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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ {-20}\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ {-18}\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ {-15}\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ {-12}\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ {-8} </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ {-20}\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ {-18}\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ {-15}\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ {-12}\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ {-8} </math> | ||
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Note that when <math>y=0</math>, the <math>x</math> values of the equations should be equal by the problem statement. We have that | Note that when <math>y=0</math>, the <math>x</math> values of the equations should be equal by the problem statement. We have that | ||
<cmath>0 = ax + 5 \implies x = -\dfrac{5}{a}</cmath> <cmath>0 = 3x+b \implies x= -\dfrac{b}{3}</cmath> | <cmath>0 = ax + 5 \implies x = -\dfrac{5}{a}</cmath> <cmath>0 = 3x+b \implies x= -\dfrac{b}{3}</cmath> | ||
Which means that <cmath>-\dfrac{5}{a} = -\dfrac{b}{3} \implies ab = 15</cmath> | Which means that <cmath>-\dfrac{5}{a} = -\dfrac{b}{3} \implies ab = 15</cmath> | ||
The only possible pairs <math>(a,b)</math> then are <math>(a,b) = (1,15), (3,5), (5,3), (15, 1)</math>. These pairs give respective <math>x</math>-values of <math>-5, -\dfrac{5}{3}, -1, -\dfrac{1}{3}</math> which have a sum of <math>\boxed{\textbf{(E)} \: -8}</math>. | The only possible pairs <math>(a,b)</math> then are <math>(a,b) = (1,15), (3,5), (5,3), (15, 1)</math>. These pairs give respective <math>x</math>-values of <math>-5, -\dfrac{5}{3}, -1, -\dfrac{1}{3}</math> which have a sum of <math>\boxed{\textbf{(E)} \: -8}</math>. | ||
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+ | First, notice that the value of x cannot exceed 5 because the minimum value for a is 1. Also, notice that for the second equation, it intersects x at <math> 0, -\dfrac{1}{3}, -\dfrac{2}{3}, -1</math> and so on. We then realize that the only integer values for x are <math> -1</math> and <math>-5</math>. We also see that for a fraction to be the value of x, the numerator must divide 5 evenly. So, the only other values are <math>-\dfrac{5}{3}</math> and <math>-\dfrac{1}{3}</math>. Adding, we get <math>\boxed{\textbf{(E)} \: -8}</math>. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== |
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Contents
Problem
Positive integers and
are such that the graphs of
and
intersect the
-axis at the same point. What is the sum of all possible
-coordinates of these points of intersection?
Solution 1
Note that when , the
values of the equations should be equal by the problem statement. We have that
Which means that
The only possible pairs
then are
. These pairs give respective
-values of
which have a sum of
.
Solution 2
First, notice that the value of x cannot exceed 5 because the minimum value for a is 1. Also, notice that for the second equation, it intersects x at and so on. We then realize that the only integer values for x are
and
. We also see that for a fraction to be the value of x, the numerator must divide 5 evenly. So, the only other values are
and
. Adding, we get
.
See Also
2014 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 20 |
Followed by Problem 22 | |
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