challenging math problem?

slkfj · #1 (**permalink**) 04-04-2008, 12:26 PM

let a,b,c,d,e be distinct integers such that,
(6-a)(6-b)(6-c)(6-d)(6-e)=45

whats is a+b+c+d+e?

how would you start this problem or any ideas?

Julie · #2 (**permalink**) 04-04-2008, 12:27 PM

that would take a lot of patience ahah. oh dear
id help but thats a bit to hard sorry!

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