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Substituting <math>\frac{1}{2}</math> for <math>a</math> in <math>\frac{\frac{1}{a}\cdot(2+\frac{1}{2})}{a}</math> gives us <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D) }10}</math>. | Substituting <math>\frac{1}{2}</math> for <math>a</math> in <math>\frac{\frac{1}{a}\cdot(2+\frac{1}{2})}{a}</math> gives us <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D) }10}</math>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:54, 18 October 2025
Contents
Problem
What is the value of 
when 
?
Solution
Factorizing the numerator, 
then becomes 
which is equal to 
which is 
.
Solution 2
Substituting 
for 
in gives us .
Remember, 
!
Video Solution (CREATIVE THINKING)
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See Also
| 2016 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 2 | |
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| All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions | ||
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