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Algebra Difficulty 4.9 AIME Find the answer

Let ZZ be as in problem 15. Let XX be the greatest integer such that XZ5|X Z| \leq 5. Find XX.

A number or a short expression. Spacing and $ signs are ignored.

Solution

Problems 13-15 go together. See below.

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