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Circle Geometry (AIME / USAJMO / AMO)

Proof-style AIME / USAJMO / AMO statements — develop a full argument; type only the final answer.

Proof track: treat each problem as a full olympiad writeup on paper. Here you only enter the final answer (integer or short expression).

Circle Geometry: core idea

Advanced circle theorems.

Example problem: hint and answer

**(Proof track.)** Give a complete justification. Two chords intersect with pieces 2,182,18 and 6,x6,x. Find xx.

Hint: Identify whether the theorem concerns arcs, angles, powers, or tangent lengths. Answer: 6.

Practice (9 problems — type your answers)

No proof submission required — answers only.

  • 1. **(Proof track.)** Give a complete justification. A tangent from PP is 1515; a secant has external segment 99. Find whole secant.

  • 2. **(Proof track.)** Give a complete justification. An arc is 220∘220^\circ. Find its corresponding minor inscribed angle.

  • 3. **(Proof track.)** Give a complete justification. A radius-1010 circle has a chord subtending 120∘120^\circ. Find chord length.

  • 4. **(Proof track.)** Give a complete justification. A cyclic quadrilateral has angles x,2x,3x,4xx,2x,3x,4x. Find smallest angle.

  • 5. **(Proof track.)** Give a complete justification. A triangle is inscribed in a circle with side 1010 opposite 30∘30^\circ. Find radius.

  • 6. **(Proof track.)** Give a complete justification. Two circles radii 3,43,4 are externally tangent. Find center distance.

  • 7. **(Proof track.)** Give a complete justification. A circle's diameter is 2626. A point is 55 from the center. Find its power.

  • 8. **(Proof track.)** Give a complete justification. A 90∘90^\circ arc has length 3π3\pi. Find circle area.

  • 9. **(Proof track.)** Give a complete justification. Tangents at endpoints of a diameter meet at what angle?

Circle Geometry Practice Problems — AIME / USAJMO / AMO