10 Problems For HOMC 2019: Nguyen Quang Tan March 20, 2019
10 Problems For HOMC 2019: Nguyen Quang Tan March 20, 2019
10 Problems For HOMC 2019: Nguyen Quang Tan March 20, 2019
Problem 1
Let n be a positive integer having 2019 distinct prime divisors. Determine the number of
x ∈ {1, 2, . . . , n} for which x2 ≡ x (mod n).
Solution. Consider the general problem, suppose that n has k distinct prime divisors.
That means n = pα1 1 · pα2 2 · · · pαk k .
From x2 ≡ x (mod n), we get n | x(x − 1).
Since gcd(x, x − 1) = 1 imply
x ≡ r1 (mod pα1 1 )
...
x ≡ rk (mod pαk k )
where ri ∈ {0; 1} ∀1 ≤ i ≤ k.
Because ri can get 2 values 0 or 1, we have 2k systems of equations.
On the other hand {1, . . . , n} is a complete residue system.
According Chinese Remainder Theorem, we have 2k solutions.
The answer is 22019 .
Problem 2
Given the square ABCD. The point M belongs to the side AD such that AD = 3M D. Points
ND
I, N belong to the side CD such that ABM
\ =M \ BI and M N ⊥ BI. Calculate .
NC
A B
D C
I N
Problem 3
Given the arithmetic sequence (un ) with u1 = 1 such that the sum of 100 first terms is 24850.
1 1 1
Calculate S = + + ··· + .
u1 u2 u2 u3 u49 u50
Problem 4
Let
f (x) = a2 x2 + bx + a2 c − 1 (a, b, c ∈ Z).
Suppose that the equation f (x) = −2 has two positive integral roots. Prove that A =
f 2 (1) + f 2 (−1)
is a composite number.
2
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Since x1 , x2 are positive integers, A = (x21 + 1)(x22 + 1) are the product of two intergers greater
than 1. So A is a composite number.
Problem 5
Given the function f (x) = x2 − 6x + 12. Solve the equation f (f (f (f (x)))) = 65539.
Solution. We have
Therefore
Hence
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Problem 6
Suppose that the equation
x3 − ax2 + bx − c = 0
then 1 ≤ a ≤ 2.
Solution. Suppose that x1 , x2 , x3 are positive roots of the given equation. Apply Viet’s theorem
x1 + x2 + x3 = a; x1 x2 + x2 x3 + x1 x3 = b; x1 x2 x3 = c.
We have
And
Problem 7
Let H be an interior point of 4ABC. And K is the orthocenter ABH. The straight line
passing through H and perpendicular to BC cuts AK at the point E. The straight line
passing through H and perpendicular to AC cuts BK at F . Prove that CH⊥EF .
Lemma 4.1
Given 4 points A, B, C, D. We have AC⊥BD ⇔ AB 2 + CD2 = AD2 + BC 2 .
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M
K P
H
Q
B C
N
CF 2 + EH 2 = F H 2 + CE 2 ⇒ CH⊥EF.
Problem 8
Let ∆ABC be an isosceles triangle at A. In the half plane of BC not containging point A,
we get point D such that BAD
\ = 2ADC \ and CAD \ = 2ADB. \ Prove that CBD is isosceles
at D.
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Solution.
B C
H
On the opposite ray of AD we get point E such that AE = AB. We have AE = AB = AC the
4ABE, 4ACE are isosceles at A. Imply
BAD
\ = 2AEB,
[ CAD
\ = 2AEC. [
On the other hand BAD
\ = 2ADC,
\ CAD\ = 2ADB.
\
Therefore BEA
[ = ADC,
\ AEC[ = ADB.
\
Impy 4BDE = 4CED (a.s.a) ⇒ BE = CD.
Let H be the intersection of AD and BC.
We have 4HBE = 4HCD (a.s.a) ⇒ BH = HC. Consider the isosceles triangle 4ABC at A,
AH is the median of the triangle so it is the perpendicular bisector of BC. Imply DB = DC.
Hence 4CBD is isosceles at D.
Problem 9
√ √ √
Let a, b, c be 3 positive real numbers such that a + b + c = 1. Find the maximum of
Ñ é
√ 1 1 1
P = abc » +» +» .
(a + b)(a + c) (b + c)(a + b) (c + b)(a + c)
Imply
√ √ √
4
√ √
abc abc
bc b+ c
» ≤» √ √ = 2 ≤ . (1)
(a + b)(a + c) 2 ab · 2 ac 4
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Problem 10
Give the polynomial
f (x) = 20x2 − 11x + 2019.
.
Prove that there exists the integer α such that f (α)..22019 .
Solution. Consider the general problem, for all positive integer n there exists integer αn such that
.
f (αn ) ..2n . (?)
.. 1
With n = 1 we choose α1 = 1 then f (1).2 .
.
Suppose that this problem is true with n = k, that means existing αk such that β = f (αk ) ..2k .
We will prove that the problem is true with n = k + 1. Choose αk+1 = αk + β, we get
.
f (αk+1 ) = f (α) + 20β 2 + 40αβ − 11β = 10β (2β + 4αk − 1) ..2k+1
.
The general problem (?) is proved. Therefore there exists αn such that f (αn ) ..2n .
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