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| − | This is a system of two equations with two unknowns. Multiplying the second equation by 2 and substituting into the first equation gives <math>128=5u_4+18 \Longrightarrow u_4=22</math>, therefore <math>u_5=\frac{128-22}{2}=53 \longrightarrow \textbf{(B)}</math>. | + | This is a system of two equations with two unknowns. Multiplying the second equation by 2 and substituting into the first equation gives <math>128=5u_4+18 \Longrightarrow u_4=22</math>, therefore <math>u_5=\frac{128-22}{2}=53 \longrightarrow \textbf{\boxed{(B)}}</math>. |
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Problem
Suppose that 
is a sequence of real numbers satifying 
,
and that 
and 
. What is 
?
Solution
If we plug in 
, we get
By plugging in 
, we get
This is a system of two equations with two unknowns. Multiplying the second equation by 2 and substituting into the first equation gives 
, therefore 
.
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See also
| 2008 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 10 |
Followed by Problem 12 | |
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| All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions | ||
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