olymmath

KURSCHAK 1983

Kürschák Competition 1983.

Other problems

Problem 1

Let x,yx, y and zz be rational numbers satisfying x3+3y3+9z3−9xyz=0.x^3 + 3y^3 + 9z^3 - 9xyz = 0. Prove that x=y=z=0x = y = z = 0 .

Problem 2

Prove that f(2)≥3nf(2) \ge 3^n where the polynomial f(x)=xn+a1xn−1+...+an−1x+1f(x) = x_n + a_1x_{n-1} + ...+ a_{n-1}x + 1 has non-negative coefficients and nn real roots.

Problem 3

Given are n+1n + 1 points P1,P2,...,PnP_1, P_2,..., P_n and QQ in the plane, no three collinear. For any two different points PiP_i and PjP_j , there is a point PkP_k such that the point QQ lies inside the triangle PiPjPkP_iP_jP_k . Prove that nn is an odd number.