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'''Casework''' is solving [[counting]] or [[probability]] problems by considering the different cases and adding them together. Casework is often the most elegant method of solution, although extensive casework may be considered [[brute force]]. | '''Casework''' is solving [[counting]] or [[probability]] problems by considering the different cases and adding them together. Casework is often the most elegant method of solution, although extensive casework may be considered [[brute force]]. | ||
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| + | == Example Problems and Solutions == | ||
| + | === Introductory === | ||
| + | * [[2006_AMC_12A_Problems/Problem_20 2006 AMC 12A Problem 20]] | ||
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| + | === Intermediate === | ||
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/resources.php?c=182&cid=45&year=2004&p=371262 AIME 2004II/2] | * [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/resources.php?c=182&cid=45&year=2004&p=371262 AIME 2004II/2] | ||
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?p=371220#p371220 AIME 2004II/4] | * [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?p=371220#p371220 AIME 2004II/4] | ||
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/resources.php?c=182&cid=45&year=2005&p=365518 AIME 2005I/5] | * [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/resources.php?c=182&cid=45&year=2005&p=365518 AIME 2005I/5] | ||
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/resources.php?c=182&cid=45&year=2000&p=385886 AIME 2000II/3] | * [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/resources.php?c=182&cid=45&year=2000&p=385886 AIME 2000II/3] | ||
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=== See also === | === See also === | ||
Revision as of 12:00, 1 August 2006
Casework is solving counting or probability problems by considering the different cases and adding them together. Casework is often the most elegant method of solution, although extensive casework may be considered brute force.
Example Problems and Solutions
Introductory
Intermediate
