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Revision as of 14:54, 11 February 2021
Problem
Which of the following is equivalent to
![\[(2+3)(2^2+3^2)(2^4+3^4)(2^8+3^8)(2^{16}+3^{16})(2^{32}+3^{32})(2^{64}+3^{64})?\]](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/6/5/a/65a7155ec29794e20977d4bf1eef21987af9bbee.png)
Solution 1
All you need to do is multiply the entire equation by 
. Then all the terms will easily simplify by difference of squares and you will get 
or 
as your final answer. Notice you don't need to worry about 
because that's equal to 
.
-Lemonie
See also
| 2021 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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