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U S A Mathematical Talent Search: Later Than September 12, 1998

This document contains 5 math problems for a talent search competition. The problems include: 1) Finding the pair of positive integers (m, n) that satisfies a given condition and has the smallest value for m. 2) Determining the smallest rational number r such that a given inequality involving sums of fractions is satisfied. 3) Arranging 8 out of 9 given numbers in a 3x4 array so that the average of each row and column is the same integer, and specifying the number left out. 4) Exhibiting an arrangement of 7 distinct points in the plane such that any 3 points have 2 that are a unit distance apart. 5) Calculating the value of R1 - R

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U S A Mathematical Talent Search: Later Than September 12, 1998

This document contains 5 math problems for a talent search competition. The problems include: 1) Finding the pair of positive integers (m, n) that satisfies a given condition and has the smallest value for m. 2) Determining the smallest rational number r such that a given inequality involving sums of fractions is satisfied. 3) Arranging 8 out of 9 given numbers in a 3x4 array so that the average of each row and column is the same integer, and specifying the number left out. 4) Exhibiting an arrangement of 7 distinct points in the plane such that any 3 points have 2 that are a unit distance apart. 5) Calculating the value of R1 - R

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U S A Mathematical Talent Search PROBLEMS Round 1 - Year 10 - Academic Year 1998-99

1/1/10. Several pairs of positive integers ( m, n ) satisfy the condition 19 m + 90 + 8 n = 1998 . Of these, ( 100, 1 ) is the pair with the smallest value for n . Find the pair with the smallest value for m . r 1 1 1 r - - whenever k, m, and 2/1/10. Determine the smallest rational number - such that -- + --- + -s k m n s 1 1 1 - < 1. n are positive integers that satisfy the inequality -- + --- + -k m n 3/1/10. It is possible to arrange eight of the nine numbers 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 in the vacant squares of the 3 by 4 array shown on the right so that the arithmetic average of the numbers in each row and in each column is the same integer. Exhibit such an arrangement, and specify which one of the nine numbers must be left out when completing the array. 1 9 14 y 4/1/10. Show that it is possible to arrange seven distinct points in the plane so that among any three of these seven points, two of the points are a unit distance apart. (Your solution should include a carefully prepared sketch of the seven points, along with all segments that are of unit length.) 5/1/10. The gure on the right shows the ellipse ( y 98 ) ( x 19 ) --------------------- + --------------------- = 1998 . 19 98 Let R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , and R 4 denote those areas within the ellipse that are in the rst, second, third, and fourth quadrants, respectively. Determine the value of R 1 R 2 + R 3 R 4 ******************** Complete, well-written solutions to at least two of the problems above, accompanied by a completed Entry Form and Cover Sheet, should be sent to the following address and postmarked no later than September 12, 1998. USA Mathematical Talent Search COMAP Inc., Suite 210 57 Bedford Street Lexington, MA 02173
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