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| − | Note that <math>3 \circ y = 4 \cdot 3 - 3y + 3y = 12 | + | Note that <math>3 \circ y = 4 \cdot 3 - 3y + 3y = 12</math>, so <math>3 \circ y = 12</math> is true for all values of <math>y</math>. Thus there are more than four solutions, and the answer is <math>\fbox{E}</math> |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 20:07, 27 May 2021
Problem
Define the operation "
" by 
, for all real numbers 
and 
. For how many real numbers does 
?
Solution
Note that 
, so 
is true for all values of . Thus there are more than four solutions, and the answer is 
See also
| 1993 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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