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+ | The equation given can be rewritten as: | ||
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:<math>40|x| = - y^2 - 2xy + 400</math> | :<math>40|x| = - y^2 - 2xy + 400</math> | ||
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Hence, either <math>y = -20</math>, or <math>2x = 20 - y \Longrightarrow y = -2x + 20</math>. | Hence, either <math>y = -20</math>, or <math>2x = 20 - y \Longrightarrow y = -2x + 20</math>. | ||
− | Similarily, for the second one, we get <math>y = 20</math> or <math> y = -2x - 20</math>. If we graph these four equations, we see that we get a parallelogram with base 20 and height 40. Hence the answer is <math>800</math>. | + | Similarily, for the second one, we get <math>y = 20</math> or <math> y = -2x - 20</math>. If we graph these four equations, we see that we get a parallelogram with base 20 and height 40. Hence the answer is <math>\boxed{800}</math>. |
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+ | == Solution 2 == | ||
+ | The equation can be rewritten as: <math>(x+y)^2=(|x|-20)^2</math>. Do casework as above. | ||
== See also == | == See also == |
Latest revision as of 19:13, 23 February 2018
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[hide]Problem
The graph of partitions the plane into several regions. What is the area of the bounded region?
Solution
The equation given can be rewritten as:
We can split the equation into a piecewise equation by breaking up the absolute value:
Factoring the first one: (alternatively, it is also possible to complete the square)
Hence, either , or .
Similarily, for the second one, we get or . If we graph these four equations, we see that we get a parallelogram with base 20 and height 40. Hence the answer is .
Solution 2
The equation can be rewritten as: . Do casework as above.
See also
1998 AIME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 4 | |
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