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<cmath>-x^2+100x-2500<0</cmath> | <cmath>-x^2+100x-2500<0</cmath> | ||
<cmath>(x-50)^2>0</cmath> | <cmath>(x-50)^2>0</cmath> |
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Contents
[hide]Problem
For how many positive integers is ?
Solution
The domain of the LHS implies that Begin from the left hand side Hence, we have integers from 41 to 49 and 51 to 59. There are integers.
Video Solution
https://youtu.be/RdIIEhsbZKw?t=1088
~ pi_is_3.14
See also
2014 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 19 |
Followed by Problem 21 |
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