Find all triples $latex (p, x, y) $ such that $latex p^x = y^4 + 4 $, where $latex p $ is a prime and $latex x, y $ are natural numbers. Hint 1: p cannot be 2. For if p is 2 then $latex p^x $ is even which implies $latex y^4 + 4 […]
Find all triples $latex (p, x, y) $ such that $latex p^x = y^4 + 4 $, where $latex p $ is a prime and $latex x, y $ are natural numbers. Hint 1: p cannot be 2. For if p is 2 then $latex p^x $ is even which implies $latex y^4 + 4 […]
This post contains Indian National Mathematical Olympiad, INMO 2010 questions. Try to solve these problems and share it in the comments. Let ABC be a triangle with circum-circle $ \Gamma $.Let M be a point in the interior of the triangle ABC which is also on the bisector of $ \angle A $. Let AM, […]
This post contains the problems from Indian National Mathematics Olympiad, INMO 2009 Question Paper. Do try to find their solutions. Indian National Mathematics Olympiad (INMO) 2009 Question Paper: Let ABC be a triangle and P be a interior point such that $ \angle BPC $=$ 90^0 $, $ \angle BAP $ = $ \angle BCP […]
Let $ABC$ be a triangle, $I$ its in-centre; $ A_1, B_1, C_1 $ be the reflections of $I$ in BC, CA, AB respectively. Suppose the circumcircle of triangle $ A_1 B_1 C_1 $ passes through A. Prove that $ B_1, C_1, I, I_1 $ are concyclic, where $ I_1 $ is the incentre of triangle […]
This post contains the problems from Indian National Mathematics Olympiad, INMO 2008 Question Paper. Do try to find their solutions. Let $ABC$ be a triangle, $I$ its in-centre; $ A_1, B_1, C_1 $ be the reflections of $I$ in BC, CA, AB respectively. Suppose the circum-circle of triangle $ A_1 B_1 C_1 $ passes through […]
Test of Mathematics Solution Subjective 35 (from ISI Entrance). The book, Test of Mathematics at 10+2 Level is Published by East West Press. This problem book is indispensable for the preparation of I.S.I. B.Stat and B.Math Entrance. Also see: Cheenta I.S.I. & C.M.I. Entrance Course Problem (a) Prove that, for any odd integer n, $ […]
12. In $ (\triangle ABC, AB=AC=28)$ and BC=20. Points D,E, and F are on sides $ (\overline{AB}, \overline{BC})$, and $ (\overline{AC})$, respectively, such that $ (\overline{DE})$ and $ (\overline{EF})$ are parallel to $ (\overline{AC})$ and $ (\overline{AB})$, respectively. What is the perimeter of parallelogram ADEF?$ (\textbf{(A) }48\qquad\textbf{(B) }52\qquad\textbf{(C) }56\qquad\textbf{(D) }60\qquad\textbf{(E) }72\qquad )$ Solution: Perimeter = […]
4. Let N be an integer greater than 1 and let $ (T_n)$ be the number of non empty subsets S of ({1,2,.....,n}) with the property that the average of the elements of S is an integer. Prove that $(T_n - n)$ is always even. Sketch of the Proof: $ (T_n )$ = number of […]
3 Let $ (a,b,c,d \in \mathbb{N})$ such that $ (a \ge b \ge c \ge d)$. Show that the equation $ (x^4 - ax^3 - bx^2 - cx -d = 0)$ has no integer solution. Sketch of the Solution: Claim 1: There cannot be a negative integer solution. Suppose other wise. If possible $x= […]
1. Let $(\Gamma_1)$ and $(\Gamma_2)$ be two circles touching each other externally at R. Let $(O_1)$ and $(O_2)$ be the centres of $(\Gamma_1)$ and $(\Gamma_2)$, respectively. Let $(\ell_1)$ be a line which is tangent to $(\Gamma_2)$ at P and passing through $(O_1)$, and let $(\ell_2)$ be the line tangent to $(\Gamma_1)$ at Q and passing […]