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==Solution 3== | ==Solution 3== | ||
− | <math>(625^{\log_5 2015})^{\frac{1}{4}} = (625^{\frac{1}{4}})^{\log_5 2015} = 5^{\log_5 2015} = \boxed{\textbf{(D)} 2015}</math> | + | <math>(625^{\log_5 2015})^{\frac{1}{4}} = (625^{\frac{1}{4}})^{\log_5 2015} = 5^{\log_5 2015} = \boxed{\textbf{(D)}~2015}</math> |
− | ~ cxsmi | + | ~ [https://artofproblemsolving.com/wiki/index.php/User:Cxsmi cxsmi] |
==Solution 4 (Last resort)== | ==Solution 4 (Last resort)== | ||
− | We note that the year number is just <math>2015</math>, so just guess | + | We note that the year number is just <math>2015</math>, so just guess <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D)} 2015}</math>. |
~xHypotenuse | ~xHypotenuse | ||
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+ | Easily the best solution | ||
== Video Solution by OmegaLearn == | == Video Solution by OmegaLearn == |
Latest revision as of 02:14, 30 June 2024
Contents
Problem
What is the value of ?
Solution 1
Solution 2
We can rewrite as as
. Thus,
Solution 3
~ cxsmi
Solution 4 (Last resort)
We note that the year number is just , so just guess
.
~xHypotenuse
Easily the best solution
Video Solution by OmegaLearn
https://youtu.be/RdIIEhsbZKw?t=738
~ pi_is_3.14
See Also
2015 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 7 |
Followed by Problem 9 |
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 | |
All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions |
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