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If x=4, find the sum of all possible values of 4x.

 May 9, 2019
 #1
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Another way of writing x=4 defines x values in the interval of 4x<5

 

If we multiply this interval by 4, we have that 164x<20.

 

In order to get the sum, we have to acknowledge that our 4x is still being floored, given 4x. Therefore, only integer values within the interval can be a result of this. For example, x=4.625 satisfies that x=4. Then, 4x=44.625=18.5=18

 

The integers within [16,20) are 16, 17, 18, and 19. 16+17+18+19=70.

 

If x=4, the sum of all possible values of 4x is 70.

 May 9, 2019
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Hey, that's a good way to do it! smiley

hectictar  May 9, 2019

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