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algebra senior

Problem

The equation , where and are integers, is shown below. What is ?

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Solution
We solve for , , and using the features of the graph.

We see that the graph passes through the point , which gives us the equation Therefore, .

We see that the graph passes through the point , which gives us the equation Therefore, .

Finally, we see that the graph passes through the point , which gives us the equation Solving for , we find .

Hence, .
Final answer
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