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== Problem 14 ==
 
== Problem 14 ==
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Let <math>m</math> be the largest real solution to the equation
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<math>\frac{3}{x-3}+\frac{5}{x-5}+\frac{17}{x-17}+\frac{19}{x-19}=x^2-11x-4</math>
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There are positive integers <math>a</math>, <math>b</math>, and <math>c</math> such that <math>m=a+\sqrt{b+\sqrt{c}}</math>. Find <math>a+b+c</math>.
  
 
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== Solution ==

Revision as of 18:27, 14 March 2014

Problem 14

Let $m$ be the largest real solution to the equation

$\frac{3}{x-3}+\frac{5}{x-5}+\frac{17}{x-17}+\frac{19}{x-19}=x^2-11x-4$

There are positive integers $a$, $b$, and $c$ such that $m=a+\sqrt{b+\sqrt{c}}$. Find $a+b+c$.

Solution