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is an integer. Which of the following statements must be true about <math>x</math>? | is an integer. Which of the following statements must be true about <math>x</math>? | ||
− | <math>\mathrm{(A)}\ \text{It is negative.}\ | + | <math>\mathrm{(A)}\ \text{It is negative.}\\mathrm{(B)}\ \text{It is even, but not necessarily a multiple of 3.}\\mathrm{(C)}\ \text{It is a multiple of 3, but not necessarily even.}\\mathrm{(D)}\ \text{It is a multiple of 6, but not necessarily a multiple of 12.}\\mathrm{(E)}\ \text{It is a multiple of 12.}</math> |
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Latest revision as of 02:17, 5 August 2021
- The following problem is from both the 2008 AMC 12A #5 and 2008 AMC 10A #9, so both problems redirect to this page.
Problem
Suppose that is an integer. Which of the following statements must be true about ?
Solution
For to be an integer, must be even, but not necessarily divisible by . Thus, the answer is .
See also
2008 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 4 |
Followed by Problem 6 |
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 | |
All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions |
2008 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 8 |
Followed by Problem 10 | |
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 | ||
All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions |
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