$$. THe second triangle would be that area divided by 4. The third triangle would be the second divided by four again and so on.

Hence, summing all the areas, the total area gives $$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}$$ · 4 months, 1 week ago

@Julian Poon the answer is 6 not sqrt3÷3 you have to x+y not the whole. But that doesnt matter because your solution is right. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Ah well... · 4 months, 1 week ago

Correct! $$x-1$$ marks for you good sir. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Haha x-1 marks is x used up in the question, right? · 4 months, 1 week ago

Indeed $$:)$$ · 4 months, 1 week ago

Question 3 (3 marks)

The above figure shows a medal, comprised of a square of side $$1$$ with a four-pointed star inscribed in it, such that the angle between the points is $$120^{\circ}$$ as shown.

If the area of the circle inscribed in the star is $$\dfrac{a-\sqrt3}{b} \pi$$ for integers $$a$$ and $$b$$, find $$ab$$. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Area is $\frac{2-\sqrt3}{6}\pi$ thus , answer is $$\color{green}{\boxed{12}}$$ · 4 months, 1 week ago

Correct, but Julian answered first $$:)$$ · 4 months, 1 week ago

Julian already got it. · 4 months, 1 week ago

To see why, the radius of the circle is half the length of the side minus the height of the triangle.

This gives

$r=\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$

THe area of the circle is $\pi r^2$

THis gives the area of the circle:

$\frac{2-\sqrt{3}}{6}*\pi$ · 4 months, 1 week ago

Post next · 4 months, 1 week ago

Winner! · 4 months, 1 week ago

Its 2D ?

And only of 3 marks? · 4 months, 1 week ago

Yes, the figure is 2D. My solution is not too complicated, but also harder than your 2 marker, hence I will reward 3 points for it · 4 months, 1 week ago

Haha TIT FOR TAT

I posted 2 marks and you 3 marks comparing with me · 4 months, 1 week ago

Question 2 (2 marks)

Find perimeter of the figure. · 4 months, 1 week ago

The above figure is a square with an equilateral triangle $$AED$$ "indented" into it, since all angles are $$60^{\circ}$$. Therefore $$AE=ED=AD=12$$, and the perimeter is $$5 \times 12 = \large \color{green}{\boxed{60}}$$. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Nice solution. I was thinking of a solution when you posted this. You win haha :P · 4 months, 1 week ago

Hehe. Posted the next problem. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Right Post next problem · 4 months, 1 week ago

Question 1[3marks]

A semicircle of diameter $$1$$ sits at the top of a semicircle of diameter $$2$$,as shown.The shaded area inside the smaller semicircle and outside the larger semicircle is called lune.Determine the area of the lune. · 4 months, 1 week ago

· 4 months, 1 week ago

It is the correct answer. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Thanks, I will post new soon · 4 months, 1 week ago

https://brilliant.org/discussions/thread/brilliant-geometry-contest-season-1/#comment-a3f5119307e92 GO HERE · 4 months, 1 week ago

i want to take part in this where is the present question · 4 months, 1 week ago

goto the comments sorting option and click New, instead of Top. Anyways, Problem 9 is most recent. No one has solved properly. · 4 months, 1 week ago

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I've already posted Problem 9, since I was told to. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Problem 8 [3 marks]

Prove that the locus of a centre of a circle touching both another circle and a straight line which in turn do not intersect is a parabola

eg.

Let $$C_1$$ be the required circle and $$C_2$$ given circle and $$L_1$$ be the given line then:

1. $$C_1$$ touches $$L_1$$ and $$C_2$$.

2. $$C_2$$ does not touch $$L_1$$.

