2021 AMC 12B Spring Problem 1

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Concepts:absolute valueestimation

Difficulty rating: 870

1.

How many integer values of xx satisfy x<3π?|x| \lt 3\pi?

99

1010

1818

1919

2020

Solution:

Since 3π9.42,3\pi \approx 9.42, the inequality x<3π|x| \lt 3\pi means 9.42<x<9.42.-9.42 \lt x \lt 9.42.

The integers in this range run from 9-9 to 9,9, giving 1919 values.

Thus, the correct answer is D.

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