Generating functions — AMC & AIME Problems

Practice every real AMC 8, AMC 10, AMC 12, and AIME problem that uses Generating functions — a combinatorics concept — each with a professionally curated solution, many with a video solution too, from LIVE by Po-Shen Loh. Browse all concepts or the full past-contest archive.

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AMC 8

2024 AMC 8 Problem 25

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1995 AMC 12 Problem 30 2008 AMC 12A Problem 19

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