· 4 months, 1 week ago

Repost the problem 8. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Comment deleted 4 months ago

Obviously yes · 4 months, 1 week ago

Problem looked familiar. https://brilliant.org/problems/locus-of-circles-centre/ · 4 months, 1 week ago

You did a wrong thing by posting the link. You should have written your solution. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Would've taken too long. Sorry. Also, I recognised the question (Eidetic/Photographic memory). · 4 months, 1 week ago

Try the proof without seeing. Its great really · 4 months, 1 week ago

But the proof is great. · 4 months, 1 week ago

True, but I found this problem not too hard to show via co-ord geom. Still, my problem to post? · 4 months, 1 week ago

· 4 months, 1 week ago

Its mine solution. So thats cheating. · 4 months, 1 week ago

well,didn't you do! · 4 months, 1 week ago

Post the next. · 4 months, 1 week ago

See the bedsheet behind the register, its also same! How can this be possible? · 4 months, 1 week ago

Alternate universes.

· 4 months, 1 week ago

You just copied his solution :P · 4 months, 1 week ago

i wrote it.How can you say that?our handwriting is same · 4 months, 1 week ago

Well I took his solution and your solution and compared it pixel by pixel and compared colours. It is also mesmerizing that you took the photo at the same angle and from the smae distance and under the same light and in the same notebook of his. What is even more surprising? The solutions are the same.

_<

· 4 months, 1 week ago

One more thing see the bedsheet behind the register, Its also same · 4 months, 1 week ago

Haha. Its mine. I can identify my writing · 4 months, 1 week ago

Maybe you two are the same people from alternate universes. :P · 4 months, 1 week ago

maybe · 4 months, 1 week ago

So, do I get the points for it? · 4 months, 1 week ago

no · 4 months, 1 week ago

K, that's fine as long as problem remains. · 4 months, 1 week ago

He is a bad person. See he awarded marks to himself · 4 months, 1 week ago

Problem 7 [3 points] Suppose the medians of a triangle are 5,12,13 units.Find the sides of the triangle. · 4 months, 1 week ago

26/3,2(sqrt244)/3,2(sqrt601)/3 · 4 months, 1 week ago

ya! sharky is right.@Prince Loomba post your solution. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Its a direct formula. Side=$$\frac {2}{3} \times \sqrt {2 ((m_{a})^2+(m_b)^{2})-{m_{c}}^2}$$ · 4 months, 1 week ago

oh..thats nice · 4 months, 1 week ago

Why am I awarded points even though I didn't posted the solution to previous problem? · 4 months, 1 week ago

you didn't.really? · 4 months, 1 week ago

BTW, my method is using formula $$AB^2 + AC^2 = 2(AD^2 + BD^2)$$, then using simultaneous linear equations. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Even i used the same thing. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Beat me to it!!! Can we please post proofs of why it is true? · 4 months, 1 week ago

Post next bro. · 4 months, 1 week ago

correct! · 4 months, 1 week ago

Problem 6 [2 points]

What is the area of the largest circle possible with center at coordinate (0,0), but doesn't intersect the area bounded by $$y>\frac{1}{\left|x\right|}$$? · 4 months, 1 week ago

Simple, easy question. We wish to find the shortest distance between the Origin and this graph. But this can be easily done as follows: We have $$y = \frac{1}{|x|}$$ and we wish to minimise $$x^2 + y^2$$ (Using distance formula). Substituting $$y^2 = \frac {1}{x^2}$$, we have $$x^2 + \frac {1}{x^2}$$. Note that $$x^2$$ is non-negative, so we can apply AM-GM to get that its minimum value is $$2$$. Thus, the minimum distance between the curve and the origin is $$\sqrt{2}$$. Thus, the largest circle satisfying has a radius of $$\sqrt{2}$$, so it has an area of $$2\pi$$. · 4 months, 1 week ago

I have a short trick. The nearest point is (1,1) and (-1,1). And if circle is bigger than that, then it will be excluded. So circle covering 1,1 and center origin area is 2pi · 4 months, 1 week ago

Is the ander 2pi? · 4 months, 1 week ago

Post next bro · 4 months, 1 week ago

Sorry my net was down a bit. · 4 months, 1 week ago

Correct! · 4 months, 1 week ago