olymmath

BALKAN 2014

Balkan Mathematical Olympiad 2014.

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Problem 1

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Let x,yx, y and zz be positive real numbers such that xy+yz+zx=3xyzx y+y z+z x=3 x y z. Prove that

x2y+y2z+z2x≥2(x+y+z)−3x^{2} y+y^{2} z+z^{2} x \geq 2(x+y+z)-3

and determine when equality holds.

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Problem 2

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A special number is a positive integer nn for which there exist positive integers a,b,ca, b, c and dd with

n=a3+2b3c3+2d3n=\frac{a^{3}+2 b^{3}}{c^{3}+2 d^{3}}

Prove that: (a) there are infinitely many special numbers; (b) 2014 is not a special number.

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Problem 3

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Let ABCDA B C D be a trapezium inscribed in a circle Γ\Gamma with diameter ABA B. Let EE be the intersection point of the diagonals ACA C and BDB D. The circle with center BB and radius BEB E meets Γ\Gamma at the points KK and LL, where KK is on the same side of ABA B as CC. The line perpendicular to BDB D at EE intersects CDC D at MM.

Prove that KMK M is perpendicular to DLD L.

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Problem 4

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Let nn be a positive integer. A regular hexagon with side length nn is divided into equilateral triangles with side length 1 by lines parallel to its sides. Find the number of regular hexagons all of whose vertices are among the vertices of the equilateral triangles.

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