Let $a$ and $b$ be non-negative integers. Consider a sequence $s_1$, $s_2$, $s_3$, $. . .$ such that $s_1 = a$, $s_2 = b$, and $s_{i+1} = |s_i - s_{i-1}|$ for $i \ge 2$. Prove that there is some $i$ for which $s_i = 0$.
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An acute triangle is a triangle that has all angles less that $90^{\circ}$ ($90^{\circ}$ is a Right Angle). Let $ABC$ be a right-angled triangle with $\angle ACB =90^{\circ}.$ Let $CD$ be the altitude from $C$ to $AB,$ and let $E$ be the intersection of the angle bisector of $\angle ACD$ with $AD.$ Let $EF$ be the altitude from $E$ to $BC.$ Prove that the circumcircle of $BEF$ passes through the midpoint of $CE.$
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William is thinking of an integer between 1 and 50, inclusive. Victor can choose a positive integer $m$ and ask William: "does $m$ divide your number?", to which William must answer truthfully. Victor continues asking these questions until he determines William's number. What is the minimum number of questions that Victor needs to guarantee this?
There are 20 students in a high school class, and each student has exactly three close friends in the class. Five of the students have bought tickets to an upcoming concert. If any student sees that at least two of their close friends have bought tickets, then they will buy a ticket too. Is it possible that the entire class buys tickets to the concert? (Assume that friendship is mutual; if student $A$ is close friends with student $B$, then $B$ is close friends with $A$.)
An acute triangle is a triangle that has all angles less than $90^{\circ}$ ($90^{\circ}$ is a Right Angle). Let $ABC$ be an acute triangle with altitudes $AD$, $BE$, and $CF$ meeting at $H$. The circle passing through points $D$, $E$, and $F$ meets $AD$, $BE$, and $CF$ again at $X$, $Y$, and $Z$ respectively. Prove the following inequality: $$\frac{AH}{DX}+\frac{BH}{EY}+\frac{CH}{FZ} \geq 3.$$