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Problem

Let $a_1 < a_2 < a_3$ be three positive integers in the interval $[1,14]$ satisfying $a_2-a_1\ge3$ and $a_3-a_2\ge3$. How many different choices of $(a_1,a_2,a_3)$ exist?

Solution

10 choose 3 = 120

See also

2018 UNM-PNM Contest II (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 2
Followed by
Problem 4
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