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==Problem==
 
For each integer <math>n\geq3</math>, let <math>f(n)</math> be the number of <math>3</math>-element subsets of the vertices of the regular <math>n</math>-gon that are the vertices of an isosceles triangle (including equilateral triangles). Find the sum of all values of <math>n</math> such that <math>f(n+1)=f(n)+78</math>.
 
For each integer <math>n\geq3</math>, let <math>f(n)</math> be the number of <math>3</math>-element subsets of the vertices of the regular <math>n</math>-gon that are the vertices of an isosceles triangle (including equilateral triangles). Find the sum of all values of <math>n</math> such that <math>f(n+1)=f(n)+78</math>.
  
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==Solution==
 
<math>\boxed{245}</math>
 
<math>\boxed{245}</math>
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=See Also=
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Problem

For each integer $n\geq3$, let $f(n)$ be the number of $3$-element subsets of the vertices of the regular $n$-gon that are the vertices of an isosceles triangle (including equilateral triangles). Find the sum of all values of $n$ such that $f(n+1)=f(n)+78$.

Solution

$\boxed{245}$

See Also

2017 AIME II (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 12
Followed by
Problem 14
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