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− | Plugging in every choice, we see that choice <math>\textbf{(D)}</math> works. We have <math>y=x+1, z=x</math>, so | + | Plugging in every choice, we see that choice <math>\textbf{(D)}</math> works. |
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<cmath>x(x-y)+y(y-z)+z(z-x)=x(x-(x+1))+(x+1)((x+1)-x)+x(x-x)=x(-1)+(x+1)(1)=1.</cmath> | <cmath>x(x-y)+y(y-z)+z(z-x)=x(x-(x+1))+(x+1)((x+1)-x)+x(x-x)=x(-1)+(x+1)(1)=1.</cmath> | ||
Our answer is <math>\textbf{(D)}</math>. | Our answer is <math>\textbf{(D)}</math>. |
Revision as of 12:43, 23 November 2021
Problem 12
Which of the following conditions is sufficient to guarantee that integers ,
, and
satisfy the equation
and
and
and
and
Solution 1
Plugging in every choice, we see that choice works.
We have , so
Our answer is
.
~kingofpineapplz
See Also
2021 Fall AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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