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[hide]Problem
A binary operation has the properties that and that for all nonzero real numbers and . (Here represents multiplication). The solution to the equation can be written as , where and are relatively prime positive integers. What is
Solution
We see that , and think of division. Testing, we see that the first condition is satisfied, because . Therefore, division is the operation . Solving the equation, so the answer is
Solution 2
We can manipulate the given identities to arrive at a conclusion about the binary operator . Substituting into the second identity yields . Hence, or, dividing both sides of the equation by
Hence, the given equation becomes . Solving yields so the answer is
See Also
2016 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 22 |
Followed by Problem 24 | |
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All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions |
2016 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 19 |
Followed by Problem 21 |
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All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions |
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