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Revision as of 00:38, 14 November 2024
- The following problem is from both the 2024 AMC 10B #5 and 2024 AMC 12B #5, so both problems redirect to this page.
Problem
In the following expression, Melanie changed some of the plus signs to minus signs:
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When the new expression was evaluated, it was negative. What is hte least number of plus signs that Melanie could have changed to minus signs?
Solution 1
B) 15, 35^2=1225*2=2450<2500.
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| 2024 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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| 2024 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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| All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions | |
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