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==Problem 10==
 
==Problem 10==
  
A strictly increasing sequence of positive integers <math>a_1</math>, <math>a_2</math>, <math>a_3</math>, <math>\cdots</math> has the property that for every positive integer <math>k</math>, the subsequence <math>a_{2k-1}</math>, <math>a_{2k}</math>, <math>a_{2k+1}</math> is geometric and the subsequence <math>a_{2k}</math>, <math>a_{2k+1}</math>, <math>a_{2k+2}</math> is arithmetic. Suppose that <math>a_13 = 2016</math>. Find <math>a_1</math>.
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A strictly increasing sequence of positive integers <math>a_1</math>, <math>a_2</math>, <math>a_3</math>, <math>\cdots</math> has the property that for every positive integer <math>k</math>, the subsequence <math>a_{2k-1}</math>, <math>a_{2k}</math>, <math>a_{2k+1}</math> is geometric and the subsequence <math>a_{2k}</math>, <math>a_{2k+1}</math>, <math>a_{2k+2}</math> is arithmetic. Suppose that <math>a_{13} = 2016</math>. Find <math>a_1</math>.
  
 
[[2016 AIME I Problems/Problem 10 | Solution]]
 
[[2016 AIME I Problems/Problem 10 | Solution]]

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2016 AIME I (Answer Key)
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Instructions

  1. This is a 15-question, 3-hour examination. All answers are integers ranging from $000$ to $999$, inclusive. Your score will be the number of correct answers; i.e., there is neither partial credit nor a penalty for wrong answers.
  2. No aids other than scratch paper, graph paper, ruler, compass, and protractor are permitted. In particular, calculators and computers are not permitted.
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Problem 1

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Problem 2

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Problem 3

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Problem 4

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Problem 5

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Problem 6

In $\triangle ABC$ let $I$ be the center of the inscribed circle, and let the bisector of $\angle ACB$ intersect $\overline{AB}$ at $L$. The line through $C$ and $L$ intersects the circumscribed circle of $\triangle ABC$ at the two points $C$ and $D$. If $LI=2$ and $LD=3$, then $IC= \frac{p}{q}$, where $p$ and $q$ are relatively prime positive integers. Find $p+q$.

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Problem 7

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Problem 8

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Problem 9

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Problem 10

A strictly increasing sequence of positive integers $a_1$, $a_2$, $a_3$, $\cdots$ has the property that for every positive integer $k$, the subsequence $a_{2k-1}$, $a_{2k}$, $a_{2k+1}$ is geometric and the subsequence $a_{2k}$, $a_{2k+1}$, $a_{2k+2}$ is arithmetic. Suppose that $a_{13} = 2016$. Find $a_1$.

Solution

Problem 11

Let $P(x)$ be a nonzero polynomial such that $(x-1)P(x+1)=(x+2)P(x)$ for every real $x$, and $\left(P(2)\right)^2 = P(3)$. Then $P(\tfrac72)=\tfrac{m}{n}$, where $m$ and $n$ are relatively prime positive integers. Find $m + n$.

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Problem 12

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Problem 13

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Problem 14

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Problem 15

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