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We have <math>H=8-7=1</math> and <math>T=8-2+5=11</math>. Clearly <math>1-11=-10</math> | We have <math>H=8-7=1</math> and <math>T=8-2+5=11</math>. Clearly <math>1-11=-10</math> | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{AMC8 box|year=2014|before=First Problem|num-a=2}} | {{AMC8 box|year=2014|before=First Problem|num-a=2}} | ||
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Revision as of 20:55, 10 November 2019
Problem
Harry and Terry are each told to calculate 
. Harry gets the correct answer. Terry ignores the parentheses and calculates 
. If Harry’s answer is 
and Terry’s answer is 
, what is 
?
Solution
We have 
and 
. Clearly 
, so our answer is 
.
See Also
| 2014 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by First Problem |
Followed by Problem 2 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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