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==Problem==
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A positive integer <math>n</math> satisfies the equation <math>(n+1)!+(n+2)!=440\cdot n!</math>. What is the sum of the digits of <math>n</math>?
 
 
 
<math>\textbf{(A) } 2 \qquad \textbf{(B) } 5 \qquad \textbf{(C) } 10\qquad \textbf{(D) } 12 \qquad \textbf{(E) } 15</math>
 
 
 
==Solution==
 
Dividing both sides by <math>n!</math> gives
 
<cmath>(n+1)+(n+2)(n+1)=440 \Rightarrow n^2+4n-437=0 \Rightarrow (n-19)(n+23)=0.</cmath>
 
Since <math>n</math> is positive, <math>n=19</math>. The answer is <math>1+9=10\Rightarrow \boxed{C}.</math>
 
 
 
==See Also==
 
{{AMC12 box|year=2019|ab=B|num-b=3|num-a=5}}
 
{{MAA Notice}}
 

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