2000 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 9
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[hide]Problem
Three-digit powers of and are used in this "cross-number" puzzle. What is the only possible digit for the outlined square?
Solution
The -digit powers of are and , so space is filled with a . The only -digit power of beginning with is , so the outlined block is filled with a .
Video Solution
https://youtu.be/QAeRqTq3a7Y Soo, DRMS, NM
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