Distinct Pairwise Sums
Problem
For a set of positive reals (), define
If has exactly elements, we say has property .
1. Determine whether and have property . 2. Suppose (with and ) has property , and the elements of can be arranged into an arithmetic sequence. Find and . 3. Suppose has property and the elements of can be arranged into an arithmetic sequence. Is there a maximum possible number of elements of ? If so, find it; if not, explain why.
Answer
Solution
| Difficulty | 7/10 |
|---|---|
| Topics | combinatorics, Arithmetic Progression, Set Theory, Casework, Symmetry |
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