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==Problem== | ==Problem== | ||
| − | + | Suppose that <math>(u_n)</math> is a [[sequence]] of real numbers satifying <math>u_{n+2}=2u_{n+1}+u_n</math>, | |
and that <math>u_3=9</math> and <math>u_6=128</math>. What is <math>u_5</math>? | and that <math>u_3=9</math> and <math>u_6=128</math>. What is <math>u_5</math>? | ||
| − | (A) 40 (B) 53 (C) 68 (D) 88 (E) 104 | + | <math>\mathrm{(A)}\ 40\qquad\mathrm{(B)}\ 53\qquad\mathrm{(C)}\ 68\qquad\mathrm{(D)}\ 88\qquad\mathrm{(E)}\ 104</math> |
==Solution== | ==Solution== | ||
| − | + | Plugging in <math>n=4</math>, we get | |
| − | <math> | + | <center><math>128=2u_5+u_4.</math></center> |
| − | <math> | + | Plugging in <math>n=3</math>, we get |
| − | + | <center><math>u_5=2u_4+9.</math></center> | |
| − | + | This is simply a system of two equations with two unknowns. Substituting gives <math>128=5u_4+18 \Longrightarrow u_4=22</math>, and <math>u_5=\frac{128-22}{2}=53 \Longrightarrow \textbf{(B)}</math>. | |
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | {{AMC10 box|year=2008|ab=B|num-b= | + | {{AMC10 box|year=2008|ab=B|num-b=10|num-a=12}} |
| − | + | [[Category:Introductory Algebra Problems]] | |
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Revision as of 14:28, 11 August 2008
Problem
Suppose that 
is a sequence of real numbers satifying 
,
and that 
and 
. What is 
?
Solution
Plugging in 
, we get
Plugging in 
, we get
This is simply a system of two equations with two unknowns. Substituting gives 
, and 
.
See also
| 2008 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 10 |
Followed by Problem 12 | |
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| All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions | ||
