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+ | The sequence <math>S_1, S_2, S_3, \cdots, S_{10}</math> has the property that every term beginning with the third is the sum of the previous two. That is, <cmath> S_n = S_{n-2} + S_{n-1} \text{ for } n \ge 3. </cmath> Suppose that <math>S_9 = 110</math> and <math>S_7 = 42</math>. What is <math>S_4</math>? | ||
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+ | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 4\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 6\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 10\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 12\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 16\qquad </math> | ||
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+ | ==Solution== | ||
<math>S_9 = 110</math>, <math>S_7 = 42</math> | <math>S_9 = 110</math>, <math>S_7 = 42</math> | ||
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<math>S_4 = S_6 - S_5 = 26 - 16 = 10</math> | <math>S_4 = S_6 - S_5 = 26 - 16 = 10</math> | ||
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+ | == See also == | ||
+ | {{AMC12 box|year=2013|ab=A|num-b=6|num-a=8}} |
Revision as of 18:35, 22 February 2013
Problem
The sequence has the property that every term beginning with the third is the sum of the previous two. That is,
Suppose that
and
. What is
?
Solution
,
See also
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