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Let <math>x</math> be a real number such that <math>\sin^{10}x+\cos^{10} x = \tfrac{11}{36}</math>. Then <math>\sin^{12}x+\cos^{12} x = \tfrac{m}{n}</math> where <math>m</math> and <math>n</math> are relatively prime positive integers. Find <math>m+n</math>.
  
 
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==Solution==

Revision as of 20:33, 14 March 2019

The 2019 AIME I takes place on March 13, 2019.

Problem 8

Let $x$ be a real number such that $\sin^{10}x+\cos^{10} x = \tfrac{11}{36}$. Then $\sin^{12}x+\cos^{12} x = \tfrac{m}{n}$ where $m$ and $n$ are relatively prime positive integers. Find $m+n$.

Solution

NOT ALLOWED!

Solution 2

Can't do that!

See Also

2019 AIME I (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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