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<math>(2, 12, 9)=\frac{2}{12}+\frac{12}{9}+\frac{9}{2}=\frac{1}{6}+\frac{4}{3}+\frac{9}{2}=\frac{1}{6}+\frac{8}{6}+\frac{27}{6}=\frac{36}{6}=\boxed{6}</math>. Our answer is then <math>\text{(C)}\ 6 \qquad</math>. | <math>(2, 12, 9)=\frac{2}{12}+\frac{12}{9}+\frac{9}{2}=\frac{1}{6}+\frac{4}{3}+\frac{9}{2}=\frac{1}{6}+\frac{8}{6}+\frac{27}{6}=\frac{36}{6}=\boxed{6}</math>. Our answer is then <math>\text{(C)}\ 6 \qquad</math>. | ||
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Revision as of 17:05, 26 December 2008
Problem
Given that a, b, and c are non-zero real numbers, define 
, find 
.
Solution
. Our answer is then 
.
See Also
| 2002 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 3 | |
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| All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions | ||
