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− | ( | + | (1) <math> (x_1,x_2,x_3) </math> = (-1,1,6) , b = -1, a=-6 valid |
− | ( | + | (2) <math> (x_1,x_2,x_3) </math> = ( 1,2,-3) , b = -7, a=0 valid |
− | ( | + | (3) <math> (x_1,x_2,x_3) </math> = (1,-2,3) , b = -7, a=2 valid |
− | ( | + | (4) <math> (x_1,x_2,x_3) </math> = (-1,2,3) , b = 1, a=4 valid |
− | ( | + | (5) <math> (x_1,x_2,x_3) </math> = (-1,-2,-3) , b = 11 invalid |
the total event space is 21 (choice of select a) <math>\cdot</math> (21- 1) (choice of selecting b given no-replacement) | the total event space is 21 (choice of select a) <math>\cdot</math> (21- 1) (choice of selecting b given no-replacement) |
Revision as of 13:40, 15 November 2024
Problem 17
Integers and are randomly chosen without replacement from the set of integers with absolute value not exceeding . What is the probability that the polynomial has distinct integer roots?
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Solution 1
-10 a, b 10 , each of a,b has 21 choices
Applying Vieta,
Case:
(1) = (-1,1,6) , b = -1, a=-6 valid
(2) = ( 1,2,-3) , b = -7, a=0 valid
(3) = (1,-2,3) , b = -7, a=2 valid
(4) = (-1,2,3) , b = 1, a=4 valid
(5) = (-1,-2,-3) , b = 11 invalid
the total event space is 21 (choice of select a) (21- 1) (choice of selecting b given no-replacement)
hence, probability = =
See also
2024 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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