2019 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 3
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Problem 3
Which of the following is the correct order of the fractions and
from least to greatest?
Solution 1 (Bashing)
We take a common denominator:
Since it follows that the answer is
.
-xMidnightFirex
~ dolphin7 - I took your idea and made it an explanation.
- Clearness by doulai1
Solution 2
When and
,
. Hence, the answer is
.
~ ryjs
This is also similar to Problem 20 on the 2012 AMC 8.
Solution 3 (probably won't use this solution)
We use our insane mental calculator to find out that ,
, and
. Thus, our answer is
.
~~ by an insane math guy. ~~ random text that is here to distract you.
Solution 4
Suppose each fraction is expressed with denominator :
. Clearly
so the answer is
.
- Note: Duplicate of Solution 1
Solution 5 -SweetMango77
We notice that each of these fraction's numerator denominator
. If we take each of the fractions, and subtract
from each, we get
,
, and
. These are easy to order because the numerators are the same, we get
. Because it is a subtraction by a constant, in order to order them, we keep the inequality signs to get
.
Solution 6
Adding on to Solution 5, we can turn each of the fractions ,
, and
into
,
, and
, respectively. We now subtract
from each to get
,
, and
. Since their numerators are all 4, this is easy because we know that
and therefore
. Reverting them back to their original fractions, we can now see that the answer is
.
~by ChipmunkT
Video Solution
The Learning Royal: https://youtu.be/IiFFDDITE6Q
Video Solution 2
Solution detailing how to solve the problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q27qEcr7TbQ&list=PLbhMrFqoXXwmwbk2CWeYOYPRbGtmdPUhL&index=4
Video Solution 3
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Video Solution (CREATIVE THINKING!!!)
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See also
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The butterfly method is a method when you multiply the denominator of the second fraction and multiply it by the numerator from the first fraction.