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== Solution == | == Solution == | ||
Note that <math>2002 = 11 \cdot 13 \cdot 14</math>. With this observation, it becomes easy to note that <math>z = -14i</math> is a root of the given equation. | Note that <math>2002 = 11 \cdot 13 \cdot 14</math>. With this observation, it becomes easy to note that <math>z = -14i</math> is a root of the given equation. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
{{AMC12 box|year=2002|ab=P|num-b=22|num-a=24}} | {{AMC12 box|year=2002|ab=P|num-b=22|num-a=24}} | ||
{{MAA Notice}} | {{MAA Notice}} | ||
Revision as of 16:44, 1 July 2024
Problem
The equation 
has a zero of the form 
, where 
and 
are positive real numbers. Find 
Solution
Note that 
. With this observation, it becomes easy to note that 
is a root of the given equation.
Expanding
See also
| 2002 AMC 12P (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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