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From <math>|a-b|=2</math> we get that <math>|b|=2</math>, hence <math>b\in\{-2,2\}</math>. | From <math>|a-b|=2</math> we get that <math>|b|=2</math>, hence <math>b\in\{-2,2\}</math>. | ||
− | If we multiply all four numbers by <math>-1</math>, we will not change any of the differences. Hence we can assume that <math>b=2</math>. | + | If we multiply all four numbers by <math>-1</math>, we will not change any of the differences. Hence we can [[WLOG]] assume that <math>b=2</math>. |
From <math>|b-c|=3</math> we get that <math>c\in\{-1,5\}</math>. | From <math>|b-c|=3</math> we get that <math>c\in\{-1,5\}</math>. |
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[hide]Problem
Let , , , and be real numbers with , , and . What is the sum of all possible values of ?
Solution
Solution 1
From we get that
Similarly, and .
Substitution gives . This gives . There are possibilities for the value of :
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,
,
,
,
,
,
Therefore, the only possible values of are 9, 5, 3, and 1. Their sum is .
Solution 2
If we add the same constant to all of , , , and , we will not change any of the differences. Hence we can assume that .
From we get that , hence .
If we multiply all four numbers by , we will not change any of the differences. Hence we can WLOG assume that .
From we get that .
From we get that .
Hence , and the sum of possible values is .
See Also
2009 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 15 |
Followed by Problem 17 | |
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