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The largest possible value for <math>x</math> is <math>9</math>. The smallest is <math>3</math>.
 
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Revision as of 19:38, 8 January 2009

Problem

Solution

The largest possible value for $x$ is $9$. The smallest is $3$.

$9-3=6$.

$8$ is the smallest that cannot be made (of the choices listed)

$\boxed{\text{D}}$

See Also

2000 AMC 10 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 9
Followed by
Problem 11
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