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− | First of all, note that <math>J</math> must be <math>1</math>, <math>5</math>, or <math>9</math> to preserve symmetry. | + | First of all, note that <math>J</math> must be <math>1</math>, <math>5</math>, or <math>9</math> to preserve symmetry, since the sum of 1 to 9 is 45, and we need the remaining 8 to be divisible by 4 (otherwise we will have uneven sums). We also notice that <math>A+E = B+F = C+G = D+H</math>. |
Assume that <math>J = 1</math>. Thus the pairs of vertices must be <math>9</math> and <math>2</math>, <math>8</math> and <math>3</math>, <math>7</math> and <math>4</math>, and <math>6</math> and <math>5</math>. There are <math>4! = 24</math> ways to assign these to the vertices. Furthermore, there are <math>2^{4} = 16</math> ways to switch them (i.e. do <math>2</math> <math>9</math> instead of <math>9</math> <math>2</math>). | Assume that <math>J = 1</math>. Thus the pairs of vertices must be <math>9</math> and <math>2</math>, <math>8</math> and <math>3</math>, <math>7</math> and <math>4</math>, and <math>6</math> and <math>5</math>. There are <math>4! = 24</math> ways to assign these to the vertices. Furthermore, there are <math>2^{4} = 16</math> ways to switch them (i.e. do <math>2</math> <math>9</math> instead of <math>9</math> <math>2</math>). |
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Problem
The regular octagon has its center at . Each of the vertices and the center are to be associated with one of the digits through , with each digit used once, in such a way that the sums of the numbers on the lines , , , and are all equal. In how many ways can this be done?
Solution 1
First of all, note that must be , , or to preserve symmetry, since the sum of 1 to 9 is 45, and we need the remaining 8 to be divisible by 4 (otherwise we will have uneven sums). We also notice that .
Assume that . Thus the pairs of vertices must be and , and , and , and and . There are ways to assign these to the vertices. Furthermore, there are ways to switch them (i.e. do instead of ).
Thus, there are ways for each possible J value. There are possible J values that still preserve symmetry:
Solution 2
As in solution 1, must be , , or giving us 3 choices. Additionally . This means once we choose there are remaining choices. Going clockwise from we count, possibilities for . Choosing also determines which leaves choices for , once is chosen it also determines leaving choices for . Once is chosen it determines leaving choices for . Choosing determines , exhausting the numbers. To get the answer we multiply .
See also
2013 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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