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| − | If we graph <math>4g(f(x))</math>, we see it forms a sawtooth graph that oscillates between <math>0</math> and <math>1</math> (for values of <math>x</math> between <math>-1</math> and <math>1</math>, which is true because the arguments are between <math>-1</math> and <math>1</math>). Thus by precariously drawing the graph of the two functions in the square bounded by <math>(0,0)</math>, <math>(0,1)</math>, <math>(1,1)</math>, and <math>(1,0)</math>, and hand-counting each of the intersections, we get <math>\boxed{ | + | If we graph <math>4g(f(x))</math>, we see it forms a sawtooth graph that oscillates between <math>0</math> and <math>1</math> (for values of <math>x</math> between <math>-1</math> and <math>1</math>, which is true because the arguments are between <math>-1</math> and <math>1</math>). Thus by precariously drawing the graph of the two functions in the square bounded by <math>(0,0)</math>, <math>(0,1)</math>, <math>(1,1)</math>, and <math>(1,0)</math>, and hand-counting each of the intersections, we get <math>\boxed{385}</math> |
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| − | While this solution might seem unreliable (it probably is), the only parts where counting the intersection might be tricky is near <math>(1,1)</math>. Make sure to count them as two points and not one, or you'll get <math> | + | While this solution might seem unreliable (it probably is), the only parts where counting the intersection might be tricky is near <math>(1,1)</math>. Make sure to count them as two points and not one, or you'll get <math>384</math>. |
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== Note == | == Note == | ||
The answer should be 385 since there are 16 intersections in each of 24 smaller boxes of dimensions 1/6 x 1/4 and then another one at the corner (1,1). | The answer should be 385 since there are 16 intersections in each of 24 smaller boxes of dimensions 1/6 x 1/4 and then another one at the corner (1,1). | ||
Revision as of 18:08, 3 February 2024
Contents
Problem
Define 
and 
. Find the number of intersections of the graphs of ![\[y=4 g(f(\sin (2 \pi x))) \quad\text{ and }\quad x=4 g(f(\cos (3 \pi y))).\]](http://latex.artofproblemsolving.com/c/c/9/cc93c9c286edc107f0d7c62bd2c31b959accc4fa.png)
Graph
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Solution 1
If we graph 
, we see it forms a sawtooth graph that oscillates between 
and 
(for values of 
between 
and , which is true because the arguments are between and ). Thus by precariously drawing the graph of the two functions in the square bounded by 
, 
, 
, and 
, and hand-counting each of the intersections, we get 
Note
While this solution might seem unreliable (it probably is), the only parts where counting the intersection might be tricky is near . Make sure to count them as two points and not one, or you'll get 
.
Note
The answer should be 385 since there are 16 intersections in each of 24 smaller boxes of dimensions 1/6 x 1/4 and then another one at the corner (1,1).
See also
| 2024 AIME I (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 11 |
Followed by Problem 13 | |
| 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 | ||
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