Difference between revisions of "1988 AIME Problems/Problem 2"

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We see that $f(11)=4$ $f(4)=16$ $f(16)=49$ $f(49)=169$ $f(169)=256$ $f(256)=169$ Note that this revolves between the two numbers. $f_{1984}(169)=169$

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 == Solution ==
+We see that <math>f(11)=4</math>
+<math>f(4)=16</math>
+<math>f(16)=49</math>
+<math>f(49)=169</math>
+<math>f(169)=256</math>
+<math>f(256)=169</math>
+Note that this revolves between the two numbers.
+<math>f_{1984}(169)=169</math>
 == See also ==

1988 AIME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources)
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