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'''Casework''' is solving [[counting]] or [[probability]] problems by considering the different cases and adding them together. While casework is sometimes the most elegant method of solution, it may be considered [[brute force]] when a more elegant solution exists. | '''Casework''' is solving [[counting]] or [[probability]] problems by considering the different cases and adding them together. While casework is sometimes the most elegant method of solution, it may be considered [[brute force]] when a more elegant solution exists. | ||
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| + | ==Video Introduction== | ||
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| + | This is a great video for learning the basics of casework, complementary counting, and overcounting: | ||
| + | https://youtu.be/Zhsb5lv6jCI | ||
== Example Problems and Solutions == | == Example Problems and Solutions == | ||
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* [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 01:26, 22 June 2020
Casework is solving counting or probability problems by considering the different cases and adding them together. While casework is sometimes the most elegant method of solution, it may be considered brute force when a more elegant solution exists.
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Video Introduction
This is a great video for learning the basics of casework, complementary counting, and overcounting: https://youtu.be/Zhsb5lv6jCI
