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Perfect square can equal: 4, 9, or 16 | Perfect square can equal: 4, 9, or 16 | ||
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<math>4+5+6+0+(-1)+(-2)=\boxed{\textbf{(B)} 12}</math> | <math>4+5+6+0+(-1)+(-2)=\boxed{\textbf{(B)} 12}</math> |
Latest revision as of 17:08, 13 July 2021
Problem 8
What is the sum of all integer solutions to ?
Solution
= perfect square.
1 < perfect square < 25
Perfect square can equal: 4, 9, or 16
Solve for :
and
and
The sum of all integer solutions is
See Also
2012 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 7 |
Followed by Problem 9 | |
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