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9.1
parentheses in 2:2 -3:3 - 4: 4-5:5 (V Soros Olympiad 1998-99 Round 1 9.1)
parentheses in 2:2 -3:3 - 4: 4-5:5 (V Soros Olympiad 1998-99 Round 1 9.1)
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May 25, 2024
algebra
Problem Statement
Place parentheses in the expression
2
:
2
−
3
:
3
−
4
:
4
−
5
:
5
2:2 -3:3 - 4: 4-5:5
2
:
2
−
3
:
3
−
4
:
4
−
5
:
5
so that the result is a number greater than
39
39
39
.
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