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For <math>x=7</math>, which of the following is the smallest? | For <math>x=7</math>, which of the following is the smallest? | ||
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<math>\text{(A)}\ \dfrac{6}{x} \qquad \text{(B)}\ \dfrac{6}{x+1} \qquad \text{(C)}\ \dfrac{6}{x-1} \qquad \text{(D)}\ \dfrac{x}{6} \qquad \text{(E)}\ \dfrac{x+1}{6}</math> | <math>\text{(A)}\ \dfrac{6}{x} \qquad \text{(B)}\ \dfrac{6}{x+1} \qquad \text{(C)}\ \dfrac{6}{x-1} \qquad \text{(D)}\ \dfrac{x}{6} \qquad \text{(E)}\ \dfrac{x+1}{6}</math> | ||
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Plugging <math>x</math> in for every answer choice would give | Plugging <math>x</math> in for every answer choice would give | ||
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* [[AJHSME Problems and Solutions]] | * [[AJHSME Problems and Solutions]] | ||
* [[Mathematics competition resources]] | * [[Mathematics competition resources]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:27, 25 November 2022
Contents
Problem
For 
, which of the following is the smallest?
Solution
Solution 1
Plugging 
in for every answer choice would give
From here, we can see that the smallest is answer choice 
See also
| 1998 AJHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by First question |
Followed by Problem 2 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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