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Let <math>x</math> be the least real number greater than <math>1</math> such that <math>\sin(x)= \sin(x^2)</math>, where the arguments are in degrees. What is <math>x</math> rounded up to the closest integer? | Let <math>x</math> be the least real number greater than <math>1</math> such that <math>\sin(x)= \sin(x^2)</math>, where the arguments are in degrees. What is <math>x</math> rounded up to the closest integer? | ||
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Problem
Let be the least real number greater than
such that
, where the arguments are in degrees. What is
rounded up to the closest integer?
Solution 1
The smallest to make
would require
, but since
needs to be greater than
, these solutions are not valid.
The next smallest would require
, or
.
After a bit of guessing and checking, we find that , and
, so the solution lies between
and
, making our answer
Note: One can also solve the quadratic and estimate the radical.
~kingofpineapplz
Solution 2
For choice A, we have
For choice B, we have
For choice C, we have
For choice D, we have
For choice E, we have
Therefore, the answer is .
~Steven Chen (www.professorchenedu.com)
See Also
2021 Fall AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 18 |
Followed by Problem 20 |
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